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U.S.-China "Phase One" Trade Update
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2020 Dairy Economic Outlook
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2019 Milk Marketing Update
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Northeast H-2A Participation and Wages Increase
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Business Basics for Beginning Farmers
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2019 Milk Marketing Update

In this report, Farm Credit East is pleased to present viewpoints from two leading experts in the field of milk marketing: Dr. Mark Stephenson, Director of Dairy Policy Analysis at the University of Wisconsin, and Lucas Fuess, Director of Dairy Market Intelligence at HighGround Dairy.

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2020 Dairy Economic Outlook

Dr. Mark Stephenson, Director of Dairy Policy Analysis at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, presented his annual economic outlook for the dairy industry on January 15, 2020. Farm Credit East's Tristan Peterson, Northeast Marketing Agent, also joined to highlight the Dairy Revenue Protection program.

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U.S.-China "Phase One" Trade Update

A Chinese trade delegation is planning a visit to Washington D.C. in January to sign the U.S.-China “Phase One” trade deal. Assessments of the actual impact of the Phase One deal differ, but even if the deal fails to resolve some major issues between the two nations, it does mark a significant de-escalation of the trade war.

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Latest From Today's Harvest Blog

  • Fundamentals beginning farmers need to run a successful business

    For a beginning entrepreneur, cultivating financial skills is essential to the health and success of your business. Whether you need help organizing your finances into manageable tasks or advice on how to approach a lender, Chris Laughton covers a range of financial topics of interest to beginning farmers.

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  • The Value of Technology in Your Business

    Attracting talented staff, improving efficiency and keeping customers happy are a handful of things your business and Farm Credit East have in common. One more thing we have in common – technology’s importance in each of these areas.

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  • Tax Compliance Requirements Increasing

    Benjamin Franklin once said that the only certainties in life are death and taxes. According to Dario Arezzo, he should have added a third – tax compliance requirements! As the IRS prepares for the 2019 tax season, Dario discusses draft 2019 K-1s for a partnership.

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  • Thank You from Bill Lipinski

    As CEO Bill Lipinski steps down on Dec. 31, 2019, his final column reflects his appreciation for employees, customers and friends that helped him along the way.

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  • Business Planning – it’s not what you think, or at least it doesn’t have to be!

    Writing a business plan is more about the process than the paperwork. Farm Credit East business consultant Ethan Robertson walks readers through the exercise of developing a one-page business plan.

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  • Farm Credit East Hosts Upcoming Webinars

    Each winter, Farm Credit East hosts a webinar series on current topics relevant to Northeast farming, fishing and forestry. These webinars are not just for the cooperative’s members, but free to all attendees. Read a preview of a few of our upcoming webinars.

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  • Be proactive in your tax planning approach

    A proactive tax planning strategy isn’t about simply avoiding taxes. Rather, it focuses on paying the right amount of tax that maximizes tax benefits and minimizes tax over the long term. Farm Credit East financial services leader Doug Myers discusses what’s in his tax planning toolbox.

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  • Giving Thanks for Northeast Agricultural Producers

    Northeast producers farm more than 12 million acres and are responsible for producing almost every part of the traditional Thanksgiving meal. As we come together this Thanksgiving and celebrate with the bounty of food on our tables, be sure to also celebrate the farmers and producers who make such a feast possible year after year.

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  • A Recap of Farm Credit East’s 2019 Customer Appreciation Meetings

    Farm Credit East’s Customer Appreciation Meetings provided an opportunity for CEO Lipinski to reflect on his tenure, a chance for members to hear from their Board of Directors and introduced attendees to incoming CEO Mike Reynolds. Read some of the highlights from this year’s meeting.

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  • Innovating a traditional vegetable to capitalize on consumer trends

    LaJoie Growers, LLC, started growing beets in 2006 and were impressed with how the vegetable thrived in Maine’s cool climate. One test kitchen and many trials later, this family has turned the ordinary vegetable into a unique value-added product.

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  • What Are You Thankful For?

    As Thanksgiving approaches, we checked in to find out what some of our employees are thankful for. From gratitude for our hardworking customers to appreciation of their fellow teammates and Farm Credit East culture, read what they had to say. 

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  • Thankful for Our Veterans

    This Veterans Day, Farm Credit East thanks, honors and remembers all Americans who have answered the call to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces here at home and abroad. We pay special tribute to those who have served in all branches of the military, and those who have been injured while protecting our country.

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  • Tapping trees for more than just syrup

    Sap from a maple tree is about 98% water and 2% sugar – so what happens to all the water after making maple syrup? Sprague’s Maple Farms of Portville, NY, partnered with a conservationally-minded entrepreneur to turn this byproduct into a value-added product.

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  • Planning for the Tax Consequences of Every Business Decision

    When it comes time to file an annual tax return, too often ag producers face an unexpected tax bill that could have been alleviated — or at least anticipated — had appropriate planning taken place. Nick discusses why tax planning and it's timeliness are important in any business decision.

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  • Why I Came Back

    Max Glebocki's Farm Credit East career began a lot like the typical Farm Credit employee experience. A summer internship came first, followed by the association's Career Development Program, which led into a full-time position. But, as life continues, changes are inevitable, and he found his Farm Credit career headed for a short break. Max discusses his journey and the culture and relationships that led him back.

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  • Adding some spice to the Pioneer Valley

    Kitchen Garden Farm is a 50-acre certified organic vegetable farm that started out with CSA shares for passionate cooks. Today, the farm grows hundreds of varieties of vegetables. However, it's most known for its variety of more than 100 kinds of hot peppers and the unique value-added products the farm produces from those spicy delicacies.

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