The USDA Risk Management Agency (RMA) recently announced several updates to Dairy Revenue Protection (DRP), Livestock Gross Margin (LGM) and Livestock Risk Protection (LRP) programs that will take effect beginning with the 2027 crop year on July 1, 2026. The changes are intended to improve flexibility, expand coverage opportunities and create more consistency across livestock insurance products.
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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.
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Data Privacy: Protecting Your Personal and Professional Lives
As more parts of daily farm and business life move online, the information you rely on — financial records, personal data, operational details, etc. — has become more valuable than ever. Protecting your information isn’t just a technical task. It’s part of safeguarding your business, your family and your peace of mind.
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Important Updates for Crop Insurance Spring Sales Closing
The spring sales closing date is one of the most important deadlines for crop insurance customers. It marks the final opportunity to purchase or adjust your coverage before the planting season begins. This date ensures that your risk management plan is locked in and ready to protect your operation throughout the growing season. Here’s what you need to know as the spring sales closing date approaches.
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Opportunities for Northeast Wine and Grape Producers to Drive Growth in 2026
Farm Credit East recently hosted a webinar with Andrew Adams of WineBusiness Analytics, providing insights for the wine and grape industry in 2026. While overall U.S. wine market growth is stagnant, Northeast winery growth remains steady creating opportunities for the region’s producers. Following are the key takeaways from this webinar.
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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.
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