Agriculture

New York state has kicked off another business competition, this time focusing on the state’s agricultural industry. The state already has competitions...

Rep. Tom Reed (R-Corning) hosted U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue in Geneva Wednesday for a roundtable discussion with local farmers. Trade deals,…

Farm owners on Thursday warned New York State lawmakers that legislation that would give workers the right to organize to demand better wages and…

New York’s apple industry has about a 21 percent higher economic impact than traditional studies have found. That totals to about $574 million, according…

Local and state officials are promoting farm-fresh Christmas trees this holiday season. It is an $8 million industry in New York State and the trees are…

A tax exmption that is deemed essential for farmers and growers across New York State has been extended for another decade. Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday…

New York is one of only 13 states where animal cruelty laws are not part of the penal code. That would change under a bill being considered in the state…

The House Agriculture Committee approved the long-awaited 2018 Farm Bill Wednesday. It includes a controversial change to food stamps that could push…

Real maple syrup is a sweet treat, but it often comes with a hefty price tag. This is why researchers are working to develop a new method to produce…

As shortages of Christmas trees drive up prices in some parts of the country, a statewide expert says New York has an abundant supply of trees. Growers in…