13 farms in Western New York, including three in Chautauqua County, are receiving a total of $2.7 million through the Dairy Modernization Grant Program to support New York’s dairy industry. The funding will help New York’s dairy farmers and dairy … [Read more...]
FDA Suspends Program That Tests Milk, Dairy Products
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has suspended its quality control program that tests milk and other dairy products. An FDA spokesperson confirmed in a statement to USA TODAY that the Food Emergency Response Network Proficiency Testing … [Read more...]
Cornell Cooperative Holding Pasture Walk In Sherman
The Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County’s Agriculture Program is offering an opportunity for folks to learn more about grazing dairy and livestock this week. The pasture walk will take place from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, … [Read more...]
NYS Assisting Dairy Industry, Schools With Nationwide Milk Carton Shortage
New York State is working to help the dairy industry and schools with a nationwide milk carton shortage. A nationwide shortage of packaging paperboard has led to a supply chain disruption that has created a challenge for school milk packaging … [Read more...]
Sen. Schumer Warns of ‘Dairy Cliff’ If Dairy Margin Coverage Program Not Renewed
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said that without federal action to protect the Dairy Margin Coverage Program, the Upstate dairy industry could face a "dairy cliff." The 2018 Farm Bill enacted the Dairy Margin Coverage program (DMC), … [Read more...]
Sen. Gillibrand Outlines Dairy Priorities
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand has reintroduced her Dairy Pricing Opportunity Act as part of the upcoming 2023 Farm Bill negotiations. The Farm Bill is re-visited and needs congressional approval every five years. With nearly 3,500 dairy … [Read more...]
Governor Signs Legislation Authorizing Manufacture and Sale of Ice Cream, Frozen Desserts Made with Liquor
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo Monday signed legislation (S7013/A8732) authorizing the manufacture and sale of ice cream and other frozen desserts made with liquor in New York State. The legislation will help New York's dairy farmers, liquor and … [Read more...]
Cuomo Says State Will Work to Address Glut in Dairy Market and Shortages at Food Banks
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo announced a new initiative Monday intended to stop the wasteful dumping of milk by state dairy farmers who are struggling during the coronavirus pandemic. Due to supply chain disruptions caused by the COVID-19 outbreak, … [Read more...]
Reed Expected to Speak on a Variety of Issues Including Impeachment, Healthcare, and Agriculture During Thursday Town Hall in Falconer
FALCONER, NY - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) will be hosting a town hall meeting Thursday night in Falconer at the Ellicott Town Hall building on S. Work St. Reed will likely hear from residents who want to voice their opinion on the … [Read more...]
GOP Senate Candidate Chele Farley Discusses Dairy, Agriculture During Jamestown Stop
JAMESTOWN - The Republican candidate challenging incumbent U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand in this year’s election was in Chautauqua County on Monday to promote her platform for helping dairy and agriculture in New York State. U.S. Senate candidate … [Read more...]
