Spotted Lanternfly has been detected in the grape-growing region of the Finger Lakes. The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets confirmed the presence of the invasive species in Romulus. State Agriculture Commissioner Richard … [Read more...]
New Dairy Cattle Livestock Exhibition Recommendations Issued To Minimize Avian Flu Transmission
New recommendations have been issued to minimize Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza transmission at dairy cattle livestock exhibitions. Last week, the United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service issued the … [Read more...]
Governor Announces New Guidelines for Agri-Tourism Businesses as Fall Approaches
Guidance Applies to Corn Mazes, Pick-Your-Own Fruit/Vegetable Operations, Hayrides and Haunted Houses ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo today announced new state guidance for agritourism businesses as New York State enters the Fall season. … [Read more...]
New York Farmers Call for End of Trump Trade War
SYRACUSE - Several state-wide farm groups and organizations are raising awareness about the importance of open markets for New York farmers and is encouraging a quick end to President Trump’s trade war that is creating economic hardship on family … [Read more...]
