Farm Credit East, ACA

09/30/2026

During the International Year of the Woman Farmer, we celebrate our Director, Laurie, and all women who are actively supporting agriculture every day. !

09/29/2026

Northeast fruit growers have until November 20, 2026, to purchase or update crop insurance coverage for the 2027 crop year. Insurable perennial crops include apples, peaches, grapes, cranberries, blueberries, pears and cherries. Growers are encouraged to contact their Crop Growers agent well before the deadline to review available coverage. https://ow.ly/afYY50ZSHp7

09/28/2026

USDA’s 2025 Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) payments are expected to begin arriving in October 2026—and a little planning now could help you make the most of the additional income. From cash flow and farm investments to risk management and year-end taxes, there’s plenty to consider before the payment arrives.
See what these payments could mean for your operation and how your advisory team can help you plan ahead.
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USDA’s 2025 ARC and PLC payments are expected in October 2026. Learn how they could affect your farm’s financial planning and tax strategy.

09/28/2026

It's time for apple harvest! Keith Bishop of Guilford, Conn., took this working snapshot, featured in our 2026 Agricultural Views calendar. 🗓️

09/25/2026

Navigating USDA programs takes more than completing paperwork. It requires understanding how program opportunities fit into your operation and long-term business goals.
Farm Credit East and Crop Growers provide practical guidance to help customers evaluate available programs, organize required information, work through application processes, and coordinate with USDA Farm Service Agency offices. Our goal is to simplify complexity so producers can stay focused on running their businesses.
Contact a Crop Growers agent today! https://ow.ly/r6Gq50ZRAcR

Our crop insurance agents live and work in the Northeast. Use the agent finder to locate your local Crop Growers specialist.

09/22/2026

👉Mid-Term Elections could reshape the balance of power in Congress—and the impact may reach far beyond Washington. Learn what key House and Senate races could mean for agriculture committee leadership, policymaking and the 2026 Farm Bill.
Read the full article to see what’s at stake for agricultural policy ➡️https://ow.ly/pp3550ZQgpq

Explore how the 2026 midterm elections could shift control of Congress, reshape agriculture committee leadership and influence progress on the Farm Bill.

09/21/2026

These grape vines are sparkling! Melissa Rockwell of Orient, N.Y., took in this sunny scene, featured in our 2026 Agricultural Views calendar. 🗓️

09/18/2026

Earlier this week, our Legislative Affairs Officer, Danielle Cummins, and Directors Jamie Jones and Joel Viereck, were in Washington, D.C., advocating to advance the 2026 Farm Bill in the halls of Congress and at the White House.

It is an honor to represent our customers and share the impact that policy decisions have in the field. We appreciate the opportunity to meet with congressional staff and Members of Congress, and we look forward to continuing to work together to support agriculture and rural communities.

09/18/2026

At Farm Credit East, our customers count on us as trusted financial partners. We're growing our lending and credit teams to strengthen those relationships and help customers navigate opportunities, challenges and long-term growth. If you're looking for a career that combines financial expertise with meaningful customer connections, we invite you to explore our open opportunities. FarmCreditEast.com/Careers

09/15/2026

Tax planning shouldn’t happen just once a year. With evolving state tax incentives, federal and state tax differences, and valuable credits that may require careful planning, proactive tax strategies can help businesses reduce surprises and maximize opportunities. Learn how early, ongoing tax planning can benefit your operation and help you make the most of available tax credits. Read the full Tax Talk article:

To best manage tax liabilities and optimize tax credits, tax planning should be an ongoing process. Even more so, over the past few years, several states in the Northeast, namely New York, have unprecedented tax incentive programs for businesses.