Congressman Tom Reed wants to ensure dairy farmers in Western New York and the U.S. get a "fair shake" following a ruling on a trade dispute between the U.S and Canada. Reed, in his weekly media call, discussed the Ways and Means Committee hearing … [Read more...]
Dairy Farmers in Chautauqua County Resilient Despite Effects of Pandemic
Dairy farmers remain optimistic in Chautauqua County despite hardships endured during the pandemic. That was the message from Cornell Cooperative Extension Farm Business Management Specialist Katelyn Walley-Stoll while talking about June being … [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...]
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...]
County Officials Focus on Crisis Affecting New York Dairy Farmers
ALBANY - Dairy Farmers across New York State are struggling with low prices that are making it difficult for them to make ends meet. As a result, New York State Association of Counties and its Standing Committee on Agriculture and Rural Affairs … [Read more...]
