Tractor Art in the Snow

This isn't from New York, but it's still pretty cool.

Go to http://www.countryliving.com/life/news/a37152/prunty-farms-tractor-art/ to check it out.

Cows Killed in Barn Collapse in Cuyler

Some dairy cows have been killed in a barn collapse in Cortland County.

Find out more here http://www.localsyr.com/story/d/story/update-5-cows-killed-10-injured-in-cortland-county/50113/rv5pjrebwU23YQjIlVhA1w

Snow is Falling in Central New York

Mimi, the prized sow at the Yerdon farm in Redfield, hangs out with a snow friend.

Carolyn Yerdon, a weather observer for many area newspapers and TV stations, said Redfield has seen 105 inches of snow so far this season as of Monday afternoon. "Nothing to brag about," she said. "Last year at this time, we had more than 200 inches."

Many areas of Central New York -- including Oneida, Oswego, Onondaga and Madison counties -- were caught in a lake-effect snow band on Monday, Jan. 5. Some areas were expecting up to a foot of snow. 

Snow Wreaks Havoc on Western NY Farms

Here are two more stories on how the snowstorm in Western New York is affecting farmers:

Go to http://www.dairyherd.com/news/buffalo-area-dairies-dig-out-record-blizzard
and http://www.buffalonews.com/city-region/weather/in-eden-cows-suffer-as-barns-collapse-under-snows-weight-20141122

Farm Bureau Reacts to Western NY Snow

Statement from New York Farm Bureau president on snow in Western New York:

“Our immediate concerns are with those farms that are dealing with the devastating impacts of the record snowfall," said Dean Norton, president of New York Farm Bureau.

"The snow load weighing down the roofs of barns and greenhouses remains a serious concern, and we encourage all farmers to keep a close watch on the conditions and prepare to move people, animals and equipment to a safer location if need be.

Dean Norton

"New York Farm Bureau is working with New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets and the rest of the team with the State Office of Emergency Management and Cornell Cooperative Extension to monitor the damage and response," he said. 

"In addition, we have been in touch with our Congressional delegation as well concerning needs and resources. We greatly appreciate everyone’s hard work in this emergency situation. New York Farm Bureau will assist our members to navigate any disaster assistance should it become available,” Norton said.

Massive Snowstorm Hampers Milk Collections

Yes, that killer storm out in Western New York is affecting farmers.

Read the story http://www.agweb.com/article/new-york-storm-hampers-milk-collections--catherine-merlo/ at this link.