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Crop Insurance

Spring Freeze – Next Steps for Insured Policy Holders

Kelsey Linder

A short stretch of warm days in April may prompt and early start to the growing season for orchards and vineyards across the Northeast. Unfortunately, there is still a chance of low temperatures and frost which may lead to crop damage and potential loss. Producers with crop insurance need to know their next steps if damage is discovered.

April 28, 2026

Grapes frost damage. Frost Grape by slight frost winter injury.

Latest Tax Talk

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Tax Talks
Research & Development Tax Credits for Farms: A Case Study

Northeast farms innovate every day—and some of that experimentation may qualify for the federal Research & Development tax credit. Using a recent U.S. Tax Court case, we shed some light on how the credit works, what expenses may count, and why strong, documentation can make or break a claim.

April 22, 2026

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Tag: nursery 
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Ag Economy
2026 Green Industry Outlook: Cautious Optimism in a Shifting Economy

While the broader economy is shifting sideways, opportunities remain strong for green industry producers who stay nimble, informed and ready to adapt. In a recent Farm Credit East webinar, Texas A&M’s Dr. Charlie Hall covered what’s ahead for the green industry in 2026. From fluctuating housing markets to rising input costs and evolving consumer behavior, this year is shaping up to be one of cautious optimism for the greenhouse, nursery and landscaping sectors.

March 03, 2026

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Business Tips and Tools
Resiliency in the Green Industry: How to be Adaptable in 2025

Factors impacting the Green Industry such as the housing market, tariffs and supply chain disruptions are constantly changing. The key to staying resilient is to be adaptable. Farm Credit East recently hosted a webinar with Texas A&M’s Charlie Hall, providing a review on the fiscal and monetary policies on this horizon that will impact the green industry and how to be resilient in 2025. Following are the key takeaways from this webinar. 

 

March 11, 2025

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Ag Economy
2024 Forecast for the Northeast Green Industry

Farm Credit East recently hosted a webinar with Dr. Charlie Hall, of Texas A&M University, to review green industry (including nursery, greenhouse and sod industries) operational and financial performance in 2023 and provide a 2024 outlook. Read on for the key takeaways from this webinar. 

April 16, 2024

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Ag Economy
2024 Green Industry Outlook

Dr. Charlie Hall of Texas A&M University gives a Green Industry update and economic outlook for 2024, including a look back at 2022, landscape sector resilience, the varied profit levels seen across the industry in 2023 and look to the implication of new technology and innovation.

 

March 13, 2024

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