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Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
State hands out first round of dairy modernization grants
LOWVILLE, N.Y. (WWTI) – Dairy farms are hoping to get a shot in the arm from the first round of funding from New York State to help with modernization. Governor Kathy Hochul announced on Monday nearly $21.6 million has been awarded to 103 farms across the state through the Dairy Modernization Grant Program to support New York's dairy industry. Need for milk once Chobani expands to Rome seems promising to family dairy farms The awards were announced this morning at a special event at Glory Days Farm, a 120-cow dairy farm in Lowville in Lewis County. Dignitaries such as Agriculture Commissioner Richard Ball, Lewis County Manager Tim Hunt and Lowville Mayor Dan Salmon were on hand for the announcement. Our aspiration is for our farm and farms like ours to remain viable for future generations. The Dairy Modernization Grant Program gives farms like ours the opportunity to progress and innovate, and continue being the lifeblood of our communities. This program encourages the adoption of efficient technology that improves food safety with more consideration to environmental impacts, securing the future of dairy in New York. The Beyer Family, owners of Glory Days Farm in Lowville Here's a breakdown of funding by region: Capital Region: nine farms were awarded a total of nearly $1.8 million. Central New York: 18 farms were awarded a total of more than $3.9 million. Finger Lakes: 20 farms were awarded a total of more than $4.3 million. Mid-Hudson: One farm was awarded more than $147,000. Mohawk Valley: 11 farms were awarded a total of more than $2.1 million. North Country: 15 farms were awarded a total of more than $3.3 million. Southern Tier: 13 farms were awarded a total of nearly $2.6 million. Western New York: 13 farms were awarded a total of more than $2.7 million. Here is the list of farms in Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence counties that will be part of the first round of grants: CTS Dairy (Jefferson) Locust Hill Dairy LLC (Jefferson) North Harbor Dairy, LLC (Jefferson) Sheland Farms, LLC (Jefferson) Celtic Acres, LLC (Lewis) Glory Days Farm (Lewis) Irish Settlement Farm (Lewis) Moserdale Dairy (Lewis) Murrock Farms LLC (Lewis) Silvery Falls Farms LLC (Lewis) J & J FARMS (St. Lawrence) River Breeze Dairy LLC (St. Lawrence) Royal J. Acres LLC. (St. Lawrence) Stauffer Farms LLC (St. Lawrence) The grant program awarded eligible applicants for projects to expand on-farm milk storage capacity, improve the transportation and storage of milk, and strengthen the dairy industry. The program supports the needs of dairy farmers by facilitating the installation of critical technological and infrastructural improvements that will improve dairy supply chain efficiency and avoid the need for raw milk dumping during emergency events. NYS has roughly 3,000 dairy farms that produce over 16 billion pounds of milk annually, making New York the nation's fifth-largest dairy state. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Reuters
5 days ago
- Business
- Reuters
Chobani beats class action over 'zero sugar' label
May 29 (Reuters) - Chobani escaped a proposed class action over claims its 'Chobani Zero Sugar' yogurt actually contains sugar, after an Illinois federal judge on Thursday said the labeling met U.S. Food and Drug Administration requirements. The lawsuit accused Chobani of misleading consumers by failing to count the allulose – a fruit-derived sweetener – in the sugar content of its 'Zero Sugar' products. U.S. District Judge John Tharp Jr. in Chicago said U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulations govern how the yogurt is labeled and outweigh state consumer protection laws about labeling. The agency has not definitively said whether allulose is counted as sugar in its regulation governing nutrition labels for food products, but it has said that it is not currently treating allulose as a sugar and won't go after companies that leave it out of their products' sugar content listed on the label, Tharp said. Tharp dismissed the claims brought by the named plaintiffs and the proposed class of nationwide consumers. Attorneys for Chobani did not immediately respond to requests for comment, nor did attorneys for the proposed class. Four shoppers from Illinois, Arizona and Kansas filed the lawsuit in 2023, claiming