Maple TAP Act could create thriving NY industry
Maple syrup isn’t just good on pancakes and waffles, it’s good for the economy and Sen. Charles Schumer wants to help local producers make more of it. Schumer recently announced the introduction of...
View ArticleNew York is first stop for Farm Bill hearings
New York farmers are the first to weigh in on the next federal Farm Bill. They met last week with members of the House Committee on Agriculture during a field hearing in Saranac Lake, which was...
View ArticleFarm bill: Still a little something for everyone
WASHINGTON — The Senate has begun laying the groundwork on a massive farm bill that would cut spending while also creating new subsidies for farmers. The Senate Agriculture Committee is considering its...
View ArticleImmigration, student loans top Congress’ plans
WASHINGTON — Congress returned Monday to potentially incendiary fights over nominations, unresolved disputes over student loans and the farm bill, and the uncertainty of whether lawmakers have the...
View ArticleDairy farmers welcome farm bill’s overhaul
MILWAUKEE — Farmers expressed relief this week that a long fight over federal dairy subsidies had ended with an overhaul that most thought would be fair and effective in keeping farms from going under...
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