NY Dairy Farmers Get $8.5M Boost | Rochester News

New York’s dairy farmers are set to get a major boost with $8.5 million in new grants aimed at modernizing milk transport and storage tech—making the supply chain smoother and more resilient. Governor Hochul highlights this as part of a $42 million statewide investment, with $21M already deployed last year to 103 farms. The third round, totaling $12.75M, is already budgeted. Farmers can apply for $50K–$250K to upgrade equipment like bulk tanks and transport tankers. Applications open August 19, 2026, with info sessions in September and a deadline of October 28, 2026. This push comes alongside big investments in processing plants like Fairlife and Chobani, cementing New York’s role as a top Northeast milk producer. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4c5e3ca0cd61dee5