The U.S. Department of Agriculture has agreed to purchase $20 million in surplus concord grape juice for use by domestic nutrition programs across the country. This comes after both U.S. Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand along with … [Read more...]
U.S. Senators Schumer, Gillibrand Calling On USDA To Purchase Concord Grape Juice
U.S. Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are calling on the U.S. Department of Agriculture to purchase concord grape juice for use by domestic nutrition programs across the country. Schumer made the request while visiting the Cornell … [Read more...]
NYS Requests Disaster Designation For Growers Who Suffered Crop Damage In April Frost
New York State is requesting a disaster designation for counties, including Chautauqua, where growers suffered significant crop damage due to frost in April. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretarial Disaster Designation has … [Read more...]
CCIDA Approves $200,000 Loan To Westfield Company To Distribute Concord Grape Juice Pouches
A Westfield company has been approved for a $200,000 loan to distribute concord grape juice pouches to school districts, food banks, and more. The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency board approved the five year loan at 4% interest … [Read more...]
State Reps Say Refresco’s Decision To Cancel Local Grape Contracts A Significant Setback
State representatives say Refresco’s decision to cancel contracts with local grape growers is a significant setback. Refresco announced the contract cancellation last week, which will impact concord grape growers across Western New York, … [Read more...]
Concord Grape Farmers Impacted By Frost, Freeze Event in April Receive Disaster Declaration
A disaster declaration has been made for grape farmers impacted by the frost and freeze event in late April. State Agriculture Commissioner Richard Ball said the designation will allow duly licensed farm wineries to manufacture or sell wine … [Read more...]
