New York

22 New York families receive ‘Dairy Forward’ funds

August 26, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

American Farmland Trust and Chobani awarded ‘Dairy Forward’ microgrants across state American Farmland Trust and Chobani are pleased to announce that 22 New York dairy farms were awarded microgrants through the ‘Dairy Forward’ partnership [Read More …]

USDA Invests $21 Million in High-Speed Broadband in Rural New York

July 8, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

ReConnect Funding to Connect 4,595 Rural Households to High-Speed Internet e-Connectivity The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development today announced USDA is investing $21 million to provide broadband service in rural areas [Read More …]

Rapid response is critical to building consumer trust

July 5, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

American Dairy Association responds to disparaging article in New York newspaper This week, American Dairy Association North East addressed a disparaging animal activist article in the New York Daily News, by immediately responding to set [Read More …]

Cathy Young, Center of Excellence for Food and Agriculture, talks on in-depth report calling for innovation in New York’s agri-food system

June 24, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Cornell has issued a new and in-depth report calling for innovation and investment in New York’s agri-food system. Spearheaded by the Center of Excellence for Food and Agriculture, the 62-page publication covers the full range [Read More …]

New York Farm Bureau Names 2021 State Scholarship Winners

June 10, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Three New York high school seniors have received the distinct honor of being named statewide winners of the 2021 New York Farm Bureau Agricultural Youth Scholarship. Each student received district-wide recognition and then competed [Read More …]

NYS Agriculture Commissioner kicks off Dairy Month

June 9, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Highlights actions to support NY’s dairy industry during tour at Ideal Dairy Farms & Argyle Cheese Farmer New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball today, on National Cheese Day, kicked off Dairy Month [Read More …]

New York Dairy of Distinction program seeks volunteers

June 2, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Dairy of Distinction Award has been awarded to dairy farms that strive to maintain an attractive farmstead It is a highly anticipated time of year, the time of year when spring weather finally arrives [Read More …]

New York Holds Virtual Dairy Day

June 1, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Agriculture organizations and state lawmakers gathered virtually on May 27, 2021 to celebrate Dairy Day in the State of New York and lead into June is National Dairy Month. The virtual Dairy Day was [Read More …]

John & Denise Dickinson of Ideal Dairy Farms talk about their business and the future

May 20, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Always planning for the future, John & Denise Dickinson of Ideal Dairy Farms at Hudson Falls, New York, continue to upgrade facilities, innovate their breeding program and bring in the next generation of owner / [Read More …]

Intro into Value-Added Dairy Processing

May 10, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Free Zoom webinar to be held Wednesday, June 2, 2021 from 7:00pm-9:00pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County is hosting a free zoom webinar, Intro into Value-Added Dairy Processing, on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 from [Read More …]

Cornell University Publishes ‘Call for Innovation’ for New York Agrifood System

May 4, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Analysis highlights strengths and opportunities expressed by dozens of experts; provides a roadmap for state’s agrifood potential Cornell University released a first-of-its-kind report today designed to guide inventors and investors toward urgent technology needs within [Read More …]

DairyVoice Podcast: New York Dairy Farmer Natasha Sutherland

April 16, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Here’s an episode not to be missed. Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News interviews Natasha Sutherland. Natasha is a partner with her family at Stein Farms in Leroy, New York, where she is in charge of [Read More …]

Podcast: Jon Greenwood of Greenwood Dairy on feed, soil, water, farming in New York, and getting involved

March 31, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Jon Greenwood didn’t grow up on a dairy and he started out as a college student working part time to pay for school. With backing from the farmer he worked for after graduation, he got [Read More …]

Bellwether Farms’ Whole Milk Basket Ricotta will be Available at Wegmans Food Markets

March 18, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Family-owned Bellwether Farms today announces that its hand-dipped Whole Milk Basket Ricotta will be available in the dairy aisle at Wegmans Food Markets starting March 25 in over 100 stores in the mid-Atlantic and northeastern regions of the [Read More …]

Northern New York Agricultural Research and Development Program Marks 60 Years Strong

March 9, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

The Northern New York Agricultural Development Program (NNYADP) is in its 60th year of conducting practical and innovative agricultural research in support of New York’s diverse farming industry. The New York State Legislature created the [Read More …]

Northeast Dairy Producers Association announces legislative priorities

March 1, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Recently met with legislators via Zoom to discuss priorities of New York’s dairy industry The Northeast Dairy Producers Association (NEDPA) today announced the release of its 2021 legislative priorities. NEDPA, a farmer-led organization representing more than [Read More …]

Sackets Harbor Agricultural Education and Awareness Center Supporting Agricultural Education Efforts

