In this month’s Knowledge Exchange Partner article, 2026 Green Industry Outlook, Dr. Charlie Hall of Texas A&M University offers a comprehensive assessment of the sector’s recent performance and emerging trends. As 2026 begins, the green industry is balancing cautious optimism with ongoing structural challenges. Although 2025 introduced significant uncertainty, the year ahead holds meaningful opportunities for firms that have adapted to shifting market conditions and positioned themselves for sustainable, long‑term growth.
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After perennial growers submit their crop year production and acreage changes, many assume crop insurance is set until a weather event occurs. However, as records are processed, a unit may be flagged by the Risk Management Agency (RMA) as having a yield variance. If left unaddressed, these flags can affect a unit’s production guarantee at claim time. Beginning with the 2026 crop year, this process has become more restrictive.
February 3, 2026
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Join Farm Credit East, Horizon Farm Credit and Chris Gerlach of the U.S. Apple Association to discuss the future of the apple industry. This webinar will take a deep dive into the prevailing trends and forces shaping the U.S. apple industry.
April 16, 2026
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Join Farm Credit East, Horizon Farm Credit and Presenter Paul Jannke of Forest Economic Advisors for insights on the 2026 forest products industry. Paul will share his forecast for the year ahead. This webinar is free and open to all.
March 17, 2026
Join Farm Credit East, Horizon Farm Credit and Bob Rheault of East Coast Shellfish Growers Association for an outlook on oyster farming approaches, challenges and markets.
March 03, 2026
Join Farm Credit East, Horizon Farm Credit and Texas A&M's Dr. Charlie Hall for a review of the green industry's operational and financial performance in 2025 and an outlook for 2026. Topics include the growth pattern of the economy, supply chain, labor availability, input cost increases, inflationary pressures and consumer spending.
February 23, 2026
Join Farm Credit East and Horizon Farm Credit as they host Joe Waddell of Horizon Farm Credit for a look at the ag-tech innovation landscape. This free webinar will explore insights shaping the future of agriculture from biologicals and cutting-edge technologies to the role AI is playing in driving the industry forward.
February 09, 2026
Northeast Economic Engine
Download Farm Credit East’s Northeast Economic Engine report, which analyzes the economic impact of the Northeast agriculture, forest products, commercial fishing and food manufacturing industries. This report was released in October 2024.
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