Market losses threaten Finger Lakes grape farmers in fall
New York grape growers face a disastrous season as Taylor Wine Co cuts purchases sharply, leaving 150 to 200 farmers at risk of going out of business. The drop in New York wine demand, global surplus, and weak prices push many growers toward drastic restructuring and possible bankruptcy.
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Warren Morse
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Bob
Ed Pinneo
Farmers win tax exemption for new fruit plantings
New York Gov. Mario Cuomo signed a law granting a partial property tax exemption for farmers planting fruit trees and grape vines. The five year relief starts at 90 percent and falls to 20 percent, aiding growers facing financial losses amid weak markets. The measure targets new plantings under five years old and is expected to reduce tax collections by about $85,000 annually.
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New York
New York Farm Bureau
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