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May

Grain & Oilseed Outlook

May 08, 2018

By: Patrick Westhoff

The weather is probably the most important reason for price volatility in any given year. However, lots of other factors can also play a role. Dr. Patrick Westhoff, Director of the Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute at the University of Missouri-Columbia, discusses grain supply and demand factors in this 2018 outlook.

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Tags: ag outlook, cash field, cost control, crop expenses, crop revenue, economy, export, Farm Bill, farm business, farm management, market access, regulations, risk management, variable costs, weather
24
Apr

Spring Weather Update

April 24, 2018

By: Jeremy Forrett

Weather fluctuation and market volatility are major risks for crop producers. Jeremy Forrett, Vice President/Assistant Manager of Crop Growers, LLP, gives us a spring weather update and how these risks can be mitigated through crop insurance.

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Posted In: Financial Management

Tags: ag outlook, crop expenses, crop growers, crop insurance, crop revenue, insurance, land management, risk management, weather
29
Jun

Spring Fruit Outlook

June 29, 2017

By: Chris Laughton

It’s been a cold and wet start to the growing season, which has impacted fruit growers across the Northeast. However, unlike the unexpected cold spell that decimated the region’s peach crop last year, things are looking good for this year’s crop. Read more about this year's fruit outlook.

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Posted In: Ag Economy

Tags: ag outlook, ag revenue, cost of production, fruit & vegetables, fruit production, weather
31
Mar

Eat Your Vegetables! An Outlook for Northeast Vegetables

March 31, 2017

By: Chris Laughton

The vegetable industry is perhaps the most diverse industry that Farm Credit East finances, with producers varying in size and business tenure, along with the wide range of crops grown. There is also quite an array of markets – from wholesale to processors and grocery stores, to farm stands, farm markets and other forms of direct-to-consumer. So what's the outlook for this diverse industry in 2017?

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Posted In: Ag Economy

Tags: ag outlook, farm business, farmers markets, fruit & vegetables, local food, produce management, vegetable production, weather