Congress has not passed a traditional five-year farm bill since 2018. America’s farmers, fishers and foresters have continued to be helped by short-term extensions and other ad-hoc support. While the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) updated and authorized certain components of the farm bill, there are still significant programs that require action.
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Update: Diesel Fuel Tax Provisions
Earlier this month, Executive Order, Emergency Tax Relief on Diesel Fuel, was signed by the President with the purpose of deferring certain diesel fuel tax payment obligations and to provide penalty relief. As a result, the IRS acted and indicated it will not impose a penalty when dyed diesel fuel is sold for use or used on highways nationwide.
October 22, 2026
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The Next Generation of Farm Leadership Starts Here
Leadership. It’s a subject countless books, articles, podcasts and TikToks address every day. We seem to spend a lot of time talking about leadership, which might just mean that it is important. The importance of having strong and effective leadership skills in an agricultural business is why we start with the subject in the GenerationNext Seminar Series.
September 02, 2026
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A Summer of Learning and Growth: The Farm Credit East Internship Experience
Over the past 10 weeks, 16 interns across seven Farm Credit East offices gained hands-on experience through projects, farm tours, employee shadowing and professional development opportunities.
July 21, 2026
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Top Three Reasons to Take GenerationNext: An Instructor’s Perspective
GenerationNext is a seminar series designed to help emerging agricultural professionals — particularly those in farming, fishing or forest product businesses — develop essential management and business skills. I’ve taught several sessions over the course of my Farm Credit East career, and here’s the value I believe participants gain from GenerationNext.
September 23, 2025
Farm Credit
From Classroom to Workplace: The Farm Credit East Internship Experience
This summer Farm Credit East hosted 16 bright students for our summer internship program in six marketplaces across the association. The interns worked on a variety of projects as well as spend time out on the farm touring and job shadowing. Immersing themselves in many aspects of Northeast agriculture.
July 23, 2025
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