Kori Sciandra News Today

PERRY — Emma McLaughlin was once an introvert, afraid of even the covers on “Goosebumps” books. But she longed to be brave, devoid of fear.

BATAVIA — Last year’s pandemic pause was harsh on businesses throughout the GLOW region.

Are dairy cows more productive when listening to "moo-sic"? Writer Kori Sciandra talked to an economist, a professor, and a dairy farmer in a quest to find the answer for the spring edition of The Tractor Factor, our quarterly agri-business publication. Other stories in this issue include the 2021 farm outlook by a Cornell University expert, Livingston and Wyoming county farms are recognized by the New York State Agricultural Society, and a look at efforts to protect farmland in Avon.