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Average butterfat and protein levels in Northeast milk fell slightly in April from the month prior, but were higher year over year. The Statistical Uniform Price, not including PPD, rose to $18.80/cwt, and with a $3.43 PPD, the effective price...
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Relevance Horses are a significant part of New York State agriculture, contributing to the economy, land stewardship, and animal services. Despite the sector’s size, horse owners and managers have had limited access to coordinated, research...
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Relevance Precision crop load management is critical for New York apple growers to optimize fruit size, quality, and return bloom while managing labor and production costs. However, no single digital imaging tool currently meets monitoring needs...
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Relevance New York State agriculture faces ongoing threats from invasive pests and diseases that reduce crop yields, threaten poultry health, and disrupt farm viability. Invasive insects cost U.S. agriculture $13 billion annually, with...
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Relevance Raspberry and strawberry production in the United States is concentrated in California and Florida, where climate variability and rising costs challenge long-term sustainability. Demand for locally grown fruit is increasing, creating...
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Relevance New York State livestock producers face limited access to meat processing in part due to a shortage of trained butchers. Farms often encounter processing waitlists of 12 months or more and therefore must schedule slaughter dates before...
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March brought positive movement in milk prices across Federal Milk Marketing Order 1. The Statistical Uniform Price (SUP) rose to $18.47 per cwt (excluding PPD), and with a $2.66 PPD in Suffolk County, MA, the total reached $21.13. Component...
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This fact sheet authored by PRO-DAIRY forage systems specialist Joe Lawrence and nutrient management specialist Kirsten Workman was shared in the April 2026 PRO-DAIRY e-Leader newsletter, distributed to an email list of nearly 7,000 dairy...
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Grain production on New York dairy farms has increased over the last few years, according to Cornell Dairy Farm Business Summary (DFBS) data. Milk production base programs and the inability to grow the herd, land availability combined with no...
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Relevance Flood risks are increasing across New York State, yet many local floodplain administrators lack the training and resources needed to effectively reduce damage to lives and property. This challenge is especially pronounced in small and...
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Relevance Climate change is altering weed dynamics on dairy and field crop farms across New York State. Shifts in temperature, precipitation, and seasonal patterns are reducing herbicide effectiveness, increasing the spread of invasive species...
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Relevance Forest regeneration across the Northeastern United States is increasingly threatened by over-browsing from high deer populations, which limits seedling survival and prevents the establishment of new forest growth. Poor regeneration...
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Relevance Weed pressure remains one of the most persistent and costly challenges facing both organic and conventional farmers. Weeds compete directly with crops for water, nutrients and light, leading to reduced yields and profitability when not...
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Relevance Parents and caregivers in rural New York often experience limited access to evidence-based parenting education and family support programs due to geographic isolation, transportation barriers and fewer locally available services. Rural...
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Relevance Parents across New York State are navigating increasingly complex challenges that influence child development, family well-being, and long-term health outcomes. Issues such as opioid misuse, alcohol use, nutrition concerns, behavioral...
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Relevance Play is one of the most powerful drivers of early childhood development, shaping children’s language acquisition, spatial reasoning, problem-solving abilities, and social-emotional skills. Yet many parents—especially those in...
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Relevance Agricultural producers across New York State are experiencing increasingly frequent and severe flooding events driven by climate change. These conditions threaten the reliability of traditional grain, vegetable, and fruit production...
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Relevance Weeds compete with crops for nutrients, water, and light, leading to reduced yields and economic losses. Weeds can also indirectly impact crops by serving as alternate hosts for pests and pathogens, interfering with crop production...
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Relevance Floods are increasing in size and frequency across New York State, yet many households remain uninsured and vulnerable to financial losses. Social and economic barriers prevent families from purchasing flood insurance, even in high...
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