The New York Farm Bureau shares its national priorities for this year. … [Read more...]
NY Farm Bureau’s 2024 National Priorities Includes Farm Bill Passage, Dairy Price Improvements
New York Farm Bureau's national priorities for 2024 include the passage of a strong Farm Bill, dairy pricing improvements, and rural mental health issues. New York Farm Bureau President David Fisher said while a one-year extension was passed in … [Read more...]
Sen. Schumer Warns of ‘Dairy Cliff’ If Dairy Margin Coverage Program Not Renewed
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said that without federal action to protect the Dairy Margin Coverage Program, the Upstate dairy industry could face a "dairy cliff." The 2018 Farm Bill enacted the Dairy Margin Coverage program (DMC), … [Read more...]
Sen. Gillibrand Prioritizes Nutrition, Food Insecurity in Farm Bill
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand has announced her ideas for improving nutrition and addressing food insecurity ahead of the 2023 Farm Bill. More than 33 million people in the United States live in households that are food insecure, with roughly … [Read more...]
Sen. Gillibrand Outlines Dairy Priorities
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand has reintroduced her Dairy Pricing Opportunity Act as part of the upcoming 2023 Farm Bill negotiations. The Farm Bill is re-visited and needs congressional approval every five years. With nearly 3,500 dairy … [Read more...]
Rep. Langworthy Appointed to House Agriculture Committee
Congressman Nick Langworthy has been appointed to the House Agriculture Committee. Langworthy issued a statement saying he was honored to be selected to serve on the committee. He added, "Western New York and the Southern Tier have a rich … [Read more...]
State Lawmakers Look Toward Establishing Rules, Regulations for CBD Products
ALBANY - The use of CBD oils has been exploding across New York and that's leading to some health officials and lawmakers questioning how safe the product actually is for consumers. CBD (aka cannabidiol) is an active ingredient in hemp and … [Read more...]
Gillibrand Urges Release of Emergency Federal Relief Funds for Dairy Farmers
WASHINGTON - After the government shutdown stalled the enactment of critical Federal Farm Bill provisions, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand Wednesday called on the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to fast-track Farm Bill implementation and … [Read more...]
GOP Senate Candidate Chele Farley Discusses Dairy, Agriculture During Jamestown Stop
JAMESTOWN - The Republican candidate challenging incumbent U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand in this year’s election was in Chautauqua County on Monday to promote her platform for helping dairy and agriculture in New York State. U.S. Senate candidate … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: House Bill Slashes $40 Billion in Food Stamp Funding
WASHINGTON - Chautauqua County's Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning), along with 216 other Republicans in the House of Representatives, voted in favor of a bill Thursday that would significantly reduce funding for the federal Supplemental Nutrition … [Read more...]
