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Dairy Market Watch
This September 2026 Dairy Market Watch report from Cornell CALS PRO-DAIRY examines component production, pricing, and utilization trends in the Northeast Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO #1) compared to national averages. Component production...
  • Cornell Cooperative Extension
  • Animal Science
  • Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management

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A Healthier Home Helps Residents Reduce Environmental Health Risks

Relevance The condition of a home plays a critical role in the physical and emotional health of its residents. In Albany County, many households, particularly those with limited financial resources, face preventable environmental health hazards...

  • Cornell Cooperative Extension
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Precision Manure Management Protects Delaware County Watersheds
Relevance Delaware County contains sensitive watersheds, including portions of the New York City drinking water supply watershed in the Delaware River basin and the Upper Susquehanna River/Chesapeake Bay watershed. The small farms in this...
  • Cornell Cooperative Extension
CCE Broome's Nutrition Educator Ann Supa in the Commercial Kitchen.

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CCE Broome Commercial Kitchen Incubator to Strengthen Local Food Businesses
Relevance Access to licensed commercial kitchen space is a significant barrier for food entrepreneurs seeking to start or expand value-added food businesses. Without appropriate facilities, small businesses face challenges meeting food safety...
  • Cornell Cooperative Extension
MFO volunteers learn some of the finer points to assess tree health and quality from MFO Regional Director Shane Stevens of CCE Columbia-Greene. This training at the Siuslaw Model Forest also allowed the volunteers to learn about deer fencing as a way to reduce deer impacts.

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Forestry Education Strengthens Woodland Stewardship
Relevance Nearly 800,000 private woodland owners manage more than 10 million acres of forestland across New York. These forests support environmental quality, wildlife habitat, forest products and rural economies. Most landowners lack formal...
  • Cornell Cooperative Extension
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Expanding Agritourism Outreach Across New York State
Relevance Agritourism has become an increasingly important strategy for farm diversification and economic sustainability in New York. According to the 2022 USDA Census of Agriculture, 947 New York farms offered agritourism, generating $55.5...
  • Cornell Cooperative Extension

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Regional Action Strengthens Invasive Species Prevention

Relevance Invasive species threaten the ecological, economic and social well-being of New York’s Capital Region. Invasive plants and animals disrupt native ecosystems, reduce biodiversity, degrade habitat quality and impair ecosystem services...

  • Cornell Cooperative Extension
Two people harvest oysters from the waters of Manhasset Bay.

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Community Oyster Gardening Improves Manhasset Bay Water Quality
Relevance New York’s oyster populations have declined significantly since the 19th century, with an estimated 1 percent of historic oyster reefs remaining due to overharvesting and degraded water quality. In Nassau County, elevated nitrogen...
  • Cornell Cooperative Extension
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Taste NY Markets Expand Market Access and Enhance Value-Added Agriculture
Relevance Small and emerging food and beverage businesses across New York State often face barriers to entering competitive retail markets, including limited distribution networks, high marketing costs, regulatory requirements, and restricted...
  • Cornell Cooperative Extension
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Annual ryegrass cover crop in New York
This fact sheet was authored by Joe Lawrence, PRO-DAIRY forage systems specialist, Kirsten Workman, PRO-DAIRY nutrient management specialist, and Mike Hunter, IPM coordinator, and was shared in the July 2026 PRO-DAIRY e-Leader newsletter...
  • Cornell Cooperative Extension
  • Cornell Dairy
  • PRO-DAIRY
A view of Skaneatles from Skaneateles Lake

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Protecting Water Quality Through Septic System Education
Relevance Skaneateles Lake is a critical natural resource for Central New York and serves as the primary drinking water source for residents throughout the watershed and the City of Syracuse. Nearly 2,000 homes within the watershed rely on...
  • Cornell Cooperative Extension
Four individuals in red t-shirts stand in a classroom next to screens displaying "CLIMATE CHANGE."

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Cornell Climate Stewards Strengthen Resilience Across NY
Relevance Communities across New York State are experiencing increasing temperatures, sea-level rise, and more frequent extreme weather events. Many local governments and residents want to respond but face barriers such as limited staffing...
  • Cornell Cooperative Extension

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Smart Firegear Research Advances Firefighter Safety and STEM Education

Relevance Firefighters face extreme thermal stress, mobility restrictions, and prolonged exposure to hazardous conditions while wearing turnout gear. Heavy protective ensembles can increase heat strain, raising the risk of cardiovascular...

  • Cornell Cooperative Extension
A large green tractor with a manure spreader stands in a green field, surrounded by rolling hills and a partly cloudy sky.

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Advancing Agricultural Profitability Through Precision, Pasture Innovation
Relevance Farmers across New York face rising input costs, labor shortages, and increasing environmental regulations that affect profitability. Small, dispersed fields and limited access to custom services can slow adoption of cost-saving...
  • Cornell Cooperative Extension
A person stands before a group, infront of a raised garden bed, with green houses in the background.

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Resilient Gardens Expands Hands-On Food Gardening Education Across New York
Relevance Many New York State residents want to grow their own food but face barriers, including limited gardening knowledge, a need for hands-on training, and disconnection from local resources and support. The Seed to Supper program is carried...
  • Cornell Cooperative Extension
Snow-covered apple orchard with bare trees in neat rows.

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Extension Outreach Guides Rootstock Selection and Tree Decline Diagnosis
Relevance Winter freeze events can damage apple tree vascular tissues, leading to decline, reduced productivity, and economic loss. Growers have reported unexplained tree weakening but often lack clear guidance on how rootstock cold hardiness...
  • Cornell Cooperative Extension
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Community-Based Ladybug Project Advances Natural Pest Control in New York
Relevance In New York, most insect pest outbreaks are naturally suppressed by predators such as lady beetles. However, declines in native ladybug species have reduced biodiversity that supports effective biological control. Phloem-feeding pests...
  • Cornell Cooperative Extension
A grey dapple horse grazing in the foreground, fall leaves on the trees in the background.

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Horse Farm Improvement Program Boosts Management and Welfare Across NY
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...
  • Cornell Cooperative Extension
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Advancing Precision Crop Load Management with Digital Imaging
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...
  • Cornell Cooperative Extension
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Cornell Cooperative Extension Strengthens NY Defense Against Invasive Pests
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...
  • Cornell Cooperative Extension