The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced a significant opportunity for landowners to review and potentially increase their base acres under the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs. For many operations, this represents the first opportunity in more than two decades to align farm program base acres with more recent planting history.
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Highlights from the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 NYS Budget
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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Key Financial Metrics Every Winery Should Track
Running a modern winery takes far more than producing exceptional wine. Financial discipline is essential for long term success. Today’s most resilient wineries use data-driven strategies to strengthen margins, sustain growth and remain competitive. Understanding key performance indicators (KPIs) can help wineries make smarter decisions and protect profitability.
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Opportunities for Northeast Wine and Grape Producers to Drive Growth in 2026
Farm Credit East recently hosted a webinar with Andrew Adams of WineBusiness Analytics, providing insights for the wine and grape industry in 2026. While overall U.S. wine market growth is stagnant, Northeast winery growth remains steady creating opportunities for the region’s producers. Following are the key takeaways from this webinar.
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