The State Department of Environmental Conservation is limiting unrestricted use of pesticides that can harm bee and other pollinator populations. DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos announced that certain "neonic" pesticides are being reclassified as … [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...]
Jamestown Renaissance Corporation Calls Mobile Market Pilot Program a Success
JAMESTOWN - [MEDIA RELEASE] - The Jamestown Renaissance Corporation is excited to announce the successful pilot launch of the Jamestown Mobile Market. Starting August 8, the innovative food access project serviced the Jamestown area over an 8 week … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Market Opens Saturday, June 8
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Public Market is excited for a fun, vibrant and community-focused season. Continuing on Saturdays along Cherry street between Second and Third Streets in downtown Jamestown, the Public Market will run later in the day … [Read more...]
Agriculture Department Extends Deadline for Dairy Farmers to Apply for Margin Protection Program
WASHINGTON - A one-week extension for dairy farmers to apply for a program through the U.S. Department of Agriculture that insures against years with small to no profits. The Margin Protection Program (MPP), which extended it’s deadline to sign up … [Read more...]
Gillibrand Calls on U.S. Ag Secretary to Provide Emergency Relief Funding to Dairy Farmers
WASHINGTON - Senator Kirsten Gillibrand wants the federal government to do more to support dairy farmers across the country, including those in New York, who are struggling with below market milk prices. On Tuesday, Gillibrand announced that she … [Read more...]
Schumer Visits Southern Tier Distillery, Calls on USDA to Expand Crop Insurance Program
LAKEWOOD - U.S. Senator Charles Schumer (D-New York) was in Chautauqua County Wednesday to raise awareness for the need to expand federally subsidized crop insurance for a group of farmers in New York. The four-term Senator and current Minority … [Read more...]
Schumer Calls on USDA to Prepare for Offering Drought Relief to Regional Farmers
WASHINGTON - The drought that continues to affect much of Western New York has gained the attention of Senator Charles Schumer. Schumer is calling on the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to begin the process of issuing a disaster declaration … [Read more...]
Reed Defends Record Following Challenger’s Foreign Trade Accusations
JAMESTOWN - Congressional candidate John Plumb (D-Lakewood) is taking Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) to task over his voting record when it comes to U.S. Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with other countries. According to Plumb's campaign, Reed … [Read more...]
Schumer Calls for Restoration of Federal Funding to Help Combat Bird Flu
WASHINGTON - The price of eggs in supermarkets across the country and here in New York continues to climb and as a result, U.S. Senator Charles Schumer wants to do something about it. Wednesday afternoon New York's senior senator will discuss … [Read more...]
