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Grant Writing Success for New York Dairy Farmers

Dario Arezzo

As the region celebrates Dairy Month this June, the New York agricultural community has even more reason to cheer: Governor Kathy Hochul recently announced that $21.6 million has been awarded to 103 farms through the Dairy Modernization Grant Program.

June 30, 2025

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Latest Tax Talk

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Tax Talks
State Spotlight: Maine Dirigo Business Incentives

In today's Tax Talks, learn more about the Maine Dirigo Business Incentives program. The program offers significant tax savings for certain qualified businesses in the state of Maine.

May 29, 2025

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Business Tips and Tools
Celebrating Northeast Agriculture

This year’s National Ag Day is Tuesday, March 18. And this year, we celebrate the important role Northeast agriculture, commercial fishing and forest products plays in our everyday lives. 

March 18, 2025

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Ag Economy
Navigating the 2025 Potato Market: What’s in store for the year ahead?

With reduced U.S. production, lower prices and trade implications, the potato industry might face several challenges in the year ahead. Farm Credit East recently hosted a webinar providing a review of 2024 potato production and industry insights for 2025. Following are the key takeaways from this webinar. 

March 04, 2025

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Ag Economy
Celebrating National Dairy Month

It’s National Dairy Month, and we couldn’t let the month of June pass by without recognizing the region’s largest agricultural sector — the dairy industry. Dairy and related processing constitute the top agricultural sector in the region, with more than $18.7 billion in direct sales, $34.6 billion in total economic impact and more than 120,000 jobs supported.

June 26, 2023

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