The USDA has declared a disaster, bringing relief for grape growers in the Lake Erie Grape Belt. Congressman Nick Langworthy announced the relief is for farmers who experienced major crop losses as a result of an unexpected freeze on April 25, … [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...]
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...]
Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES Receives Distance Learning USDA Grant
Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES is receiving a $775,620 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Congressman Nick Langworthy announced the grant that's part of the Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grants Program. Last year, … [Read more...]
Pomfret Receiving $3.4 Million For Phase Two Of North End Water District
The town of Pomfret is one of nine upstate communities receiving federal funding to modernize their water infrastructure. U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced that the town will receive $3.4 … [Read more...]
NYS To Participate In Summer EBT Program
New York State will participate in the Summer EBT program which will provide meals to two million low-income school-aged children in the state. Governor Kathy Hochul opted the state into the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Summer Electronic … [Read more...]
NYS Law Bans Use Of Certain Pesticides To Protect Pollinators, Other Wildlife
A new state law bans the use of certain neonicotinoid pesticides in order to protect pollinators, birds, and other wildlife. Governor Kathy Hochul signed the law, known as the Birds and Bees Protection Act. The legislation restricts the use of … [Read more...]
New Plant Hardiness Map Released by USDA
A map that indicates plant hardiness has been updated and released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County’s Master Gardener Program said the last time the map was updated was in 2012. An … [Read more...]
Pomfret, Sherman Receive USDA Funds For Snow Removal Equipment
The town of Pomfret and village of Sherman have received funds through the USDA to purchase new snow removal equipment. Congressman Nick Langworthy announced the town of Pomfret is receiving a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural … [Read more...]
USDA Approves Agriculture Disaster Designation for 31 NYS Counties Following Freeze That Destroyed Crops
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has approved the New York State Farm Service Agency’s request for a federal Agricultural Disaster Designation following this past May’s deep freeze that destroyed thousands of acres of crops for 31 counties across … [Read more...]
