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Gillibrand, Hanna Urge USDA To Reclassify Greek Yogurt

Jim Rondenelli — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 20:17:00 +0000

Washington, DC (WIBX) - Senator Kristen Gillibrand and Congressman Richard Hanna are renewing their call to officially classify Greek yogurt as a source of protein under the Department of Agriculture's MyPlate nutrition guidelines.

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Oneida County Declared Disaster Area After Summer Drought

Gino Geruntino — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 16:30:21 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - Nearly 30 counties in New York State have been declared disaster areas because of crop damages and losses from this summer's drought.

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USDA On The Lookout For Asian Longhorn Beetle

Gino Geruntino — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 19:32:27 +0000

Washington, DC (WIBX) - Hot on the heels of the Emerald Ash Borer comes a new invasive species capable of wiping out the state's maple industry.

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Biomass Crop Production Meetings To Be Held Locally

Gino Geruntino — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 10:30:00 +0000

Oriskany, NY (WIBX) - Three groups are working together to offer farmers in Herkimer and Oneida counties the opportunity to establish, produce and deliver biomass feedstock.

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Chicken Corn Chowder Recalls In New York

Kristine Bellino — Sun, 15 Jul 2012 00:12:59 +0000

Washington, DC (WIBX) - If you have cans of chicken corn chowder on your shelves you'll need to check them.

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USDA Issues Summer Food Safety Tips

Gino Geruntino — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 17:53:09 +0000

Washington, DC (WIBX) - The USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service is urging people to protect themselves from food borne illness this summer.

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NY Maple Syrup Production Down From 2011

Gino Geruntino — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 16:32:17 +0000

Albany, NY (WIBX) - Maple syrup producers were left with a bitter taste in their mouth, as this year's production numbers were well off last year's pace.

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Local Farmers Eligible For Disaster Assistance After Frost, Freezes

Gino Geruntino — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 15:56:59 +0000

Central New York (WIBX) - Farmers and producers impacted by frost or freezes earlier this year may be eligible for assistance from the Farm Service Agency.

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USDA, FSIS To Begin Testing For More Strains Of E.Coli

WIBX — Thu, 31 May 2012 18:45:05 +0000

Washington, DC (WIBX) - Starting next week, the USDA and Food Safety Inspection Service will begin testing for six additional strains of E. coli.

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Ash Borers Pose Possible Threat To Ash Trees Nationwide

Gino Geruntino — Tue, 29 May 2012 22:00:21 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - Since when does a green, torpedo-shaped bug get its own awareness week? Perhaps when it's capable of killing any ash tree it sets its sight on.

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Compensation Increasing For Farmers Affected By Plum Pox Virus

Kristine Bellino — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:37:35 +0000

(WIBX) - If you wonder why you might be paying more for certain fruit these days, the Plum Pox Virus might be to blame.

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Utica's Mayor Roefaro: Plan Isn't Just 'For The Birds'

Branden Block — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 18:57:01 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - Utica Mayor David Roefaro has a 3-point plan that could change the way upstate New York municipalities deal with the ever soaring crow population.

According to Roefaro, since the early 90’s the crow population in Upstate New York has increased exponentially, specifically in cities across the I-90 corridor

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USDA, SBA Partnership For Small Business Growth In CNY

WIBX — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 21:05:29 +0000

Syracuse, NY (WIBX) - In an effort to boost the growth of small businesses in Upstate New York, two federal agencies are working together to inform residents of the many opportunities available to them.

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Community Supported Agriculture In Central New York

WIBX — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 18:25:51 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - Spring is in the air and for many that means joining their local community supported agriculture group.

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