November 25, 2025

Making big dairy moves in the Empire State

Allison Wilton is a market analyst for the National Milk Producers Federation and U.S. Dairy Export Council. In a recent episode of the “Cow Convos” podcast, Wilton discussed the current state of the dairy industry in the U.S. and New York State. The monthly podcast is hosted by Kaitlyn Lutz and Daniela Gonzalez, regional dairy management specialists with Cornell Cooperative Extension.

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Oneida County Farm Bureau hosts annual meeting

by Ben Simons

November 25, 2025

On Oct. 21 the Oneida County Farm Bureau hosted their 70th anniversary annual dinner meeting at Franklin Hotel Restaurant in Rome. The dinner menu was...

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Fun with Gray Family Farm turkeys

by Laura Rodley

November 25, 2025

Shelley Gray and her husband Roger have been raising turkeys for 30 years at Gray Family Farm in New Windsor, NY. First they raised chickens at the fa...

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How to ace your grant application

by Kelsi Devolve

November 25, 2025

Receiving funding through a grant is a huge honor and success, but it takes a lot of work to earn it. Going through the process of applying for a gran...

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Planning new infrastructure for the new year: Virtual fencing

by Kelsi Devolve

November 25, 2025

Virtual fencing is a relatively new farming option in the Northeast, but it’s very effective and reduces labor when moving animals between pastures. V...