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...]
Governor Signs Legislation Authorizing Manufacture and Sale of Ice Cream, Frozen Desserts Made with Liquor
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo Monday signed legislation (S7013/A8732) authorizing the manufacture and sale of ice cream and other frozen desserts made with liquor in New York State. The legislation will help New York's dairy farmers, liquor and … [Read more...]
Cuomo Says State Will Work to Address Glut in Dairy Market and Shortages at Food Banks
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo announced a new initiative Monday intended to stop the wasteful dumping of milk by state dairy farmers who are struggling during the coronavirus pandemic. Due to supply chain disruptions caused by the COVID-19 outbreak, … [Read more...]
Reed Expected to Speak on a Variety of Issues Including Impeachment, Healthcare, and Agriculture During Thursday Town Hall in Falconer
FALCONER, NY - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) will be hosting a town hall meeting Thursday night in Falconer at the Ellicott Town Hall building on S. Work St. Reed will likely hear from residents who want to voice their opinion on the … [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...]
Governor Takes Time to Highlight State’s Robust Dairy Industry
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo Tuesday thanked all the people who make New York’s dairy industry such an important sector of the state’s economy in celebration of Dairy Month in New York State and across the country. As the State's leading … [Read more...]