PARTNERSHIP ...
AGRIBUSINESS ...
Farm Credit East releases Insights & Perspectives Report
Includes outlooks for multiple sectors: dairy, grain, greenhouse and nursery, fisheries, and forest products
COALITION STATEMENT ...
Coalition sends letters urging federal leaders to protect crop insurance
58 farming, banking, and conservation organizations sent letters to committees, Secretary of Agriculture
AG ECONOMY ...
Weak U.S. dollar benefits some agriculture commodities, but not all
Shifts in currency values boost export opportunities for many ag commodities, create headwinds for others
BUSINESS CONSIDERATIONS ...
NCGA leads call for farmer participation in Paycheck Protection Program
Coalition works to ensure farming partnerships and LLCs able to take part in Paycheck Protection Program
news from farm credit east ...
Farm Credit East pays $89M in patronage dividends
Farm Credit East announces distribution of a record $89 million in cash patronage dividends
new record ...
Lone Star Ag Credit distributes $22M in dividends to customer-owners
The cash patronage payment is a record for the rural lending cooperative
LOANS AVILABLE ...
Low-interest loans available for producers affected by natural disasters
Emergency support to producers in surrounding counties/border states also available
FINANCIAL COURSE ...
It’s not too late to get your finances in order for the new year
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Steuben County offers 12-month program to learn about personal finances
HOUSING ISSUES ...