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Jan

International Farm Comparison Network releases annual dairy analysis

January 29, 2019

By: Bill Zweigbaum

Those of us in the U.S. are often unaware of just how much the American dairy industry varies from much of the rest of the world. This is one of the reasons Farm Credit East has been a part of the International Farm Comparison Network for the past 10 years; to support their mission to better understand and forecast the dairy economy.

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Posted In: Ag Economy

Tags: ag education, ag outlook, collaboration, cost of production, dairy, dairy benchmarking, economy, export, market access, milk, production, trade
21
Aug

Positioning for Financial Success

August 21, 2018

By: Chris Laughton

Every farmer, fisherman or forest product producer defines success differently. For some, success is measured strictly in dollars and cents: the “bottom line.” Others make non-financial goals a priority. Nonetheless, every successful producer shares a few key management and financial practices. Here are some practices recommended by Dr. David Kohl, an agricultural economist specializing in farm business management.

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Posted In: Business Tips and Tools

Tags: ag expenses, business management, collaboration, communication, efficiency, financial management, production, record keeping, taxes
26
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
6
Jun

Dairy's Contribution to the Northeast Economy

June 06, 2018

By: Heather Hunt

The new “Got Jobs?” campaign from the National Milk Producers Federation, the U.S. Dairy Export Council and the International Dairy Foods Association highlights the dairy industry’s role as an economic engine. To celebrate dairy month, we recognize the economic impact dairy products have on the local economy here in the Northeast.

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Posted In: Ag Economy

Tags: ag outlook, community support, dairy revenue, dairy, economy, export, farm business, farm management, milk, National Dairy Month, production