U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) speaks with Thunder Country Ag Report host Mike Sakell after the 2024 Farm Bill was voted out of the House Committee on Agriculture with bipartisan support and will advance to the House Floor. The Farm Bill sets agricultural, food, and

Thunder Country Ag and Garden Report Host Mike Sakell has an update from Tri Valley Central School FFA Advisor Tara Berescik on the recent NYS FFA Convention in Buffalo NY where Tri Valley FFA was involved in a number of projects and demonstrations.

This week on the Thunder Country Ag and Garden Report Dr. Joe D'Abbraccio DVM of Catskill Veterinary Services, PLLC of Rock Hill and Middletown NY speaks with host Mike Sakell about Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in dairy cattle. No cases have been detected in NYS but Dr. Joe talks about how to keep your animals from flocks to livestock safe as well as reviewing symptoms and the latest NYS Ag and Markets as well as USDA guidelines.

Thunder Country Ag Report Host Mike Sakell speaks with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Sullivan County Food Systems Program Manager Alan Carroll about Sullivan Fresh Farmers Markets and the Community Cupboard food delivery program.

Thunder Country Ag Report host Mike Sakell speaks with NYS Ag and Markets Commissioner Richard Ball About a Major Fundiung Opportunity for Farms Combating Climate Change. Plus the latest on the temporary Import Requirements for Dairy Cattle Coming Into New York.

It's gardening season and The Thunder Country Ag and Garden report focuses on the garden with Katie Gasior, Hortuculture Program Coordinator from Cornell Cooperative Extension of Sullivan County NY speaking with host Mike Sakell.

This week host Mike Sakell speaks with Charles Walker, state statistician of the USDA, NASS, New York Field Office. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS)

Thunder Country Ag Report Host Mike Sakell speaks with Taylor Adam Beginner Farmer Program Manager at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Sullivan County about the technical assistance and workshops available through the program plus information on direct marketing,

Thunder Country Ag and Garden Report features Melinda Meddaugh Agriculture & Food Systems Issue Leader at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Sullivan County discussing how you can apply to be included in one of two Sullivan County Ag Districts. The annual application window is April 1-30.

It's the final NYS Maple Syrup Weekend and the Thunder Country Ag and Garden Report visits with Muthig Farm of Parksville! MIke Sakell speaks with Dennis Muthig about the 4th generation farm and maple syrup operation.