New York State has implemented new import requirements for all domestic animals coming into the state following detections of New World Screwworm in Texas and New Mexico The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets is restricting the … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Lake Students Win Third Place In NYS Envirothon
Chautauqua Lake Central School students came in third place in New York State’s Envirothon. The event was held at SUNY Cortland May 27 through 28 and featured students participating in a hands-on environmental competition focused on topic areas … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Soil & Water Receive More Than $300,000 For Water Quality Improvements
Chautauqua County has received more than $300,000 in state funding to protect water quality and the long-term health of local waterways. New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard Ball announced that $2 million is being awarded to 26 projects … [Read more...]
New Yorkers Encouraged To Stay Alert For Cases Of Avian Flu In Wild Birds, Animals
New Yorkers are encouraged to stay alert for cases of avian flu in wild birds and animals in the state. The State Department of Environmental Conservation says wild bird mortalities from Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) increased during … [Read more...]
Carlberg Farm Receives Grant To Purchase Equipment
Carlberg Farm in the town of Ellicott is one of 20 farms and food businesses that are receiving grant funding to help purchase equipment. State Agriculture Commissioner Richard Ball announced the $1.7 million in funding through the Resilient Food … [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...]
NYS Ag and Markets Announces New Testing Requirements for Poultry In Live Bird Markets
The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets has announced that it is implementing new testing requirements for all poultry entering New York’s live bird markets. The requirements are part of Ag and Markets’ aggressive, proactive … [Read more...]
NYS Has Online Platform For Reporting Suspected Bird Flu Cases in Wild Birds
New York State has announced an online platform for the public to report suspected cases of Avian Bird Flu in wild birds. State Department of Environmental Conservation Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar said the platform was designed as part of an … [Read more...]
Horse Owners Urged To Vaccinate Horses Against Eastern Equine Encephalitis and West Nile Virus
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...]
