﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><!--RSS Genrated: Sun, 08 Nov 2026 15:58:41 GMT--><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:ev="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/event/"><channel><title>New York Ag Connection</title><link>https://newyorkagconnection.com:443/home/rss/1263</link><atom:link href="https://newyorkagconnection.com:443/home/rss/1263" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><description>RSS document</description><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[New Apple Storage Method Reduces Internal Browning by 97%]]></title><link>https://newyorkagconnection.com/news/new-apple-storage-method-reduces-internal-browning-by-97</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Cornell University researchers have identified an improved storage technique that could significantly reduce internal browning in SnapDragon apples, helping New York growers ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2026 13:46:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://newyorkagconnection.com/news/new-apple-storage-method-reduces-internal-browning-by-97</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[e399e373-513d-4ea2-a825-3d4030db0b93-183587]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Hybrid Grapes Offer New Solutions for New York Vineyards]]></title><link>https://newyorkagconnection.com/news/hybrid-grapes-offer-new-solutions-for-new-york-vineyards</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 New York's wine industry is increasingly exploring disease-resistant grape varieties as growers look for ways to manage vineyard diseases, reduce pesticide applications, and ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2026 13:43:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://newyorkagconnection.com/news/hybrid-grapes-offer-new-solutions-for-new-york-vineyards</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[e399e373-513d-4ea2-a825-3d4030db0b93-183586]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Gabriella Macari Recognized Among World's Top Wine Experts]]></title><link>https://newyorkagconnection.com/news/gabriella-macari-recognized-among-worlds-top-wine-experts</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 New York’s wine industry is celebrating a significant achievement as Gabriella Macari, a wine educator, independent consultant, and co-founder of Cab Franc Forward, has ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2026 14:18:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://newyorkagconnection.com/news/gabriella-macari-recognized-among-worlds-top-wine-experts</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[e399e373-513d-4ea2-a825-3d4030db0b93-183428]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[New York Wine Industry Eligible for 2026 Mini-Grants]]></title><link>https://newyorkagconnection.com/news/new-york-wine-industry-eligible-for-2026-mini-grants</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 The New York Wine & Grape Foundation (NYWGF) opened applications for its 2026 Mini-Grant Program on November 2, 2026, offering financial assistance to wineries, grape ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2026 14:14:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://newyorkagconnection.com/news/new-york-wine-industry-eligible-for-2026-mini-grants</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[e399e373-513d-4ea2-a825-3d4030db0b93-183427]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Cornell IPM Program Generates $143M in Farm Savings]]></title><link>https://newyorkagconnection.com/news/cornell-ipm-program-generates-143m-in-farm-savings</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 A new economic study has found that Cornell University's Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program generated as much as $143.7 million in documented agricultural benefits over ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 13:51:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://newyorkagconnection.com/news/cornell-ipm-program-generates-143m-in-farm-savings</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[e399e373-513d-4ea2-a825-3d4030db0b93-183374]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[$5M Grant Advances Biochar Research on Working Farms]]></title><link>https://newyorkagconnection.com/news/5m-grant-advances-biochar-research-on-working-farms</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is providing American Farmland Trust (AFT) nearly $5 million over five years through ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 13:48:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://newyorkagconnection.com/news/5m-grant-advances-biochar-research-on-working-farms</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[e399e373-513d-4ea2-a825-3d4030db0b93-183373]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[SUNY Morrisville Students Showcase Dairy Industry Skills]]></title><link>https://newyorkagconnection.com/news/suny-morrisville-students-showcase-dairy-industry-skills</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 SUNY Morrisville students demonstrated their dairy industry knowledge and problem-solving skills at the Northeast Regional Dairy Challenge, collaborating with students from ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:42:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://newyorkagconnection.com/news/suny-morrisville-students-showcase-dairy-industry-skills</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[e399e373-513d-4ea2-a825-3d4030db0b93-183188]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[New York Expands Access to Fresh Local Food]]></title><link>https://newyorkagconnection.com/news/new-york-expands-access-to-fresh-local-food</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 At Tenmile Farm Foundation in Dover Plains, New York, Senator Michelle Hinchey announced initiatives to improve access to fresh, nutritious food for residents experiencing ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:35:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://newyorkagconnection.com/news/new-york-expands-access-to-fresh-local-food</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[e399e373-513d-4ea2-a825-3d4030db0b93-183187]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[ESF Study Explores Silvopasture Benefits for Northeast Farms]]></title><link>https://newyorkagconnection.com/news/esf-study-explores-silvopasture-benefits-for-northeast-farms</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Researchers at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) have launched a multi-year study examining how silvopasture can improve farm productivity, ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 15:16:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://newyorkagconnection.com/news/esf-study-explores-silvopasture-benefits-for-northeast-farms</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[e399e373-513d-4ea2-a825-3d4030db0b93-183079]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Fall Deer Movement Raises Collision Risks in New York]]></title><link>https://newyorkagconnection.com/news/fall-deer-movement-raises-collision-risks-in-new-york</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) are reminding motorists to remain alert for deer and moose as ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 