Agriculture
State of the District — Q2 2026
Inaugural issue. This report documents conditions in NY-23 as of June 11, 2026, with emphasis on the second quarter, and sets Rep. Langworthy’s …
126 Growers, 2,600 Acres, and the Federal Response After Refresco
Why This Matters for NY-23
The Lake Erie grape belt — running through northern Chautauqua County into Pennsylvania — is the single largest …
Sugar Industry Pays for Congressional Trips to 'Build a Bench of Loyal Allies' — Langworthy's Office Took One
Why this matters in NY-23
NY-23 is an agricultural district. Decisions made by the U.S. House about commodity programs, crop insurance, biofuels, …
Agriculture Week: Langworthy Touts 'Family Farm' Tax Wins. His Own District Tells a Different Story.
Why This Matters for NY-23
NY-23 contains some of New York’s most productive farmland — Chautauqua County’s Lake Erie Grape Belt (one of …
SCOTUS Strikes Down Tariffs 6–3. Langworthy Says They 'Proven Effective.' The Numbers Disagree.
The Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision in Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump on February 20, 2026 struck down all tariffs imposed under the …
What Federal Policy Is Actually Doing to Steuben County
Why This Matters for NY-23
This summary connects the dots between federal policy votes in Washington and what’s actually happening on the ground …
Farm Bill: Claiming 'Victory' and Blaming Democrats for Legislation That Never Received a Floor Vote
Why This Matters for NY-23
The April 2024 frost destroyed 75% of Chautauqua County’s grape crop — an estimated $220 million in losses. …