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Jun

Controlled Environment Agriculture

June 26, 2018

According to mainstream views, the Northeast’s short growing season limits the ability of the region to meet consumer demand for year-round, locally grown produce. However, the rapid emergence of Controlled Environment Agriculture enterprises is challenging this view. Dr. Jie Li and Dr. Miguel Gomez of Cornell University's Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management discuss the growth and economic viability of this emerging system.

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Posted In: Ag Economy

Tags: ag outlook, ag revenue, business management, business planning, capacity, cost of production, efficiency, fruit & vegetables, gross margin, precision agriculture, production, productivity, profitability, risk management, technology
29
May

Keeping an Eye on the Bottom Line

May 29, 2018

By: Angela Barsuglia

“Record-keeping can be a huge time commitment. In my experience working with customers, I’ve learned that record-keeping is not always a first priority.” Angela Barsuglia, Farm Credit East Tax Associate, discusses the importance of accurate financial record-keeping in today’s business climate and how we can help.

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Tags: accrual accounting, balance sheet, business management, business planning, cash accounting, cash flow, communication, consulting, profitability, real-time accounting data, record keeping
22
May

Crop Insurance

May 22, 2018

By: Jeremy Forrett

Farming can be a risky endeavor. There are many ways to prepare for and mitigate risks, and an important one for many producers is crop insurance. Jeremy Forrett, Vice President, Crop Growers, LLP, discusses the importance of Northeast crop insurance in your risk management plan.

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Posted In: Financial Management

Tags: ag outlook, communication, consulting, crop expenses, crop growers, crop insurance, crop revenue, economy, farm management, financial management, insurance, input costs, production, profitability, return on investment
20
Apr

Inside the 2018 Dairy Margin Protection Program

April 20, 2018

By: Chris Laughton

Many dairy producers are facing challenges in the current economic environment. The USDA Farm Service Agency has reopened the signup period for the Dairy Margin Protection Program, under changes to the program made by Congress in February. Farm Credit East and the Program on Dairy Markets and Policy recently hosted a webinar covering this signup reopening and “MPP 2.0.”

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Posted In: Financial Management

Tags: cost control, dairy expenses, dairy revenue, dairy, farm revenue, farm management, financial management, profitability