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Ag Economy

2026 Forest Products Outlook: Key Takeaways for a Shifting Industry

Farm Credit East Knowledge Exchange

From national economic trends to housing demand, lumber supply and global trade shifts, many economic forces are shaping the U.S. forest products industry. In a recent Farm Credit East webinar, Paul Jannke, of Forest Economic Advisors, provided an economic forecast pointing to a year of stability, modest growth and continued adjustment across the forest products sector. The following are the key insights from the webinar. 

April 7, 2026

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Latest Tax Talk

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Tax Talks
Revisiting the NYS Farm Employer Overtime Credit for 2026

In this update, we share key 2026 changes to New York’s Farm Employer Overtime Credit, including expanded eligible overtime hours, shifting thresholds, and new certification requirements for all farm employers. We also highlight reminders on payroll adjustments and advance payment options to help farmers stay compliant and prepared for the season ahead.

March 31, 2026

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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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Knowledge Exchange Partner
2025 Potato Industry Outlook

The potato industry is facing a dynamic year ahead, with significant changes in production and market trends. The 2024 North American potato crop has seen a slight decrease in production, while European production has increased, impacting the global market dynamics. Read on for an in-depth analysis of the current state of the potato industry, including crop overviews, sector updates and 2025 market outlooks. 

February 12, 2025

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Crop Insurance
3 Special Crop Insurance Options for Northeast Potato Growers

2023 was a wet growing season in the Northeast. As a result, the more than 240 Northeast potato producers growing 63,000 acres of potatoes endured a tough growing season loss. Many Northeast potato farmers use crop insurance to help manage this risk. Below are three endorsements that tailor the USDA RMA potato crop insurance policy for potato operations.

January 30, 2024

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