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23
Jun

Economic Trends in the Northeast Forest Industry

June 23, 2020

By: Eric Kingsley

Biomass, pulpwood and sawlogs are important to the sustainability of the Northeast’s forest industry but are facing a handful of economic challenges. Despite the headwinds, Northeast markets are incredibly well positioned to take advantage of emerging opportunities.

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Posted In: Ag Economy

Tags: ag outlook, forest management, forestry, lumber, production, regulations, renewable energy, risk management, timber
10
Mar

Crop Insurance: An Important Risk Management Tool

March 10, 2020

By: Jeremy Forrett

Crop insurance played an important role in 2019 for many Northeast spring crop producers. As we look ahead in 2020, utilizing your local agent's expertise to review your business goals, business risks, marketing plan and more can help you develop a plan that meets your business needs.

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Posted In: Financial Management

Tags: ag outlook, business management, business planning, consulting, crop expenses, crop growers, crop insurance, crop revenue, risk management, usda
3
Mar

2020 Green Industry Economic Outlook

March 03, 2020

By: Charlie Hall

Unlike many sectors of the agricultural economy, nursery and ornamental greenhouse production tends to be influenced primarily by the state of the general U.S. economy – particularly housing markets and consumer spending. Charlie Hall discusses how the continued good performance of the overall economy is positive for the green industry heading into 2020.

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Posted In: Ag Economy

Tags: ag outlook, greenhouse business, greenhouse planning, greenhouse benchmarking, key performance metrics, nursery
21
Jan

2020 Northeast Dairy Outlook

January 21, 2020

By: Chris Laughton

Farm Credit East recently hosted its 2020 Dairy Outlook webinar featuring Dr. Mark Stephenson of the University of Wisconsin – Madison. Learn more about Dr. Stephenson's insight into the overall economy, dairy supply and demand levels and changes in milk production.

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Posted In: Ag Economy

Tags: ag outlook, dairy, economy