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Milk prices at the producer level in New York state stayed high in the latest month as inflationary pressures persisted. New York dairy farms in September were paid an average of $26 per hundredweight of milk in September, up slightly from $25.90 in August, but up 37.6 percent from the $18.90 average in September 2021. […]
New York egg production rises less than 1 percent in October
New York farms produced 149.3 million eggs in October, up 0.6 percent from 148.4 million eggs in the year-prior month, the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) recently reported. The number of layers in the Empire State averaged more than 5.75 million in October, up 0.5 percent from nearly 5.73 million in the year-ago month.
Metal Solutions boosts productivity with National Grid grant
UTICA, N.Y. — Metal Solutions Inc., a Utica manufacturer, recently installed a new state-of-the-art powder-coating system at its Broad Street plant that will increase productivity. Metal Solutions received a $100,000 economic-development grant from National Grid’s Electric Capital Investment Incentive program, according to a news release from the electricity and gas utility company. Metal Solutions had
Oneida County formally opens Nexus Center sports complex
UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida County celebrated the grand opening of the $64 million Nexus Center sports complex on Thursday evening. “Today is a landmark day
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — A Canadian company on Tuesday announced plans to create the first international electric, advanced air mobility (AAM) corridor between Syracuse Hancock International
Lockheed’s Salina plant wins nearly $85M Air Force contract for radar systems for Kuwait
SALINA , N.Y. — Lockheed Martin Corp.’s (NYSE: LMT) plant in suburban Syracuse has won an $84.5 million U.S. Air Force contract for ground-based radar systems for Kuwait. This defense pact provides for four standalone radar systems, ancillary equipment, spare parts, training, warranty, and contractor logistic support, according to a Nov. 17 announcement from the
Funding for NYS foods offers local farmers’ opportunities
The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets recently announced $25.8 million in funding for the New York Food for New York Families Program. The money, which come from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), not only provides a boost to New York’s farmers, but also increases communities’ access to local foods and will
Cayuga Milk Ingredients plant expansion set for spring of 2023
AUBURN, N.Y. — Cayuga Milk Ingredients (CMI) is calling it a “new venture,” preparing to expand its Auburn facility for bottling capabilities next spring. Construction on the project has an estimated cost of $145 million, Neil Rejman, CMI board chairman, tells CNYBJ in an email. In all, the plant expansion is expected to create 70
New York manufacturing index turned positive in November
Empire State Survey indicates sector expansion The general business-conditions index of the monthly Empire State Manufacturing Survey bounced back into positive territory in November — climbing 14 points to 4.5 — as the industry expanded again. The index had declined 8 points to -9.1 in October as the sector contracted. The general business-conditions
Seneca Foods’ net sales rise more than 18% in latest quarter
FAIRPORT, N.Y. — Seneca Foods Corp. (NASDAQ: SENEA, SENEB) recently reported that net sales for the three-month period ending Oct. 1 increased 18.1 percent to nearly $440 million from more than $372 million in the year-prior quarter. The company — a Finger Lakes–based provider of packaged fruits and vegetables, with facilities across the U.S., including
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