dairy farms

Amendment to Farm Bill could help boost upstate milk production

Kate O'Connell — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 11:31:00 +0000

The five year Farm Bill, likely to pass a vote in the U.S. Senate next Monday, includes an amendment from New York Sen. Charles Schumer that attempts to address rising demand for milk.

Schumer says the amendment could help New York’s dairy farmers supply a fast-growing yogurt industry.

It would create a $5 million pilot program aimed at helping small dairy farms access technical help for things like animal nutrition and business planning.

Greek yogurt plant could boost upstate dairy industry

Kate O'Connell — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 20:29:39 +0000

Upstate New York’s newest Greek yogurt factory opened its doors in Batavia, Monday. The factory is a joint venture between Pepsi and German dairy giant, the Theo Muller Group. The Muller Quaker Dairy Plant is touted as a shot in the arm for the dairy industry in western New York.

Immigration reform would address labor shortages on NY farms

Matt Richmond — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:42:51 +0000

As lawmakers in the Senate's Judiciary Committee debate the immigration reform bill released last month, farmers in New York State are hoping to find enough workers to fully staff their operations. It's a yearly struggle in New York and nationwide and according to a report by Farm Credit East, more than 1000 farms in New York could close or shrink by two-thirds if immigration laws were fully enforced.

Byrne Dairy to join growing NY yogurt industry

Matt Richmond — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 21:51:00 +0000

The yogurt industry in upstate New York is getting attention as a bright spot in the region's lackluster economy. Now, Byrne Dairy is will be joining other companies in this growing agribusiness.

Cuomo to hold wine and beer summit

Karen Dewitt — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 16:18:10 +0000

Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced he’s holding a wine and beer summit at the Capitol in October to improve business opportunities for the state’s wineries and craft breweries.