Cornell Cooperative Extension

The USDA’s decision to freeze and terminate Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) contracts is leaving farmers uncertain about the future of their funding.

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

New York farmers and consumers continue to feel the strain of an ongoing avian flu outbreak that has devastated poultry flocks since 2022. Mass culls, supply chain disruptions, and record-high egg prices have reshaped the industry. Experts say recovery depends on stopping new outbreaks—but how long will that take?

Central New York shoppers are seeing egg prices fluctuate due to the ongoing avian flu outbreak, which has disrupted production.

A Community Forestry Educator points to one example of a tree at risk of damage near Collamer road in DeWitt.

Supporters say planting more trees brings both tangible and intangible benefits to Solvay, and every community.

The Blocks in Bloom program is coming to Syracuse's south side this weekend to plant flowers and educate residents.

It’s no secret, in Central New York, the apple crop is king.And the Lafayette area has long been recognized as one of the primary apple-producing regions…