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Ag Economy

2026 Forest Products Outlook: Key Takeaways for a Shifting Industry

Farm Credit East Knowledge Exchange

From national economic trends to housing demand, lumber supply and global trade shifts, many economic forces are shaping the U.S. forest products industry. In a recent Farm Credit East webinar, Paul Jannke, of Forest Economic Advisors, provided an economic forecast pointing to a year of stability, modest growth and continued adjustment across the forest products sector. The following are the key insights from the webinar. 

April 7, 2026

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Latest Tax Talk

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Tax Talks
Revisiting the NYS Farm Employer Overtime Credit for 2026

In this update, we share key 2026 changes to New York’s Farm Employer Overtime Credit, including expanded eligible overtime hours, shifting thresholds, and new certification requirements for all farm employers. We also highlight reminders on payroll adjustments and advance payment options to help farmers stay compliant and prepared for the season ahead.

March 31, 2026

Today's Harvest Blog

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Crop Insurance
The Importance of Production Records when Insuring your Apple Crop

With harvest upon us, apple bins are being filled and moved into storage. While this is a busy time of year for growers, it’s important to ensure you are proactively keeping track of production. We all have different ways to capture production information — whether it be a software with bin tags, hard copy logs from each trucker or sales records. The most important thing is the record keeping is done accurately.  

September 15, 2025

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Farm Credit
Empowering the Future: A Look Inside Farm Credit East’s Young Professionals Program

At Farm Credit East, our focus is always on delivering value to our customers. That starts with a strong, engaged team behind the scenes — employees who are connected, curious and committed to moving our mission forward. Farm Credit East’s Young Professionals program is one way we foster that mindset.

September 09, 2025

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FarmStart and Beginning Farmers
Is GenerationNext Right for me?

As the agricultural industry continues to evolve, the need for skilled and knowledgeable farm managers has never been greater. Farm Credit East's GenerationNext program is designed to meet this demand by offering comprehensive training for young and beginning farmers, as well as those taking on management roles within their ag businesses. GenerationNext provides the tools and knowledge necessary to succeed in modern farm management.

September 03, 2025

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Tax Talks
Choice of Entity Structure for your Farm Business

When starting a new business, there are many challenges and considerations. While entity selection and structure may not be at the forefront for an entrepreneur, making an informed decision early can allow the focus to remain on the business operations and enable a smooth initial tax filing. Let’s examine some key structural considerations and tax implications. 

August 29, 2025

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