Pair of teens airlifted after 40-foot fall at Benton farm
Deputies say two teens were seriously injured after a farming accident on Thursday in the Town of Benton. Around 12:30 pm deputies were called to a farm on Preemption Road in Benton, which is located ... more
Town cites Owasco farm for illegally housing workers
The owner of an Owasco farm currently under investigation by several local and state government agencies was summoned to court later this month for illegally housing workers on his farm for months. On Thursday night, ... more
Seaweed & dairy farms could be a match made in heaven in the Finger Lakes
University of California researchers are studying whether feeding seaweed to dairy cows will reduce their emissions of methane, a potent greenhouse gas released by livestock. Early results look promising, and more studies are planned. If ... more
New York Assembly to hold hearings on legalizing marijuana
The state Assembly will seek public input on legalizing marijuana in New York at four hearings this fall. The hearings are being planned by Assembly members Joseph Lentol, Richard Gottfried, Crystal Peoples-Stokes and Linda Rosenthal ... more
Penn Yan farmer airlifted after accident involving baler
First responders say a 62-year-old Penn Yan farmer was operating a hay baler, when the brake stopped working - resulting in him being run over by the wagon. They say Andrew J. Davis, Sr., 62, ... more
Toddler killed in Milo farming accident after being run over by loader
Deputies are investigating a farm accident that happened in Milo, which left a one-year-old child dead on Tuesday. Those deputies and first responders were called to Hoyt Road in Milo for the report of a ... more
‘A great way to scout your fields’: Scans done by drones can help farmers identify problems
It’s hard to say if any of the farmers who saw drone demonstrations Wednesday at Empire Farm Days will ever buy one. However, judging by the reactions of those who stopped by the CNY Drone ... more
Empire Farm Days underway in Seneca Falls
In 1931, Empire State Potato Growers Association developed Empire Farm Days to bring farmers the newest equipment, info & techniques. On Tuesday, the event kicks off for the 85th year at the Rodman Lott Farm ... more
Legislation aims to move farm vehicles faster
Senator Pam Helming announced that the New York State Senate passed a bill that she sponsored to increase the speed at which a slow moving vehicle may travel on roadways. This legislation (S.6746) would require ... more
Sen. Helming aims to ‘level’ playing field for hops farmers
Senator Pam Helming today announced that the New York State Senate passed a bill that she sponsors to include hop yards in the definition of agricultural land. The legislation (S.8841) would give hops farmers the ... more
Cayuga County dairy serves as model for manure management
There are more than 1,200 cows on Tim and Ronda Fessenden's dairy farm. As one might imagine, those cows produce quite a lot of manure. But what happens to it all? To answer the question, ... more
Canadian tariffs impose crippling stress on local farmers
Falling milk prices over the past four years have put crippling stress on local dairy farmers, putting many out of business. And the brewing trade war with Canada has many farmers concerned it could get ... more
DEC ‘pursuing’ Owasco dairy farm for clean water violations
An Owasco dairy farm previously cited for worker housing conditions is also being investigated by the state for violating clean water regulations. In February, four adults and five children moved out of the workers' house ... more
Empire Farm Days names new management team
Last December, Melanie Wickham of Stanley announced her resignation as executive director of the Empire State Potato Growers Association and as director of the association’s popular Empire Farm Days after 32 years. At the time, ... more
FARMING IN THE FINGER LAKES: A great future for beef in the Finger Lakes
“Beef production in the Finger Lakes is on the rise, and the future appears to be very promising and poised for growth,” said John Kriese, current president of the New York Beef Producers Association. Kriese, ... more
Lyons man killed in farm accident
Wayne County Sheriff Barry Virts says his office investigated a fatal agricultural accident in the Town of Lyons on Wednesday around 3 p.m. Patrol units along with the Lyons Fire and Rescue and Lyons Town ... more
Massive fire at Aurora Ridge Dairy under investigation
Firefighters were called to the scene of a barn fire in the Poplar Ridge Fire District around 9:20 p.m. First responders say there were approximately 300 calves inside the barn, and that there was an ... more
Got Stress? Falling milk prices push Helming to host seminar with FarmNet, Farm Bureau
Staying stress-free in the world of agriculture can be a challenge. Senator Pam Helming (R-54) announced that she has joined with New York FarmNet and New York Farm Bureau to host a free seminar on ... more
Scipio Center farm, landowner settle lawsuit
A land dispute between the Elizabeth Lacey Trust and a Scipio Center farm has been settled after approximately five years of litigation. The trust, which owns land in the towns of Venice and Scipio, leased ... more
Easy, breezy energy helps power Union Springs farm
A Union Springs farm will soon be harvesting more than just crops. DuMond Farms is the site of a new vertical wind turbine installed this week, which will harness energy from the slightest breeze to ... more
Gillibrand seeks milk ‘price floor’ to help NY dairy farmers
As dairy farmers struggle with low milk prices, U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand is proposing a solution that could provide some support for farms. Gillibrand, D-N.Y., unveiled legislation Tuesday that would establish $23.34 per hundredweight as ... more
