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Thursday, April 18, 2013  New York says it's now No. 1 nationally in yogurt production.

Sunday, April 14, 2013  Nearly 1,000 cows were at the State Fairgrounds this weekend for the 2013 New York Spring Dairy Carousel.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  After a 10 year decline in the demand for milk, Central New York dairy farmers are seeing a boost in business thanks to the growing popularity of Greek yogurt.

Monday, March 25, 2013  The recent yogurt boom in upstate New York has meant more jobs and more economic activity. But it has not led to many more dairy cows in the state.

Thursday, March 14, 2013  The yogurt culture continues to grow in Central New York. An Ohio-based company is setting up shop in Lysander next month, and could bring as many as 120 new jobs.

Friday, March 08, 2013  New York officials want the state to be part of a pilot program to test the cost-effectiveness of serving Greek yogurt in school meal programs.

Monday, February 25, 2013  Pilot program starts April 1st, Syracuse Schools will participate

Friday, January 04, 2013  The Farm Bureau of New York reported today that New York farmers are testifying at four public hearings across the state about the Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO) and the effect it will have on their farms.

Thursday, December 20, 2012  Two new sweet treats are open at Destiny USA.

Wednesday, December 12, 2012  The founder of Chobani Yogurt, Hamdi Ulukaya, is all smiles these days.

Wednesday, October 31, 2012  Byrne Dairy says they will need site approval and funding assistance from New York State.

Wednesday, October 24, 2012  State regulators, farmers and orchard growers are heading to Albany for New York's wine and beer "summit."

Thursday, September 27, 2012  Gov. Andrew Cuomo is calling a "summit" to boost the beer and wine industries in New York just months after a similar event promoting efforts to make New York the nation's largest producer of Greek-style yogurt.

Wednesday, August 22, 2012  It is one of the most highly-anticipated events of the New York State Fair: the unveiling of the butter sculpture.

Tuesday, August 21, 2012  The U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded almost $200,000 for a new access road into a western New York business park that will be home to a Greek yogurt plant.