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New York farmers stand to lose hundreds of millions in vital conservation funding if Congress eliminates Inflation Reduction Act investments in the next Farm Bill, a new report warns. The study, published by the Policy ... more

Agriculture has always been one of the leading industries in the United States. It has provided the country's citizens with food for centuries and has become a testing ground for various technological innovations. Today, US ... more

Finger Foods Farm recently announced an ambitious commitment to strengthening regional agriculture, aiming to source 30,000 pounds of locally grown produce by the end of 2025. The Bloomfield-based farm, which launched just three months ago, ... more

New York farmers are facing severe losses after a harsh winter led to widespread building collapses, with over 100 farms in Oneida County alone affected. Many aging farmers may retire rather than rebuild, raising concerns ... more

The New York Farm Bureau is raising alarms over proposed tariffs, saying they will significantly impact farmers and consumers. President David Fisher pointed to rising costs for essential imports like canola meal for dairy cows ... more

New York dairy farmers are closely monitoring trade tensions as former President Donald Trump hints at new tariffs on Canadian dairy products. If imposed, these tariffs could trigger Canadian retaliation, further disrupting the industry. Farmers ... more

Climate change and stagnant research funding threaten U.S. agricultural productivity, marking the first slowdown in decades, according to a new study. Researchers estimate that reversing this trend requires a 5% to 8% annual increase in ... more

New York Agriculture Commissioner Richard Ball visited Shadow Hill Maple Farm in Ontario to mark the first maple tapping of the season. He encouraged residents to participate in Maple Weekends on March 22-23 and March ... more

Every month, around 50 dairy farmworkers filter into a church basement in western New York after a grueling day of work. They order dinner from a local Mexican or Puerto Rican restaurant, and settle in ... more

Gov. Kathy Hochul criticized President Donald Trump’s newly enacted tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports, warning they will increase costs for families and threaten New York farmers. She also condemned proposed federal cuts to low-income ... more

Governor Kathy Hochul is calling on New York businesses and farms to report the effects of President Donald Trump’s new tariffs, which impose a 25% duty on imports from Canada and Mexico and increase tariffs ... more

Gov. Kathy Hochul announced $9.6 million in funding to expand mental health services in New York's rural areas. This includes $7.6 million to create new Critical Time Intervention (CTI) teams in underserved regions and $2 ... more

Spotted lanternflies are posing an increasing threat to the Finger Lakes grape industry, damaging vines and lowering grape quality. Agricultural economist Allan Pinto tells RochesterFirst.com that reduced crop quality can lead to price penalties, a ... more

Governor Kathy Hochul announced that Ontario County farms will receive over $5.4 million through the CAFO Enhanced Nutrient and Methane Management Program to support water quality and climate-friendly practices. Three farms in the Seneca Watershed ... more

Cornell University experts warn that the invasive spotted lanternfly could cost New York grape growers millions in losses if left unmanaged. Projections estimate losses of $1.5 million in the first year of infestation, escalating to ... more

The New York Farm Bureau testified at a joint legislative budget hearing at the State Capitol today, urging lawmakers to address critical funding needs for agriculture in Governor Kathy Hochul’s 2025 executive budget proposal. Kyle ... more

Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) praised the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) final decision to modernize Federal Milk Marketing Orders (FMMO), including a critical provision he championed to reinstate the “higher of” Class I mover formula ... more

The New York Farm Bureau unveiled its 2025 state legislative agenda during a press call on Tuesday, outlining a comprehensive set of goals to address challenges facing the state’s agricultural sector. NYFB President David Fisher ... more

Schuyler County farmers and landowners are invited to a workshop on January 23 to learn about solar energy development on agricultural lands. Hosted by Schuyler County Cornell Cooperative Extension and the Farm Bureau, the event ... more