WATERTOWN — Right now, the saying “No Farmers - No Food” seems all too relevant as shelves are emptying at a rate lifelong farmers have never seen before. They’re still at it though, working to meet the demand and reassuring consumers that the food chain is in full operation. Read More ⇒
ATLANTA - The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that loans for small businesses, small agricultural cooperative, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and private nonprofit organizations in nine New York counties are available as a result of hail in parts of the Empire Sta… Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — A Lewis County Cornell Cooperative Extension team member was recognized as the state Educator of the Year by the state Beef Producers Association. Read More ⇒
MEXICO – It’s easy to have faith and optimism when you don’t need either. Thirty feet of solid metal blew off the top of Will Comley’s silo Saturday night, Feb. 15, and he still has both. Read More ⇒
Organizers of the Great Backyard Bird Count invite participants to show the program some love this year when the annual count begins on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14. Read More ⇒
GOUVERNEUR — Protecting the rights of the voiceless farm workers in the north country was of chief concern to members of the Lewis, Jefferson and St. Lawrence Counties Central Trades and Labor Council Wednesday night when they had the opportunity to speak with State Commissioner of Labor Rob… Read More ⇒
ALBANY — New York’s agriculture industry is rallying to find financial relief in the 2020 legislative session and executive budget after taking a hard hit from the Farmworkers Fair Labor Practices Act passed last year — and lawmakers are listening. Read More ⇒
NEW YORK — It may not be apparent when you’re spending $70 on CBD foot cream, but hemp prices are plunging amid a “grossly oversupplied” market, according to the head of the industry’s first price provider. Read More ⇒
The back end of a cow generates 80 pounds each day of what Dennis Haubenschild, who owns 750 of them near Princeton, Minn., refers to as a “non-depletable renewable resource.” Read More ⇒
President Donald Trump’s trade truce with Beijing included a pledge to buy billions of dollars of U.S. foodstuffs over the next two years, reopening one of the most important export markets for America’s farm belt. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Dairy farmers this year may receive a small profit for the milk they sell for the first time in five years, pending many different factors, according to one expert. Read More ⇒
SACKETS HARBOR — If north country farmers want their voices heard by state lawmakers in New York City, they must travel downstate and meet them in their districts, urged a New York Farm Bureau official Friday. Read More ⇒
Despite a push from U.S. Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., and north country wine makers, Ontario will not reduce its fees on U.S. wine imports as part of a new trade deal between the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Read More ⇒
Gov. Andrew Cuomo is proposing a change to state law that he says would lower taxable income for an estimated 4,000 farmers and sole proprietors. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The local dairy cooperative that lost its contract to sell milk to Kraft last month found a temporary solution that should bring in revenue, albeit less than usual. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — Farmers, non-farmers, prospective farmers, business owners, community members — anyone with insight or ideas about all types of agriculture in Lewis County — are invited to participate in a survey that will help ensure the update to the county’s Agricultural Enhancement Plan, the … Read More ⇒
Borden Dairy Co. is the second major dairy producer to file bankruptcy in recent months citing an increasingly challenging industry for producers and “unsustainable” debt. Read More ⇒
BUFFALO — A federal court judge on Tuesday halted the implementation of certain provisions of a new state law that extends a number of labor rights to farm workers. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — While Kraft Heinz decided to no longer buy milk from one local dairy cooperative in Watertown for its local plant, it agreed to purchase milk from another in Lowville. Read More ⇒
SARANAC LAKE — The Winter Farmers Market was abuzz with Christmas shoppers last weekend. Read More ⇒
BERKSHIRE — The grocery list took Anne Lee hours to make, an exercise in her increasingly desperate effort to feed her family of seven. Read More ⇒
A garlic and citrus feed supplement that lowers the greenhouse gases burped out by cows is giving farmers the chance to become global carbon traders. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — The lines are painted and the drivers have been notified: the Lewis County Jefferson Community College Education Center, 7395 East Rd., will be the new location for commercial driver’s license road tests in the county beginning on Thursday. Read More ⇒
SACKETS HARBOR — Beginning Dec. 7 and continuing through Dec. 15, Old McDonald’s Farm in Sackets Harbor will host its fourth annual Christmas on the Farm event. Read More ⇒
