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The Spotted Lanternfly along with the Lymantria Dispar Dispar (LDD) (formerly known as ‘gypsy moth’) is a threat to many types of trees and fruits such as apples, grapes, peaches, and cherries.

The spotted lanternfly might be pretty, but it is an invasive species and wreaks so much havoc that officials in PA and NY are asking people to kill it on sight.

The Windsor Central School District plans to hire a farm manager and agricultural consultant with funds provided by the United States Department of Agriculture.

Multiple cases of listeria, as well as one death, have been linked to Tyson pre-cooked chicken sold nationwide, including in Binghamton area grocery stores.

Local schools, churches, and other community organizations are stepping up to once again offer free meals to kids and teens in Broome and Tioga counties.

U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillbrand (D-NY) is announcing the Relief for America’s Small Farmers Act.

A group that helps feed the hungry in the region says it is feeling the strain of the on-going U.S. government shutdown.