After nearly three years of short-term extensions, Congress is once again debating and drafting comprehensive farm legislation. In May, the House passed the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (H.R. 7567), while in late June Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman (AR) released the Agricultural Act of 2026, a “discussion draft” providing the Senate a starting point for negotiation with other committee members.
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Following three-months of delays, the New York State legislature has passed the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 (FY 26-27) budget. The final budget, signed into law by Gov. Kathy Hocul, includes many provisions relevant to our farm and agribusiness customers. The following are a few highlights of the recently passed legislation.
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Employee Spotlight: A Day in the Life of an Internal Audit Director
From strategic conversations with leadership to navigating an evolving risk environment, no two days look the same for Farm Credit East Internal Audit Director and young professional, Daquan Holmes. Read on to understand a typical week for an internal audit director, the value in collaboration, and how his work helps support a safe and sound organization for the long term.
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A Day in the Life of an Appraiser: Spotlight on Young Professional Member Emily Ooms
Farm Credit East is committed to the next generation of agriculture. As part of that commitment, we’re also committed to growing and developing our team alongside the unique needs of the industries we serve. To develop that next generation of leaders, Farm Credit East offers a Young Professionals (YP) program.
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Delivering Value through Culture
Discover how Farm Credit East is optimizing its culture to return more value to customers and rural communities. As the cooperative heads into 2026, see how these cultural fundamentals are shaping a brighter future for both customers and the Northeast’s agricultural community.
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During this holiday season, we reflect on the many ways our employee team gives back to the communities where our customers — and our team — live and work. Throughout the past year, the Farm Credit East team came together in meaningful ways to lend a helping hand, share resources and make a difference in Northeast rural communities.
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