Horse owners are being urged to vaccinate their horses against Eastern Equine Encephalitis and West Nile Virus. State Agriculture Commissioner Richard Ball said cases of EEE have been found in 10 counties in New York State this year as well as one … [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...]
Homeowners Can Now Get Emergency Deliveries of Liquified Petroleum Gas During Emergencies
A new state bill will now allow homeowners leasing liquified petroleum gas tanks to receive emergency deliveries from any supplier during times of an emergency. The legislation amends the agriculture and markets law to allow, during a qualified … [Read more...]
WNYers Asked to Be on Lookout for Spotted Lanternfly After It Was Found in Buffalo
New York State Ag and Markets is asking residents to be on the lookout for Spotted Lanternfly after it was found in the Buffalo area last week. Spotted Lanternfly is a destructive pest that feeds on more than 70 plant species, including … [Read more...]
