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Read our latest analysis of the current state of the economy.

February 11, 2026

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Maple Industry Outlook: Key Trends Shaping 2026

In a recent Farm Credit East webinar, University of Vermont Extension Associate Professor Mark Cannella recapped 2025 — and what it means for producers planning ahead. The following highlights key trends and considerations shaping the maple industry outlook for 2026.

February 10, 2026

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2026 Apple Industry Outlook Webinar

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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Vegetable/Potato Industry Snapshot

Read our latest analysis of the current state of the vegetable industry, including potatoes.

February 11, 2026

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Aquatic/Fishing Industry Snapshot

Read our latest analysis of the current state of the fishing and aquatic industry.

February 11, 2026

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Ag Tech Outlook

Farm Credit East and Horizon Farm Credit hosted Joe Waddell of Horizon Farm Credit for a look at the ag-tech innovation landscape. This webinar explored 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

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4 Key Strategies Grain Producers Need to Navigate 2026’s Tight Margins

Farm Credit East recently hosted CoBank Lead Economists, Tanner Ehmke and Jacqui Fatka, for the 2026 Grain and Biofuel Industry Outlook Webinar. With a high supply of corn, soybeans and wheat globally, producers are seeing tight margins and continued pressure. Read on for key strategies producers should keep in mind going into 2026. 

February 06, 2026

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