February 22, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

“Helping improve agricultural education and awareness is our mission” is what dairy farmer, and Chairperson of the Sackets Harbor Agricultural Education and Awareness Center (SHAEAC) Mike Burger said. The 501-C-3 Not for Profit organization formed [Read More …]

$4M to help NY farms address impacts of climate change

February 22, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Awards will help 80 farms reduce their environmental footprints and prepare for extreme weather Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced $4 million is being awarded through the Climate Resilient Farming Grant Program to help 80 [Read More …]

Coalition urges Cuomo to reconsider vaccines for ag employees

January 19, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Urges Gov. Cuomo to include agriculture and food processing employees back into Phase 1B A coalition of organizations representing various agriculture sectors from New York have signed a letter urging New York Governor Andrew Cuomo [Read More …]

Agriculture & Food Organizations Urge Gov. Cuomo to Reinclude Employees in Phase 1B

January 18, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Agriculture, food processing organizations urge Governor Cuomo to reinclude agriculture and food processing employees into phase 1B of the vaccination schedule. A coalition of organizations representing various agriculture sectors from New York have signed a [Read More …]

Joint statement released on Farm Labor Wage Board decision

January 4, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

On behalf of farmers across New York State, we thank New York Farm Bureau President David Fisher for representing the voice of agriculture, and we appreciate the Farm Labor Wage Board for recognizing that additional [Read More …]

New York Startup Competition MilkLaunch Selects Slate Milk As Winner Of $150,000 Prize

December 11, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

NYS MilkLaunch, a new startup competition focused on accelerating product innovation for dairy products in New York State, has selected Slate Milk as the winner of its inaugural competition. Slate has been awarded $150,000worth of [Read More …]

Dairy is defined by bipartisanship

November 11, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

A close reading of policy statements from dairy producers will reveal one word that keeps popping up: bipartisan. Unfashionable though that may seem in certain quarters, bipartisan solutions are the best solutions. They acknowledge that [Read More …]

Labor Roadshow IV

November 9, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

VIRTUAL EVENT Offered by the Ag Workforce Development Council New York Labor Road Show IV is an opportunity to learn about regulation changes and how to best position your business for compliance and success. Several [Read More …]

Monetizing electricity produced by farm-based anaerobic digestion in New York

October 26, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

FACT SHEET SERIES LINK PRO-DAIRY Dairy Environmental Systems has produced a fact sheet series that summarizes the options for monetizing electricity produced by farm-based anaerobic digester (AD) systems in New York. The series walks through the [Read More …]

22 New York families receive ‘Dairy Forward’ funds

USDA Invests $21 Million in High-Speed Broadband in Rural New York

Rapid response is critical to building consumer trust

Cathy Young, Center of Excellence for Food and Agriculture, talks on in-depth report calling for innovation in New York’s agri-food system

New York Farm Bureau Names 2021 State Scholarship Winners

NYS Agriculture Commissioner kicks off Dairy Month

New York Dairy of Distinction program seeks volunteers

New York Holds Virtual Dairy Day

John & Denise Dickinson of Ideal Dairy Farms talk about their business and the future

Intro into Value-Added Dairy Processing

Cornell University Publishes ‘Call for Innovation’ for New York Agrifood System

DairyVoice Podcast: New York Dairy Farmer Natasha Sutherland

Podcast: Jon Greenwood of Greenwood Dairy on feed, soil, water, farming in New York, and getting involved

Bellwether Farms’ Whole Milk Basket Ricotta will be Available at Wegmans Food Markets

Northern New York Agricultural Research and Development Program Marks 60 Years Strong

Northeast Dairy Producers Association announces legislative priorities

Sackets Harbor Agricultural Education and Awareness Center Supporting Agricultural Education Efforts

$4M to help NY farms address impacts of climate change

Coalition urges Cuomo to reconsider vaccines for ag employees

Agriculture & Food Organizations Urge Gov. Cuomo to Reinclude Employees in Phase 1B

Joint statement released on Farm Labor Wage Board decision

New York Startup Competition MilkLaunch Selects Slate Milk As Winner Of $150,000 Prize

Dairy is defined by bipartisanship

Labor Roadshow IV

Monetizing electricity produced by farm-based anaerobic digestion in New York

New York Startup Competition Milklaunch Announces Finalist

Stewart’s milk is New York’s cream of the crop for 2020

New York State Will Have A Butter Sculpture In 2020

New milk startup competition announced: MilkLaunch

New York organic dairy market: A silver lining

Dietary crude protein: how low can we go thanks to the amino acid balancing concept in dairy cows?

Why Herd Immunity Matters to Your Dairy

What If You Could?

Cover Crops After Corn Silage