The Agricultural Resiliency Against Tariffs Program was recently appropriated $30 million to provide payments directly to agricultural producers. These payments range from $1,000 to $25,000 per entity. Timing is of the essence as there is an application process that currently runs through August 11.
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Highlights from the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 NYS Budget
Following three-months of delays, the New York State legislature has passed the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 (FY 26-27) budget. The final budget, signed into law by Gov. Kathy Hocul, includes many provisions relevant to our farm and agribusiness customers. The following are a few highlights of the recently passed legislation.
June 4, 2026
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6 Key Areas to Evaluate in Your Dairy and Livestock Risk Management Strategy for the Year Ahead
For producers across the Northeast, preparing for 2026 means more than setting goals and updating budgets; it means evaluating your farm’s entire risk management approach to make sure you’re positioned for stability and success. Taking a proactive approach to risk today can help you avoid surprises tomorrow.
December 09, 2025
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Record High Calf Prices and LRP: Boosting Margins & Managing Risk
Across the country, dairy producers are seeing an unexpected bright spot in their bottom lines — record-high calf prices. In the past month, feeder cattle prices have reached record highs, with beef calf prices surpassing $1,600 per head. The growing beef-on-dairy trend has transformed calf sales into a meaningful revenue stream, adding $3.00 or more per hundredweight to many producers’ bottom lines.
November 12, 2025
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Risk Management Gets a Boost: LRP Beef on Dairy Coverage Explained
Livestock Risk Protection (LRP) is a federally subsidized risk management program designed to protect against a decline in livestock prices, allowing producers to set a price floor and mitigate risk from marketplace volatility.
July 22, 2025
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Livestock Risk Protection (LRP) Expanded Coverage: What Livestock and Dairy Producers Need to Know
The USDA Risk Management Agency (RMA) has announced significant updates to the Livestock Risk Protection (LRP) program for the 2026 crop year, effective July 1, 2025. These changes are designed to give producers more tools to manage risk and better align coverage with market dynamics.
June 16, 2025
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