It really boils down to this: that all life is interrelated. We are all caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied into a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one destiny, affects all indirectly. – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Ahhh, the weed. Despised by many, almost to the point of violence. Once, while…Continue Reading Happy National Weed Appreciation Day!
An #IPM Field Trip
Recently, our Livestock & Field Crops IPM Extension Area Educator, Ken Wise did a guest lecture in the Cornell IPM class taught by Dr. Toni DiTomasso and Dr. John Losey. But Ken didn’t only stand in front of the chalkboard (or white board); he did a hands-on lecture on fly pest management at the new…Continue Reading An #IPM Field Trip
NEWA “Survey Says…”
In late 2018, NEWA’s Coordinator, Dan Olmstead, and its creator, Dr. Juliet Carroll, concluded an assessment of a 2017 user survey. They, and the NEWA State Coordinators, reviewed user demographics, website content needs, and user experience before passing it on to Cornell’s Survey Research Institute. The electronic survey included a subset of questions first asked…Continue Reading NEWA “Survey Says…”
IPM Celebrates the New Year With News for You
We decided on a new look for our IPM Year in Review—our first-ever calendar. Who doesn’t put calendars to good use? I’ve already noted a couple of dentist appointments in mine. And for you, dear reader, we offer our calendar sampler—four months, four topics, four new things to learn….Continue Reading IPM Celebrates the New Year With News for You
2018’s Best of NYS IPM
“None of us is as smart as all of us.” –Ken Blanchard 2018 has been quite the year and we have been busy blogging, tweeting, videoing, and Facebooking about it. Here’s a recap of some of our more popular 2018 offerings: ThinkIPM – our catchall blog and a great way to keep a pulse on…Continue Reading 2018’s Best of NYS IPM
Avipel Shield seed repellent reduces feeding by birds on newly planted corn
NYSIPM’s Livestock & Field Crops IPM Extension Area Educator, Ken Wise, has news for field corn growers. Crows, ravens, black birds, starlings, grackles, Canada geese, sea gulls and wild turkeys have been a pest problem annually for corn growers in New York. Damage to corn stands occurs when planted corn emerges and birds pull the…Continue Reading Avipel Shield seed repellent reduces feeding by birds on newly planted corn
Training the Next Generation of Crop Scouts and Advisors
Today’s post is by Jaime Cummings, NYS IPM Field Crops and Livestock Coordinator Each year, hundreds of prospective certified crop advisors (CCA’s) prepare for the certification exams across the country. This certification is required by many reputable independent crop consultant firms for their scouts and consultants to ensure that they hire only the best and…Continue Reading Training the Next Generation of Crop Scouts and Advisors
New Posters Available from Don’t Get Ticked New York
Many of us have snow or slush on the ground. While this changes tick activity, it doesn’t mean tick and tick-borne disease risk is over. We’re pleased to provide our newest Tick infographic posters for Farmers, Hunters and Children. Members of the community IPM team continue to gather all the latest information on tick activity…Continue Reading New Posters Available from Don’t Get Ticked New York
Western Bean Cutworm Population Boom
This post is based on an article written for Cornell’s WHAT’S CROPPING UP blog by Ken Wise (NYS IPM) and Mike Hunter (CCE North Country Regional Ag Team) with editing by NYS IPM’s Jaime Cummings and Marion Zuefle. Read the full article here Western bean cutworm (Striacosta albicosta) aka WBC was first discovered in…Continue Reading Western Bean Cutworm Population Boom
The eat-local movement: IPM works for you…
… no matter who you are. Eat local! For towns and cities small and large, the eat-local movement is a boon for farmers and consumers alike. You (the consumer) get your veggies fresh, while you (the farmer) can build a base of local buyers who know your products. Tomatoes, cukes, and sweet peppers. Lettuce and…Continue Reading The eat-local movement: IPM works for you…