New York's "local" beef, often not as local as you think
The steaks stacked in the coolers of butcher shops in New York may be marketed as local, but just what that label means varies widely.
View ArticleFighting fire blight in New York's apple industry
New York is the second biggest apple producing state in the country. But, last year production dropped dramatically due to a warmer winter, early blooms, and harsh spring frosts. The total production...
View ArticleFarmers and beekeepers respond to colony collapse
Since 2006, honey bees have been abandoning seemingly healthy hives in large numbers, raising alarm among beekeepers, farmers and researchers. But, the industries that are dependent on honey bees are...
View ArticleFarmers' property taxes rise as land values increase
Agriculture is one of the most dynamic and innovative economic sectors in New York state. All this week, the Innovation Trail team is reporting on some of the current challenges and opportunities...
View ArticleUpstate farmers get innovative to access major food markets
Most of the time, Eric Andrus is a beef and rice farmer. But lately, he’s learning to be a boat builder. On this day, he’s in the barn, sanding the hull of a big wooden barge. “We’re about to apply the...
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