Search for News & Stories
Report
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...
Report
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...
Report
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...
Report
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...
Report
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...
Report
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...
Report
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...
Report
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...
Report
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...
Report
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...
Report
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...
Report
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...
Report
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...
Report
Relevance Nitrogen is essential for crop production, yet excess application can contribute to nitrogen loss with impact on water and air quality. New York dairy farmers face increasing pressure to improve nutrient use efficiency while...
Report
Relevance Thousands of small businesses across New York State will undergo ownership transitions in the coming decade. Nearly 30,000 businesses employing more than 750,000 workers face potential closure or sale without succession plans in place...
Report
Relevance New York dairy farms face increasing pressure from volatile milk prices, rising labor, feed, and other input costs, and ongoing supply chain challenges. These factors limit profitability and make long-term planning difficult. Without...
Report
Relevance Hard cider has emerged as a significant economic driver for apple growers, family farms, and agritourism, yet limited availability of suitable cider apple cultivars has constrained industry growth. Many U.S. cider producers rely on...
Report
Relevance Lawns cover millions of acres across the United States and represent one of the most intensively managed land uses in residential and urban environments. Traditional high-input lawn care relies heavily on fertilizers, herbicides, and...
Report
Relevance Many young people today experience limited access to nature-based learning, reducing opportunities to build science literacy, leadership skills, and environmental awareness. Educators have expressed a need for engaging, hands-on...
We openly share valuable knowledge. Often through email.
Sign up for more insights, discoveries and solutions.
Please enter a valid email address to subscribe to the newsletter.