Ag Industry Trends & Outlooks

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Dairy Industry Outlook: Dairy continues to be a growth category

This month’s Knowledge Exchange Partner article, contributed by Corey Geiger and Abbi Prins of CoBank, takes a broad look at the forces shaping today’s U.S. dairy landscape. Significant processing investments, shifting product demand, and evolving market signals are creating both opportunities and new challenges for producers. As the industry adapts to these dynamics, strategic planning and flexibility will be essential for long‑term success.

January 8, 2026

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A Day in the Life of an Appraiser: Spotlight on Young Professional Member Emily Ooms

Farm Credit East is committed to the next generation of agriculture. As part of that commitment, we’re also committed to growing and developing our team alongside the unique needs of the industries we serve. To develop that next generation of leaders, Farm Credit East offers a Young Professionals (YP) program. 

January 5, 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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Blockbuster Cybersecurity in a World of Weaponized AI

Join us for a free live webinar, Blockbuster Cybersecurity in a World of Weaponized AI hosted by Horizon Farm Credit and featuring John Sileo, President & CEO of the Sileo Group.

January 15, 2026

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Strengthening Your Digital Security: Why Multi-Factor Authentication Is Essential at Farm Credit East AND in your personal life!

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a time when organizations across the country come together to promote safer online practices. At Farm Credit East, we take this opportunity to reaffirm our commitment to protecting your financial information and to highlight one of the most important tools available to do that: Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).

October 14, 2025

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Enhancing Your Data Security in 2025: 5 Essential Tips

In today's digital age, protecting your personal information is more important than ever. With cyber threats evolving rapidly, it's crucial to stay informed and take proactive measures to safeguard your data. Here are five essential tips to help you enhance your data security in 2025.

January 24, 2025

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Stay Cyber Safe: 6 Tips to Spot Email Spoofing

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and Farm Credit East is committed to providing awareness of common online threats like fake emails (phishing or spoofing), harmful software (malware), and trickery (social engineering), as well as providing the resources and support you need to understand and navigate these challenges. Learn how you can protect yourself. 

 

October 15, 2024

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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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