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Spotted lanternfly, an invasive species, continues to pose threat to East End vineyards
The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets is urging residents to remain vigilant in identifying the spotted lanternfly, an invasive plant hopper from Asia that continues to...
Four North Fork pot cultivators have received licenses from New York State
In the three months since the New York State Cannabis Control Board began issuing “conditional cultivating” licenses, nine Suffolk County companies have been authorized to grow marijuana, including four...
Researchers say shellfish, kelp could be key to combat ocean acidification
Researchers at Stony Brook University have discovered a way to combat ocean acidification with a culture of shellfish and kelp, potentially benefiting local marine ecosystems, shellfish farmers and economies...
Suffolk County case raises questions about possible spread of avian influenza strain in flocks
Long Island poultry producers are taking precautions to protect their flocks from highly pathogenic avian influenza, also known as HPAI, after the virus cropped up in a backyard flock...
