Guest Essay: Apple Industry Urges Resolution to Mott’s Strike

Canandaigua, N.Y. —On behalf of the New York Apple Association Inc., the grower-supported trade organization that represents more than 700 New York state apple growers, I am writing to express our concern over the current labor dispute at the Mott’s plant in Williamson, Wayne County.

New York apple growers have been committed to producing the finest apples for the Mott’s company for over 150 years, dating back to when Samuel Mott started his small cider and vinegar company bearing his name.

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Apple Industry Urges Resolution to Mott’s Strike

Cargill to Manufacture and Distribute Triple Crown(R) Horse Feed Products

Cargill announced today that it will manufacture and distribute Triple Crown® horse feed products through its Nutrena®, ACCO® and Agway® dealer networks in 31 states throughout the country (see complete state listing below)...

"We are excited to offer the Triple Crown product line-up to our current Nutrena®, ACCO® and Agway® dealers," said Brian Parham, director of marketing for Cargill Animal Nutrition-North America.

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Cargill to Manufacture and Distribute Triple Crown

A Veggie Tale: Many Pests Prey on Cabbage

(EDITOR'S NOTE: Tom Rivers is following Bajonet cabbage - from seed to table - as part of a series on local agriculture.

BYRON -- The big leaves crunch as Jim Starowitz works his way through a field of cabbage on Tower Hill Road.

The plants are growing well, ahead of schedule, and they are robust. Starowitz lifts the 18-inch long leaves on the cabbage, a variety called Bajonet. He inspects the leaves and the heads of cabbage. Most show no signs of insect nibbling, wilting or other problems.

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Many Pests Prey on Cabbage

New York Mulls Offshore Wind Farm

he New York Power Authority (NYPA), America’s largest state owned electric utility, has applied to the federal government for a 25-year lease to develop a wind farm in the Atlantic Ocean, off the east coast of Long Island.

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New York Mulls Offshore Wind Farm