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Shorter winters chip away at a logging town’s future — The Daily Climate.

Schumer visits West Chazy to promote Maple TAP Act » Local News » Press-Republican.

Gillibrand: change the way dairy farmers get paid – WSJ.com.

Northern New York farmers planted nearly 15,000 acres of soybeans in 2012.To help them select soybean seed with the best potential to produce both high quality and high yield under the unique growing conditions of their region, the farmer-driven Northern New York Agricultural Development Program (NNYADP) conducts on-farm variety trials. The NNYADP-funded variety trials provide […]

Agri-Mark shares $10.2 million profit » NEW TODAY… » Press-Republican.

Could the Lowline Angus Cow Save Vermont Beef? | Seven Days.

Owens pushes legislation » Local News » Press-Republican.

Riding yogurt boom, fruit company Agrana plans Lysander plant; 120 jobs possible | syracuse.com.

Sweets in store on maple weekends » NEW TODAY… » Press-Republican.

Feds bust up $100M NC crop insurance fraud ring – Yahoo! News.

Lewis Family Farm sells two parcels for preservation » NEW TODAY… » Press-Republican.

Ag Society names grandstand acts » Local News » Press-Republican.

Food from Farm to feature local products » Local News » Press-Republican.

Who will save the Adirondack Park’s timberlands? « The In Box.

Backyard Bird Count: Adirondacks Still Underrepresented | The Adirondack Almanack.

Breaking: APA will vote on new clear-cutting rules « The In Box.

Green groups oppose easing NY dairy pollution regs » Albany Round-up » Press-Republican.

Watertown Daily Times | Time for north country to see glass half full and market region’s wineries.

Watertown Daily Times | Lunch managers weigh in on Greek yogurt as a possible protein source.

Northern New York Maple Specialist Michael Farrell is excited about the 2013 maple season. As part of a Northern New York Agricultural Development Program-funded outreach program, Farrell has developed tools to encourage producers and landowners to help Northern New York realize its true maple industry potential. “For New York State and the Northern Forest region […]

Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Bill Owens announced that he has been appointed to the influential House Appropriations Committee, which has jurisdiction over federal spending. In Congress, the Committee exercises authority over federal spending in every department.  This includes spending for the Department of Defense and their activities at Fort Drum, the U.S. Department of Agriculture […]

Outside Story: How Do Trees Survive Winter Cold? | The Adirondack Almanack.

Senator Betty Little today said more than 50 projects in the 45th Senate District have been awarded state funds through the second round of Regional Economic Development Council awards.

Plattsburgh, NY – Today, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that Regional Economic Development Council’s throughout New York would receive funding to spur job growth in the region.  Owens offered the following statement on the Governor’s announcement: “Today’s announcement is an important step forward in our ongoing commitment to help create jobs throughout New York,” said Owens.  “Even […]

USDA relaxes school lunch rules « The In Box.