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NYS Paid Prenatal Leave: Effective 1/1/25

Starting January 1, 2025, the New York State Paid Prenatal Leave Law requires all private sector employers in New York State to provide their employees with 20 hours of Paid Prenatal Leave each year.

January 16, 2025

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Tax Talks
BOI Enforcement Again Halted

On Thursday December 26, 2024, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals reinstated a lower court’s halt on the enforcement of Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting. This latest ruling reverses the order for the same court earlier in the week.

December 30, 2024

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Business Tips and Tools
Decisions to make in an inflationary environment

Originally published in Hoard's Dairyman, this article by Roger Murray, Farm Credit East Chief Marketplace Officer,discusses how to plan ahead in this inflationary environment to ensure more of your gross revenues remains in your pocket. 

August 23, 2022

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Business Tips and Tools
Finding Opportunities In Your Ag Retail Businesses Amidst Inflation

Farm Credit East business consultants give their top tips for managing your ag retail businesses in this inflationary environment in today's blog, Finding Opportunities in your Ag Retail Businesses amidst Inflation.

August 02, 2022

Business Tips and Tools
Tips for Managing your Business in an Inflationary Environment

Topping news headlines is inflation and its impact on the U.S. economy. As measured by the Consumer Price Index, inflation is currently running in the 8% range and prices are rising at a rate we haven’t seen since the early 1980s. Learn strategies for producers to manage through the current inflationary environment. 

July 19, 2022

Business Tips and Tools
Reporting Your Spring Crop Planted Acres

As you wrap up your spring crop planting season, attention to detail is key when reporting your planted acres. Whether you are reporting to the Farm Service Agency (FSA) or to your Crop Growers crop insurance agent, make sure your report is accurate. Read more for key due dates and best practices.

June 28, 2022

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