15:13:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://newyorkagconnection.com/news/fall-deer-movement-raises-collision-risks-in-new-york</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[e399e373-513d-4ea2-a825-3d4030db0b93-183078]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[New York Invests $45 Million in Tree Nurseries and Forest Markets]]></title><link>https://newyorkagconnection.com/news/new-york-invests-45-million-in-tree-nurseries-and-forest-markets</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 New York State is investing $45 million in 44 projects to strengthen tree nurseries, forest businesses, and reforestation efforts. The funding supports sustainable forest ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 12:59:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://newyorkagconnection.com/news/new-york-invests-45-million-in-tree-nurseries-and-forest-markets</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[e399e373-513d-4ea2-a825-3d4030db0b93-182529]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Amber Churchill Received $298,476 Grant to Study Drought Effects on Lawns]]></title><link>https://newyorkagconnection.com/news/amber-churchill-received-298476-grant-to-study-drought-effects-on-lawns</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 A new research project is exploring how short-term drought conditions affect lawns and how homeowners and communities can maintain healthy green spaces while using water more ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 12:37:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://newyorkagconnection.com/news/amber-churchill-received-298476-grant-to-study-drought-effects-on-lawns</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[e399e373-513d-4ea2-a825-3d4030db0b93-182458]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[New York Invests $25 Million to 14 Open Space Projects]]></title><link>https://newyorkagconnection.com/news/new-york-invests-25-million-to-14-open-space-projects</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced more than $25.17 million in grants to support 14 important open space conservation projects across ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:56:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://newyorkagconnection.com/news/new-york-invests-25-million-to-14-open-space-projects</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[e399e373-513d-4ea2-a825-3d4030db0b93-182371]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Eleven Agriculture Students Showcase Dairy Farm Knowledge]]></title><link>https://newyorkagconnection.com/news/eleven-agriculture-students-showcase-dairy-farm-knowledge</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Eleven students from Alfred State took part in the Northeast Regional Dairy Challenge, an educational event that brings together college students interested in agriculture ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 12:34:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://newyorkagconnection.com/news/eleven-agriculture-students-showcase-dairy-farm-knowledge</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[e399e373-513d-4ea2-a825-3d4030db0b93-182207]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Warming Climate May Increase EHDV Risk in New York]]></title><link>https://newyorkagconnection.com/news/warming-climate-may-increase-ehdv-risk-in-new-york</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 An insect-borne disease called epizootic hemorrhagic disease virus (EHDV) remains uncommon in New York state. However, rising temperatures and changing weather patterns may ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:27:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://newyorkagconnection.com/news/warming-climate-may-increase-ehdv-risk-in-new-york</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[e399e373-513d-4ea2-a825-3d4030db0b93-182176]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Orien Sangle]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[New Crisis Center Expands Mental Health Support]]></title><link>https://newyorkagconnection.com/news/new-crisis-center-expands-mental-health-support</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 New York State has expanded its behavioral health network with the opening of a new Supportive Crisis Stabilization Center designed to provide immediate assistance to people ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:35:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://newyorkagconnection.com/news/new-crisis-center-expands-mental-health-support</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[e399e373-513d-4ea2-a825-3d4030db0b93-181659]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Orien Sangle]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[New York Invests Big in Farmland Protection]]></title><link>https://newyorkagconnection.com/news/new-york-invests-big-in-farmland-protection</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 New York State has announced a major investment in farmland preservation, awarding more than $48.5 million to 43 farms through its Farmland Protection Implementation Grants ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:35:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://newyorkagconnection.com/news/new-york-invests-big-in-farmland-protection</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[e399e373-513d-4ea2-a825-3d4030db0b93-181524]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[SuperUser Account]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[New York Farmers Receive $89 Million in USDA Support]]></title><link>https://newyorkagconnection.com/news/new-york-farmers-receive-89-million-in-usda-support</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) is distributing approximately $89 million in agricultural safety net and conservation payments to ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:15:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://newyorkagconnection.com/news/new-york-farmers-receive-89-million-in-usda-support</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[e399e373-513d-4ea2-a825-3d4030db0b93-181241]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Cornell Develops Crops That Communicate with Farmers]]></title><link>https://newyorkagconnection.com/news/cornell-develops-crops-that-communicate-with-farmers</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Cornell University-led research is advancing programmable plant systems that could help farmers monitor crop health, conserve resources and respond more effectively to ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:26:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://newyorkagconnection.com/news/cornell-develops-crops-that-communicate-with-farmers</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[e399e373-513d-4ea2-a825-3d4030db0b93-181195]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Topography and Soil Health Shape Corn Yield Performance]]></title><link>https://newyorkagconnection.com/news/topography-and-soil-health-shape-corn-yield-performance</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Soil fertility and field topography play important roles in determining corn yields, according to research conducted by Cornell University’s Nutrient Management Spear Program ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:21:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://newyorkagconnection.com/news/topography-and-soil-health-shape-corn-yield-performance</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[e399e373-513d-4ea2-a825-3d4030db0b93-181194]]></dc:identifier></item></channel></rss>