➡️Highlights from the FY 2026-2027 NYS Budget: After delays, the legislature passed the budget signed by Gov. Kathy Hocul, featuring key provisions for farm and agribusiness customers. Details: https://t.co/s9eHkrvxUU
The USDA Risk Management Agency 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. https://t.co/x1YI2Ke7Rw
Last week, we were excited to host our 2026 intern class at our Enfield office for orientation. This year, we have 16 dedicated interns working with our credit, financial services, legal, data analytics and IT/security teams. Join us in wishing them a fun and productive summer!
If you grow specialty crops, there’s a new USDA program worth your attention. The Assistance for Specialty Crop Farmers (ASCF) Program was designed to help producers navigate the financial pressure many faced in 2025. Learn more: https://t.co/KoywbCoTWK
The Farm Credit Northeast AgEnhancement Program, a joint effort of Farm Credit East and @CoBank recently provided $127,500 in grant funding to 29 organizations. Applications for the next round of grant funding are due by August 1. https://t.co/qCmFHrqeiY
Colleen Francke, @FCEast customer and Summit Point Seafood Founder, always knew she wanted to be on the water. After nearly a decade lobstering, she set her sights on something new — kelp production.
Fields of green mark the start of the summer's harvest. Kayla Jacquier of East Canaan, Conn., captured this shot of haylage harvest at Laurelbrook in Canaan, Conn. This photo is featured in our 2026 Agricultural Views calendar. Learn more: https://t.co/atTS4eNALc
Yesterday, our Cortland, NY office spent the day volunteering at 4-H Camp Owahta! From planting apple trees to sprucing up the grounds and cleaning cabins, it was a hands-on day of teamwork. We are proud to support a place that means so much to the community! #FarmCreditEastCares
Farm Credit East is hiring professionals in all roles across its 8-state territory in the Northeast.
Interested in lending, taxes, financial services or customer service? We have a position for you!
Check them out at https://t.co/c48WmT1MC2.
Planning to build, buy, lease, or rebuild a fishing vessel? The Capital Construction Fund helps defer federal income tax and reinvest in your business. Learn if your vessel qualifies in our latest Tax Talk article 👉https://t.co/Q9ahxJfJeN
In conjunction with Mental Health Awareness month, Farm Credit East announced today that its Farm Credit East Cares Community Fund donated $40,000 to rural mental health initiatives throughout the Northeast. https://t.co/zvFUL7KhND
These budding peonies are ready to start a new day. This photo was taken by Bethany King of Andover, N.Y., and featured in our 2026 Agricultural Views calendar. Submit your photos for a chance to be featured in 2027 at https://t.co/atTS4eNALc #AgriculturalViews#MadeInAgriculture
The Farm Credit East Board is currently in search of a Young, Beginning, Small, Veteran (YBSV) advisor to provide additional next generation perspective. Applications must be received by June 1, 2026. Learn more: https://t.co/rytW5CVuGk
📢Multiple tax positions in various locations are now open at https://t.co/c48WmT1MC2. Come join our team and make a difference in Northeast agriculture!
Throughout May, our teams in our Vermont and Greenwich, NY offices worked together to clean local roadsides. A simple but meaningful way to give back! #FarmCreditEastCares
📢 Updates coming for livestock & dairy producers!
The USDA’s Risk Management Agency has announced important enhancements to livestock insurance programs, set to begin with the 2027 crop year. https://t.co/iuwyTbuCA8
📢Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP) Second Payment: What It Is and What It Means for Your Farm - USDA’s recent SDRP update has created confusion around “second payments.” Let’s dig into what this means. https://t.co/LkgG2gXqUJ
🍎 What’s ahead for the apple industry in 2026? High supply, shifting variety trends, rising labor costs, and tight margins are creating a challenging road ahead for growers. But there are also opportunities. Keep reading to get the full picture, https://t.co/4PHfwFH7iD
This curious calf is ready for breakfast! Bryn Souza of Waterford, Conn., took this photo, featured in our 2026 Agricultural Views calendar. Submit your ag, fishing and forestry photos at https://t.co/atTS4eNALc for the chance to be featured in 2027! #AgriculturalViews