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...]
FDA Recalls Forestville Business’ Pumpkin Juice Due to Botulism Concerns
Walker’s Wine Juice LLC of Forestville is recalling its pumpkin juice due to botulism contamination concerns. Botulism is a potentially fatal form of food poisoning and can cause the following symptoms: general weakness, dizziness, double-vision, … [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...]
Invasive Spotted Lanternfly Found in More Locations In NYS
Spotted Lanternfly has been found in more locations across New York State. The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets announced the invasive, non-native insect has now been found in Albany, Schenectady, Ontario, and Seneca … [Read more...]
50,000 Pounds of Food Distributed Through Grow Chautauqua Pilot Program
The Grow Chautauqua pilot program has distributed over 50,000 pounds of food to Chautauqua County communities so far this season. Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County oversees the program, which is funded by the USDA and NY State … [Read more...]
WIC Recipients Eligible For $50 In Farmers’ Market Coupons
Families participating in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) can receive double the benefits to spend at participating farmers’ markets. Eligible individuals can visit their local WIC clinic to … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Spotted Lanternfly – August 1, 2024
New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets; the State Department of Environmental Conservation officials, and experts from Cornell University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Integrated Pest Management program provide an update on … [Read more...]
Spotted Lanternfly Detected In Finger Lakes
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 York Restricts Dairy Cattle Imports Due To Avian Flu Outbreak
New York State has announced temporary import requirements for dairy cattle coming into the state following detections of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in dairy cattle and goats in other states. The New York State Department of Agriculture and … [Read more...]
Linnea Haskin To Coordinate NY Food For NY Families Program In Chautauqua County
Former Jamestown Public Market Director Linnea Haskin has joined Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County’s Nutrition Program. Haskin will be employed as a Food Resource Educator for the Grow Chautauqua Food System Program. The … [Read more...]