they were misled by the 'Zero Sugar' labeling on the yogurts. Allulose is a monosaccharide or simple sugar with a chemical structure similar to fructose, so it isn't 'zero sugar,' the shoppers said. The lawsuit, which brought claims under 37 states' consumer protection laws, sought damages and disgorgement of Chobani's profits, among other things. Chobani moved to dismiss the lawsuit, pointing to the FDA's statements on allulose. Allowing the lawsuit to move forward would deter the use of a sugar-substitute that the FDA believes could improve public health by reducing sugar consumption, the company said. Tharp agreed, saying that while the FDA hasn't issued its definitive statement on allulose, its comments on how it views allulose have expressly authorized the 'Zero Sugar' label. The case is Jason Franco et al v. Chobani LLC, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, No. 1:23-cv-03047. For Chobani: Drew Tulumello of Weil, Gotshal & Manges; and Erik Ives of Fox Swibel Levin & Carroll For the plaintiffs: Yates French and Heather Kramer of Rathje Woodward; and Alexander Burke of Burke Law Offices
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Pregnant anchor's water breaks before the morning news—and she powers through the whole broadcast
It started on the WRGB morning show in Albany, New York, like any other morning. But on May 21, just moments before going live, co-anchor Olivia Jaquith experienced what many moms recognize as the most unforgettable moment: her water broke. And instead of heading straight to the hospital—she stayed. As reported by NBC News via TODAY, Jaquith chose to anchor the entire three-hour morning show while in early labor, contractions and all. The moment was announced with both joy and disbelief by her co-anchor, Julia Dunn, who shared with viewers at the top of the broadcast: 'We do have some breaking news this morning. Literally, Olivia's water has broke, and she is anchoring the news now in active labor.' To which Jaquith calmly responded: 'Early labor. Early labor. Let's not get carried away.' In true journalist fashion, Jaquith smiled through the contractions, even timing them with her co-anchor on air. At one point, Dunn noted they were just two minutes apart. Jaquith, still unfazed, reassured viewers: 'No, well, there was one, but it's been a few minutes since then, so we're still in good shape.' The WRGB team rallied around her with humor and support. The screen displayed a cheeky chyron: 'Days Past Due Date: 2' and later, 'Baby Watch' and 'Here Comes Baby P, Good Luck Olivia.' Still, Jaquith maintained her signature poise: 'I'm happy to be here, and I'll stay on the desk for as long as I possibly can,' she said. 'But if I disappear, that's what's going on.' She revealed live on Facebook that her water had broken in the studio bathroom before the show. When asked why she stayed, she simply said: 'I think I can get through a three-hour show.' Throughout the show, Jaquith delivered stories and even found space for humor. During a segment transition, she prompted viewers to take a 'water break.' And when talking to the meteorologist, she quipped: 'If my baby does come today, Craig, how's the weather?' Her professionalism—and relatability—shone through every moment. Later in the show, as new viewers tuned in, Dunn offered a recap: 'Olivia's water broke, and she's still here. She's been doing the entire show. This is her decision to do this.' And Jaquith? Unbothered. 'I'd rather be at work than at the hospital.' By 7:56 a.m., as the show wrapped, Jaquith was still seated at the anchor desk. Dunn gave her a high-five and summed it up perfectly: 'Whole show. Three hours of news, in contractions. I think that's a first for CBS6.' There's something extra special about this moment—especially when you learn that Dunn is also pregnant. In March, she shared the news of her second pregnancy on Instagram, featuring a joyful photo of both women holding their baby bumps. 'Every morning we have Chobani yogurt together on the anchor desk,' Dunn captioned. It's the kind of morning news moment that's as rare as it is real—raw, brave, and a little bit wild. At a time when many working moms are forced to choose between presence and performance, Olivia Jaquith gave us a new kind of live report: one that showed resilience, humor, and heart—all while bringing new life into the world. To every mom who's ever shown up to work while holding it all together—this moment is for you.
