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Boyce Thompson Institute unveils plant-phenotyping facility
ITHACA, N.Y. — The Boyce Thompson Institute (BTI) says it has opened its plant-phenotyping facility, PhenoSight. This new facility holds “significant potential for delivering unparalleled insights” into plant growth, development, and response to environmental conditions, according to a BTI news release. BTI is a plant-sciences research institution in Ithaca. “The opening of this facility marks […]
Munson breaks ground on landscaping project
UTICA, N.Y. — Munson broke ground Thursday, April 11 on a new 49,000-square-foot park and community space, transforming the green space from 324 Genesee St. to Cottage Place, according to the museum’s online publication Munson Bulletin. Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente Jr. also shared pictures from the event on his Facebook page. The project,
New York state honey production declines nearly 17 percent in 2023
New York state honey production fell 16.9 percent to almost 2.38 million pounds last year from 2.86 million pounds in 2022, according to a recent report from the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). New York beekeepers earned nearly $10.92 million from their honey in 2023, almost unchanged from $10.93 million the prior year, as
USDA announces water infrastructure projects, including $9.5 million development in Massena
MASSENA — U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) New York State Director for Rural Development Brian Murray recently announced that the USDA is investing more than $82 million in 10 water and wastewater-infrastructure projects throughout rural New York state. The USDA is financing projects through the Water and Waste Disposal Loan and Grant Program to help
First executive director of NENY’s Battery-NY takes office
Malliband focuses on expanding, localizing battery manufacturing VESTAL — New Energy New York has selected British engineer Paul Malliband as the first executive director of Battery-NY. Battery-NY is part of the Binghamton University-led New Energy New York (NENY) initiative. New Energy New York is designed to establish a robust lithium-ion battery-manufacturing
Oneida Indian Nation’s maple farm posts 35 percent rise in syrup production
VERONA, N.Y. — The Oneida Indian Nation’s maple farm is off to a strong start for its second season, with maple–syrup production up by 35
Over $180M in federal money slated for neighborhoods near I-81 viaduct
SYRACUSE — More than $180 million in federal funding will target work in the neighborhoods surrounding the elevated portion of Interstate 81 (I-81). The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has awarded the I-81 viaduct-replacement project the funding, which targets neighborhoods like the new 15th ward and Syracuse’s north side. After the I-81 viaduct comes down,
McFarland Johnson names director of technology
BINGHAMTON — McFarland Johnson (MJ) recently created the new position of director of technology and promoted Jason Shevrin to fill it. In this post, he will be responsible for the strategic direction and execution of the company’s future technology requirements. Shevrin is tasked with developing MJ’s sustainable strategic plan, identifying the firm’s operational and special
CenterState CEO, SU’s SSIC to use federal funding to prep area businesses for Micron’s arrival
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — CenterState CEO and Syracuse University’s South Side Innovation Center (SSIC) will use federal funding awards to help prepare area businesses for the
SUNY Morrisville adds robotic milking equipment to dairy program
MORRISVILLE, N.Y. — SUNY Morrisville’s dairy program is getting new equipment to put its agriculture students on the “cutting edge” of the industry. The school
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