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2019 Milk Marketing Update
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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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Dairy Risk Management

Do you have questions about the new Dairy Margin Coverage and the Dairy-Revenue Protection Program? Farm Credit East and Crop Growers, LLP hosted a webinar on Friday, June 14, for attendees to learn about available dairy risk management options offered by USDA and the Risk Management Agency.

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Farm Credit East Industry Snapshots – July 2019

Farm Credit East provides snapshots into the latest business and market intelligence for the various agricultural sectors, including commercial fishing and forest products. Take a look at our most recent updates.

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Latest From Today's Harvest Blog

  • A Summer with Farm Credit: An intern's perspective

    This year, we were fortunate to have 17 interns join our team who brought tremendous value to Farm Credit East and our customers by providing fresh ideas, creative solutions and a spark of innovation in how we operate.

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  • Save money with accurate record keeping

    Accurate records are an important management tool, but did you know they can save you money? Accounting associate Emily Quinn discusses how proactively understanding your financial picture could help keep some cash in your pocket.

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  • Overcoming Ag Labor Challenges: Implementing Technology

    With growing ag labor concerns nationwide, some operations are circumventing their labor needs by turning to mechanization. Learn how some operations are implementing technology to cut back on their labor demands.

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  • Major estate planning changes potentially on the way due to SECURE Act

    What is in the SECURE Act that has garnered widespread bipartisan support? Dario Arezzo breaks down the positive provisions but addresses a downside beneficiaries should be aware of, too.

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  • FarmStart: A Unique Ag Investment Program

    FarmStart is a unique agricultural investment program that opens the doors for beginning farmers and ag businesses to obtain capital to get their farm operations off the ground. Myra Marcellin, Senior Loan Officer, shares her thoughts on this beginning farmer program from an advisor's perspective.

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  • Building a Country Home

    Whether you already own rural land or are searching for your future construction site, building a home in the country doesn’t have to be a hassle. With help from the right team, you can rest easy knowing all your planning and financing needs are being handled from lot purchase to final mortgage.

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  • When Company Culture aligns with Employee Values

    Jean Gallagher’s recent interview with Wesley Kujawa, Country Living Mortgage Specialist, uncovered his enthusiasm to help customers, mentor other team members and develop strong relationships. Here more about his Farm Credit East story.

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  • Overcoming Ag Labor Challenges: Partnering with Vocational Schools

    Finding labor, and qualified labor at that, has been a growing concern in the U.S., especially within the agriculture, commercial fishing and forest products industries. In part one of this three-part series, learn how two operations have partnered with vocational schools to find skilled labor.

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  • Final Regulations Issued on Itemized Deductions

    One of the most talked about reforms enacted in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) was the limitation on the ability for taxpayers to deduct state and local taxes in excess of $10,000. Dario Arezzo, Senior Tax Consultant, gives readers insight into how to interpret these regulations.

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  • The differences between loan or lease financing options

    Farm Credit East offers various financing options, including leasing. A lease may be a beneficial option to preserve operating capital, especially when taking on a new project or making a large purchase.

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  • FarmStart: Investing in Startup Ag, Fishing and Forestry Businesses

    All startup business owners have their own, unique reason for how they cultivated their passion. Robert Stewart is no different. Growing up in South Kingstown, RI, cultivated Rob’s passion for fishing. Jacob Raleigh helps tell this commercial fisherman’s story.

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  • Prevented Planting? Turn to Crop Growers, LLP

    Wet weather conditions over the past several weeks have caused concern among many Northeast farmers. Crop progress and conditions have been well below last year’s numbers and the five-year average. Here are some tips to guide producers through spring planting.

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  • Innovating for Tomorrow

    The environment that Farm Credit East and its customers operate in is unique and it’s constantly changing. It requires a proactive and innovative mindset, and the willingness to adapt to remain competitive. Learn about some of the initiatives Farm Credit East has underway to ensure we continue to deliver high value products and services and tools to assist Northeast producers.

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  • Farm Rental Agreements under 199A

    Now that the dust has settled on the 2018 tax season (for the most part!), it is time to continue fine-tuning tax strategies for Northeast agricultural producers. One of the easiest ways to maximize the 199A deduction is to ensure the farmland being utilized in the operation qualifies for the deduction.

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  • Forest Industry in the Northeast

    The Northeast forest industry is in the middle of a once-in-a-generation transformation. What does that mean for Northeast re-investment, consolidation and innovation? Eric Kingsley, of Innovative Natural Resource Solutions LLC, gives insight into forest industry opportunities for the year ahead.

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  • Consistent, accurate payroll doesn't have to be a challenge

    Working long days and still having to process payroll can be burdensome. You may find yourself rushing through the process because you have other business tasks to complete or family to take care of. There may be days you feel overwhelmed by having so many tasks on your to-do list that payroll simply slips your mind. That’s where we can help.

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