7NEWS
22-05-2025
- Health
- 7NEWS
Pregnant US TV anchor Olivia Jaquith continues presenting news after water breaks
A US news anchor's water has broken moments before she was set to go on air — but instead of rushing off to deliver her baby, the presenter carried on delivering the morning news. Earlier this week, viewers tuned into WRGB, a CBS affiliate in Schenectady, New York, to find co-anchors Olivia Jaquith and Julia Dunn with grins and big news: Jaquith's water had broken moments earlier and instead of heading to the hospital, she would remain behind the desk, contractions and all. Jaquith is expecting her first baby, a boy, according to WRGB. WRGB did not immediately respond to a request for an update on Jaquith. 'We do have some breaking news this morning,' Dunn said at the top of the show. 'Literally, Olivia's water has broke, and she is anchoring the news now in active labour.' 'Early labour. Early labour,' Jaquith responded with a smile. 'Let's not get carried away.' Dunn noted on air that they had been timing Jaquith's contractions, estimating they were two minutes apart. 'No, well, there was one, but it's been a few minutes since then, so we're still in good shape,' Jaquith said. 'I'm happy to be here, and I'll stay on the desk for as long as I possibly can. 'But if I disappear, that's what's going on.' Dunn also went live on Facebook on Wednesday morning, and Jaquith explained that her water broke while she was in the studio bathroom. After Dunn asked why she was still at the newsroom, Jaquith said, 'I think I can get through a three-hour show.' On the broadcast, her co-workers celebrated Jaquith with sweet references to her baby news, such as a graphic at the top of the screen that read: 'Days Past Due Date: 2.' Later, a headline at the bottom of the broadcast read, 'Baby Watch', and, 'Here Comes Baby P, Good Luck Olivia'. Throughout the show, Jaquith made references to her big day. 'If my baby does come today, Craig, how's the weather?' Jaquith asked, turning to the show's meteorologist. When the show offered a prompt for a coffee break, Jaquith suggested viewers take a 'water break'. Later in the show, Jaquith and Dunn welcomed viewers just tuning in with a recap of the developing story. 'Olivia's water broke, and she's still here,' Dunn said. 'She's been doing the entire show. This is her decision to do this.' 'I'd rather be at work than at the hospital,' Jaquith quipped. Jaquith was still behind the anchor desk at 7.56am local time, according to footage from WRGB. 'Whole show,' Dunn commented while giving her co-anchor a high-five. 'Look at that. Three hours of news, in contractions. I think that's a first for CBS6.' 'Well, hopefully I don't see you tomorrow, but make sure you join Julia,' Jaquith told viewers at the end of the broadcast. Dunn also happens to be pregnant. In March, the co-anchor shared the news of her second pregnancy in a post on Instagram. In her announcement, both Jaquith and Dunn held their baby bumps and smiled wide for the camera. 'Every morning we have Chobani yogurt together on the anchor desk,' Dunn wrote in her announcement.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Pregnant anchor's water breaks before she hosts the morning news, and she keeps on going
A news anchor in Albany, New York, delivered the day's breaking news just minutes after her water broke. On May 21, viewers tuned into WRGB, a CBS affiliate in Schenectady, New York, to find co-anchors Olivia Jaquith and Julia Dunn with grins and big news: Jaquith's water had broken moments earlier and instead of heading to the hospital, she would remain behind the desk, contractions and all. Jaquith is expecting her first baby, a boy, according to WRGB. (WRGB did not immediately respond to a request for an update on Jaquith.) 'We do have some breaking news this morning. Literally, Olivia's water has broke, and she is anchoring the news now in active labor,' Dunn said at the top of the show. 'Early labor. Early labor,' Jaquith added with a smile. 'Let's not get carried away.' Dunn noted on air that they had been timing Jaquith's contractions, estimating they were two minutes apart. 'No, well, there was one, but it's been a few minutes since then, so we're still in good shape,' Jaquith said. 'I'm happy to be here, and I'll stay on the desk for as long as I possibly can,' Jaquith added. 'But if I disappear, that's what's going on.' Dunn also went live on Facebook Wednesday morning, and Jaquith explained that her water broke while she was in the studio bathroom. After Dunn asked why she was still at the newsroom, Jaquith said, 'I think I can get through a three-hour show.' On the broadcast, her co-workers celebrated Jaquith with sweet references to her baby news, such as a chyron at the top of the screen that read, 'Days Past Due Date: 2.' Later, a headline at the bottom of the broadcast read, 'Baby Watch,' and, 'Here Comes Baby P, Good Luck Olivia.' Throughout the show, Jaquith made references to her big day. 'If my baby does come today, Craig, how's the weather?' Jaquith asked, turning to the show's meteorologist. When the show offered a prompt for a coffee break, Jaquith suggested viewers take a 'water break.' Later in the show, Jaquith and Dunn welcomed viewers just tuning in with a recap of the developing story. 'Olivia's water broke, and she's still here. She's been doing the entire show,' Dunn said. 'This is her decision to do this.' 'I'd rather be at work than at the hospital,' Jaquith quipped. Jaquith was still behind the anchor desk at 7:56 a.m., according to footage from WRGB. 'Whole show,' Dunn commented while giving her co-anchor a high-five. 'Look at that. Three hours of news, in contractions. I think that's a first for CBS6.' 'Well, hopefully I don't see you tomorrow, but make sure you join Julia,' Jaquith told viewers at the end of the broadcast. Dunn also happens to be pregnant. In March, the co-anchor shared the news of her second pregnancy in a post on Instagram. In her announcement, both Jaquith and Dunn held their baby bumps and smiled wide for the camera. 'Every morning we have Chobani yogurt together on the anchor desk,' Dunn wrote in her announcement. This article was originally published on
