Agriculture
Flying pigs perished, Lloyd’s of London claims, due to Atlas Air negligence
The pigs were damaged, the complaint states, “due to the livestock having been subjected to high temperatures, heat distress and other...
Vertical farming takes root in Hudson Valley
Poughkeepsie's Farmers & Chefs restaurant installed the containers two days after the state of emergency was issued.
PepsiCo challenged by black farmers group to expand business ties
PepsiCo was urged to seek out "black farmers as significant sources of its products."
Stamford’s Fairgate Farm to have curbside pickup only this season
Cash will not be accepted on purchases for this season.
Aspetuck Land Trust acquires Gilbertie’s Farm in Easton for $2 million
The land trust intends to keep Gilbertie’s -- the largest certified organic greenhouse operation in the Northeast -- as a working...
Bethel’s 85-year-old Blue Jay Orchards up for sale
Blue Jay has long been an attraction for locals and tourists, with hayrides and a popular “pick your own apples†business.
CBD startup taps Dutchess County farm for hemp production
"When it is time for harvesting, you are dealing with plants the height of a man," Lonsdale said.
Connecticut’s ‘Centers of Excellence’ health care moves forward
State Comptroller Kevin Lembo, who announced the initiative in July, said that two contractors have been selected to help implement the...
New York state seeking $2B from opioid industry
The Department of Financial Services wants the money to make its way into the pockets of businesses and individuals, perhaps in...
Suite Talk: Jeff Wentzel, founder of the Connecticut Hemp Industry Association
"It's brand new and people are still learning," said Wentzel about the state's hemp industry. "Thankfully, the hemp community is about...
Gov. Lamont touts success of hemp-growing pilot program
Connecticut has licensed 82 hemp growers, two processors, and 21 manufacturers under the program for the cultivation, harvesting, processing, and manufacturing...
New NY law gives more protections for pets sold through stores
"If pet dealers are going to profit from the sale of living animals, they should at the very least adhere to...
Bunge teams with BP on Brazilian bioenergy joint venture
BP and Bunge will have equal representation on the new company’s board of directors, with BP’s Mario Lindenhayn serving as executive...
U.S. Sen. Murphy reintroduces bill seeking student loan forgiveness for new farmers
"Farmers are critical to Connecticut's economy and we should be doing everything possible to make it easier for anyone to enter...
Fairfield University project tracks Bridgeport’s community gardens
"Sometimes people need a unifier, and in many ways the community gardens are," said Fairfield University's Joseph Delgado.
