Agriculture

Food producers at the Central New York Regional Market share reactions on climate change effects to their crops & products. We hear from a maple producer, produce & flowers farmers, and a beekeeper.

Climate change brings a threat to grape growers, a $6.5 Billion industry in NYS. But Cornell researcher finds there are also opportunities and is working on advice and options for growers.

Farmers count on small amounts of money to make improvements to boost farm viability and even the larger community.

The senator is urging the Trump administration to approve a poultry vaccine and provide transparency in tracking the outbreak.

Two Central New Yorkers with agricultural ties attended President Trump’s joint address to Congress as guests of Senator Schumer and Congressmember Mannion. One is a longtime farmer, and the other is a recently fired USDA employee.

A growing avian flu outbreak is pushing Central New York farmers to make tough decisions as they comply with federal disease control measures.

A Finger Lakes dairy farmer shares his perspective at the 193rd annual forum of the NYS Agricultural Society at the Oncenter.

New York has seen a 14% drop in farms and a 9% loss in farmland over the last decade.

The U.S. Dietary Guidelines Committee has recommended that Americans increase their intake of plant-based proteins while cutting back on red meat, a shift that could impact New York’s beef and dairy industries.

The USDA has introduced the Distressed Borrowers Assistance Network to support financially struggling farmers, including those in New York.