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Jun

An Early Season Check-in for Northeast Fruit and Vegetables Markets: The impacts of COVID-19 and beyond

June 30, 2020

By: Chris Laughton

Farm Credit East recently hosted a webinar featuring a panel of experts to discuss the Northeast's fruit and vegetables industries, and how COVID-19 has impacted markets. This post summarizes their discussion on a multitude of topics, including supply and demand, consumer preferences, costs, marketing and labor challenges, as well as future outlook predictions.

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Posted In: Ag Economy

Tags: fruit & vegetables, fruit production, economy, vegetable production
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
22
May

USDA’s New Direct Payments Program for Farmers

May 22, 2020

By: Chris Laughton

Beginning on Tuesday, May 26, the USDA Farm Service Agency will begin accepting applications from producers with COVID-related losses for a wide range of commodities. Learn more about how payments will be calculated for various commodities.

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Posted In: Ag Economy

Tags: usda
15
May

What’s inside the USDA Coronavirus Food Assistance Program

May 15, 2020

By: Chris Laughton

On April 17, the USDA unveiled details of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program for agriculture, which includes $16 billion in direct support to agricultural producers and $3 billion to purchase and distribute agriculture products to Americans in need. Read a summary of these two main components.

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Posted In: Ag Economy

Tags: administration, ag expenses, community support, cost of production, crop expenses, dairy, fruit & vegetables, fruit production, legislation, livestock, market access, produce management, usda, vegetable production