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Crop Insurance

Fresh Market Pepper Coverage Expands in the Northeast: What It Means for Producers

Patrick Jennings

The USDA Risk Management Agency has expanded fresh market pepper crop insurance coverage to additional counties in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Jersey, offering producers enhanced risk management tools aligned with production cycles and market conditions.

August 12, 2026

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Latest Tax Talk

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Tax Talks
Trump Accounts: A New Savings Option for Children

Trump Accounts officially kicked off July 4, 2026, offering a new way to save for a child’s future. A Trump Account is a traditional IRA with specific rules that enable families to start saving and investing for a child early with greater flexibility than a standard retirement account. Any child under age 18 with a Social Security number is eligible for a Trump Account. 

July 28, 2026

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Crop Insurance
Building Resilient Dairy Businesses: Key Takeaways from Crop Growers Dairy Producer Meeting

Last week, Crop Growers and Farm Credit East welcomed dairy and livestock producers to Syracuse, New York, for an evening focused on market outlooks, industry trends and strategies to help build resilient farm businesses in today’s evolving environment.

May 14, 2026

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Crop Insurance
Beyond Dairy Revenue Protection: A Smarter Approach to Managing Dairy Risk

The dairy industry continues to face a highly volatile environment. Milk prices, feed costs, global demand shifts and weather variability all contribute to uncertainty in farm revenue. While risk is unavoidable, how producers manage that risk can have a meaningful impact on long‑term profitability and financial stability.

April 14, 2026

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Crop Insurance
Ensuring Stability in the Year Ahead: Protecting Farm Revenue in Uncertain Markets

As we enter 2026, now is an ideal time for producers to reflect on the past year’s challenges and achievements as you plan for the year ahead. With continued volatility across dairy and livestock markets, thoughtful planning will be critical to navigating uncertainty and protecting farm revenue.

December 30, 2025

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