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CUBA — There was a Cuba family who sent five siblings to serve during World War II: Hugh Deforest Lockwood, Archie Darrel Lockwood, Ray Jerry Lockwood...

(This is part two in a two-part series on NY Last Chance Horse Bail-out of Allegany, which helps save horses and connect them with new owners.) ALLEGA...

NORTH COLLINS — The Southwestern New York Dairy, Livestock, and Field Crops Program will host a Beef Quality Assurance Training and Dairy Farm Tour Sa...

Soil testing is the building block of any nutrient management program — testing allows growers to assess pH, organic matter and the nutrient levels in...

BELMONT — A farm disaster preparation program aims to help farmers plan for disasters while also helping with insurance costs. The Cornell Cooperative...

ALFRED — Over 700 students experienced the diversity of academic programs offered at Alfred State during the Veterinary, Agricultural and Skilled Trad...

OLEAN — The Greater Olean Hospitality Committee is eager to honor four new Hospitality Award recipients at Community Appreciation Day on Saturday, Oct...

LITTLE GENESEE — Local members of the National Society Descendants of American Farmers presented a Farm Recognition Certificate to Trippacres in Littl...

Cornell Cooperative Extension in southwestern New York is planning a webinar on new technology involving livestock grazing for noon to 1 p.m. Oct. 4. ...

PORTLAND — What’s contained in the 2023 Farm Bill was on the minds of more than 120 people who attended a House Agriculture Committee listening sessio...

At 89, Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa probably isn’t considering a second career. But if he should, his recent comments point to a future in s...

ANDOVER — Horse lover Maryann Whitehouse rode off on another horseback adventure this past spring. Whitehouse, who formerly rode and bred Morgan horse...

Farmers sometimes need to use pesticides to protect their crops and to ensure a stable supply of food for their livestock and consumers. These pestici...

LITTLE VALLEY — Participants in the 2023 4-H Animal Class Market Auction at the 180th Cattaraugus County Fair enjoyed a record $234,600 payday on Satu...

LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County Fair officials announced numerous results for Open Class judging from last week’s 180th county fair. ANTIQUE TRACTO...

LITTLE VALLEY — As the 180th Cattaraugus County Fair enters its last day today, many eyes will be on the 4-H Market Class Animal Auction. The auction ...

LITTLE VALLEY — Market beef and dairy steers vied for top honors at the 180th Cattaraugus County Fair on Thursday. Easton Pence of Randolph claimed th...

LITTLE VALLEY — A familiar name to country music fans for nearly two decades performed one of the hottest shows in town this summer when Jake Owen pla...