Canada thistle (Cirsium arvense) is a weed in the Aster family that has become more challenging in specialty crop systems, pastures and disturbed sites. Reduced tillage cropping systems struggle with Canada thistle because it spreads through seeds and underground root systems that can extend 20 feet deep and 17 feet across. It is found throughout Read More…
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Management of Spotted-Wing Drosophila Webinar
Please join the Sustainable SWD Management Team on December 8, 2022 at 12:00pm EST for a one-hour webinar on “Advances in Behavior-Based Tactics for Management of Spotted-Wing Drosophila”. Register in advance for this webinar at: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WSqvqIkESmWY0Lv_p40Oig
Reminder: Many Neonicotinoid Pesticides Reclassified as Restricted Use in NYS as of January 1, 2023
In an effort to protect pollinator populations, the NYSDEC announced earlier this year that many pesticides containing neonicotinoids will be reclassified as restricted use starting in 2023. We are now approaching the start date of this reclassification. A full listing of neonicotinoid products effected by the decision are listed on the NYSDEC website here. In Read More…
Weed of the Week – Yellow Nutsedge
Although nutsedge prefers moist environments, it is found in all our cropping systems – row crops, pasture, and hay fields. It looks like a grass, long slender leaves with parallel venastion, arising from the soil. The leaves however, are glossy, fairly thick, and pointed. When you cut across the base of the shoot, you can Read More…
USDA to Measure Cost of Pollination
Jordan Smith, 800-498-1518, Jordan.smith2@usda.gov The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will conduct its 2022 Cost of Pollination survey from November through December of 2022. The survey will be sent to nearly 16,000 producers nationwide. “Honey bees are important pollinators of crops ranging from almonds to zucchinis,” said King Whetstone, director of Read More…
Weed of the Week: Goldenrod
Jingjing Yin, Commercial Ornamental Horticulture, Cornell Cooperative Extension Capital Area Agriculture and Horticulture Program Goldenrod (Solidago) is a genus of herbaceous perennials in the aster family with up to 120 species and numerous cultivars. It is a tall and slim plant about 2-5 feet in height. It displays small, bright yellow flowers in dense clusters on top Read More…
If You Grow Strawberries, This is THE Conference to Attend!
Registration is Open for the 10th North American Strawberry Symposium (NASS) Combined with the North American Strawberry Growers Association Annual Meeting (NASGA) Registration is now open for the 10th North American Strawberry Symposium (NASS), a meeting of strawberry growers, researchers, and other industry members from around the globe. The Symposium will be held in Read More…
Developments in Robotic Farm Technology
Check out this interesting video that was forwarded to us by Dr. Lynn Sosnoskie, a Cornell Assistant Professor of Weed Ecology and Management for Specialty Crops. She attended the FIRA conference in Fresno, CA recently where much of this robotic technology was showcased. Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/StKLHD7LGT0
Vegetable Seed Production Course and Mentorship Available to Growers Throughout the Northeast
by Crystal Stewart Courtens Today’s market gardener in the Northeast finds themselves a net user of seed, not a net producer. However, as we have seen a resurgence in local food supply in the last 40 years, we have also seen the beginning of a rebirth of regional seed. Many reasons to grow seed are Read More…
Would you like to save on your farm energy bills?
Ag Energy NY is a program by Cornell Cooperative Extension, developing a resource hub to support farm energy efficiency in New York. AgEnergyNY.org includes mobile-friendly webpages and print-friendly factsheets to help farmers learn about potential energy use and savings specific to their farm sector.
Fall Planning for Spring Planting
It’s that time of year to do soil samples. It is one of the most important things you can do to have a successful crop next year. The link to print forms and get instructions for DairyOne agronomy services is here: https://dairyone.com/services/agronomy-services/about-agronomy-services/ Another fall, winter, or early spring practice you might be interested in is Read More…
Weed of the Week
Welcome to the Weed of the Week! This effort is part of an educational series that will culminate with a day long workshop in March. The series and the final workshop is a joint project between CCE Capital Area Ag and Horticulture field crop specialist Aaron Gabriel and ornamental specialist Jingjing Yin, and CCE ENYCH Read More…