MEXICO - The holiday season is upon us and Oswego County Christmas tree farmers are ready to help people find the perfect tree. Big or small, narrow or round, people can find a tree that is just right on one of the many local tree farms. Buying local not only supports Oswego County farm busi… Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — Every year, for 30 days, landowners can submit their “predominantly viable agricultural land” to be included in certified agricultural districts for counties around the state. For Lewis County, that 30-day period begins Friday. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — The New York Power Authority will hold a public hearing on Friday to take comments on the sale of low-cost hydropower to a company that plans to develop a network of advanced technology greenhouses in Massena. Read More ⇒
Hello! My name is Taylor Bonoffski, I am the Oswego County Dairy Princess. Read More ⇒
U.S. farm bankruptcies in September surged 24% to the highest since 2011 amid strains from President Donald Trump’s trade war with China and a year of wild weather. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — What does a chicken have to do to get arrested around here? A pretty red hen patrolled the Lewis County Courthouse entrance and parking lot on Friday, following some people, running from others and in most cases, becoming the source of many puns and a bit of camp. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO – Joe Chairvolotti, District Manager of the Oswego County Soil and Water Conservation District, will present a free workshop on forest health issues at the SUNY Oswego Rice Creek Field Station from 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 12. The event is sponsored by the Oswego County Environmen… Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Customers who pick up fruits and vegetables from the Simmons Farms booth at the downtown farmers market might have noticed a big change six weeks ago. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — The Lowville Producers Dairy Cooperative was presented with an Empire Award by state Sen. Joseph A. Griffo, R-I-C-Rome, on Wednesday recognizing its leadership in the dairy industry. Read More ⇒
ADAMS CENTER — Two South Jefferson Central School District teachers received a $25,000 check to enhance their school’s STEM curriculum during a pep rally at the school Friday afternoon. Read More ⇒
BARNES CORNERS — The format of a public meeting called by Avangrid Renewables on the Deer River Wind Farm project is being disputed by the local anti-wind group, the Tug Hill Alliance for Rural Preservation, as a “divide and conquer” approach to public engagement. Read More ⇒
Three area dairy farms were among the beneficiaries of new state funds that will help preserve their operations in exchange for the prohibition of non-farm development on their land. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — The New York Power Authority’s Board of Trustees has approved 16 megawatts of low-cost hydropower for a company that plans to set up in Massena and create up to 240 jobs and make $110 million in capital investments. Read More ⇒
WASHINGTON — House Democrats, amid a backlash from moderates, are backing away from a plan to block President Donald Trump from extending new farm bailout funds, people briefed on the discussions said. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — A special species of “field day” was held in a cornfield along Route 12 on Wednesday when a seed company’s distributors hosted area farmers to present their new products, hear about plant disease and weed problems in the area, and do a walking tour of their own test crop, all whil… Read More ⇒
Senior government officials, including some in the White House, privately expressed concern that the Trump administration’s nearly $30 billion bailout for farmers needed stronger legal backing, according to multiple people who participated in the planning. Read More ⇒
CONSTABLEVILLE — Hundreds of people got a glimpse into a bygone agrarian lifestyle through antique farm equipment displayed during the 44th annual “Old Time” Gas Engine, Tractors and Truck Show this weekend. Read More ⇒
CANTON — A Madrid beekeeper has added a sweet touch to downtown. Read More ⇒
CONSTABLE — Farmers across Franklin County could soon be getting paid big bucks for cow manure they don’t need or want. Read More ⇒
SCHUYLER FALLS — Not collecting data on honey bee colonies? Read More ⇒
McCadam Cheese earned five medals — including one gold — at the 2019 dairy competition that was held recently at the Great New York State Fair, state Department of Agriculture and Markets Commissioner Richard A. Ball announced Thursday. Read More ⇒
The Great New York State Fair kicked off Wednesday at the state fairgrounds in Geddes, just west of Syracuse. The 13-day event includes numerous rides, games and food vendors. People can also see and touch farm animals from across the state, and even talk to the farmers about the animals. Th… Read More ⇒
SACKETS HARBOR — A successful harvest for forage involves mapping out a flexible strategy that considers changing crop and weather conditions. Joe Lawrence from Pro-Dairy will lead a Corn Harvest Silage Strategy workshop from 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 3 at Robbins Family Grain and North Harbor Dairy… Read More ⇒
Everblooming and bush habit, are not two adjectives or descriptors you would ever expect to give a sunflower, but that has all changed. It’s called Suncredible Yellow and botanically speaking it is a Helianthus hybrid. Read More ⇒
CROGHAN - From 9-11 a.m. on Sept. 7 a maple tubing workshop will be held at Pierce’s Sugar Spigot, 11601 State Route 812, Croghan, will include an update on maple industry research funded by the farmer-driven Northern New York Agricultural Development Program (NNYADP). Cost is $5 per farm; r… Read More ⇒
