Challenges aplenty face New York’s dairy industry
We highlight dairy industry issues, including expanding the eligibility of an overtime tax credit.
Examining issues facing New York’s dairy industry
We examine whole milk in schools, a new dairy processing plant and lower carbon bridge fuels.
Dairy promotion is big business for New York
New York Dairy Promotion Advisory Board Chair Larry Bailey explains how they direct $15 million annually.
State looks to ward off bird flu in dairy cows
Dr. Carie Telgen discusses efforts to prevent New York dairy cows from contracting the bird flu.
New York farms poised to enter uncharted territory
A special state wage board has begun the process to lower the mandatory overtime threshold for farmworkers in New York.
Apr 30, 2020: Best of: Dairy farms struggle with decreased demand
The Capitol Pressroom · Apr 30, 2020: Best of: Dairy farms struggle with decreased demand We kicked off today's show with an examination of the state’s dairy industry, which could soon be the beneficiary of a plan from Gov.
Hochul administration zeroing in on expanded eligibility of farmworkers tax credit
State tax and farm officials are discussing how to make a tax credit for farmworker overtime costs apply to more farming operations.
Compromise struck on future of controversial pesticide
Jim Davenport, a Hudson Valley dairy farmer, discusses a compromise deal on the future use of neonicotinoids in New York.
NY farmers make the case for holding the line on overtime benefits
Sept. 2, 2020 - A series of hearings have taken place to discuss the state’s overtime work threshold for farm workers. We heard from Kim Skellie, dairy farmer and New York Farm Bureau Board member, and Elizabeth Wolters,
