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How New York State's agriculture industry is staying competitive
We examine some of the challenges facing New York's agriculture industry and outline some innovative responses. We distinguish between two types of agriculture: commodities and value-added consumer foods. We show that commodities are a small fraction of the agriculture industry in New York State and are not a growing market segment, while value-added goods are the primary products of New York farms and represent a market segment that is growing significantly. We then briefly discuss important strategies that agricultural producers are using to remain competitive, including the adoption of ...
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Making hay off the land
Farmland prices are skyrocketing across the Ninth District. Many worry that the boom can?t last, and what consequences might lurk if it doesn?t.
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Supplies and prices of agricultural commodities
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Beginning farmers and local food systems
Growing support for community-driven economic development, local food, and sustainability is one reason a diverse group of young people are going into farming.
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Farm mortgage loans at commercial banks
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Where’s the buzz?
Ninth District beekeepers stung by fewer honeybees; sticky issue for ag sector.
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The position of agriculture in mid-1947
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Swap meet
How a real estate law has driven up farmland prices.
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Agriculture in the war