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Farm Credit East's monthly Knowledge Exchange Partner provides insights, trends, ag market outlooks and other topical information as it relates to the Northeast's diverse agricultural industries.

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Apr

The COVID-19 Relief Package: Implications for Northeast Farming, Fishing and Forest Products | Links to Federal and State Resources on COVID-19

April 01, 2020

The first article in this month’s Knowledge Exchange Partner outlines some of the implications of the newly signed COVID-19 relief package, especially what it could mean for your ag, fishing or forest products business. Our second article compiles a list of the most pertinent COVID-19 resources from the federal government, state departments of agriculture and the seven Northeast state governments in Farm Credit East’s territory.

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Tags: communication, community support, economy, farm payroll, financial management, labor, legislation, payroll management, payroll, tax planning, tax reform, taxes
6
Mar

The Impact of the Wuhan Coronavirus on US Agriculture | Steer Clear of Scams This Tax Season

March 06, 2020

The emergence and spread of the coronavirus has been at the top of the news cycle for weeks now. With nearly 100,000 confirmed cases and over 3,000 deaths as of March 6, health agencies are on high alert. While the effects of this outbreak cut across all sectors of society and the economy, our first article focuses on its U.S. agriculture impact. In our second article, we give readers guidance on a few of the common ways scammers try to fool you and some steps you can take to protect yourself.

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Tags: ag outlook, collaboration, economy, risk management, social security
1
Feb

Value-Added Producer Grants | The Forest Products Industry

February 01, 2020

The Value-Added Producer Grant program helps agricultural producers enter into value-added activities related to the processing and marketing of new products. Nathan Rudgers, Director of Business Development, gives an overview of the grant funding process and details prospective applicants should have in mind. Our second article shares a 2020 Northeast forest products industry outlook. Eric Kingsley, Vice President of Innovative Natural Resource Solutions LLC, discusses how the way we utilize the forest is ever changing, and the opportunities and challenges this shifting landscape presents.

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Posted In: Knowledge Exchange Partner

Tags: consulting, forest management, grants, lumber, economy
13
Jan

Northeast H-2A Participation and Wages Increase | U.S.-China "Phase One" Trade Update

January 13, 2020

In response to the tightening labor market, producers both nationally and in the Northeast have increased their participation in the H-2A temporary agricultural worker program. In addition to bringing in more workers, producers are also paying higher hourly wages. This first article explores the contribution of these factors to the changing landscape of Northeast ag employment. The second article reviews the “Phase One” trade deal between the U.S. and China which marks a significant de-escalation of the trade war between the two nations.

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Posted In: Knowledge Exchange Partner

Tags: economy, employee management, farm business, farm management, international, labor, legislation, trade

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The COVID-19 Relief Package: Implications for Northeast Farming, Fishing and Forest Products | Links to Federal and State Resources on COVID-19

The Impact of the Wuhan Coronavirus on US Agriculture | Steer Clear of Scams This Tax Season

Value-Added Producer Grants | The Forest Products Industry

Northeast H-2A Participation and Wages Increase | U.S.-China "Phase One" Trade Update

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