We have compiled a list of useful resources for farmers, consultants and agri-business professionals, organized by category. We hope that these websites can provide you with additional information and guidance.

GENERAL

Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE)

The Cornell Cooperative Extension website provides an overview of CCE programs across New York State.

http://cce.cornell.edu

Cornell Nutrient Management Spear Program

The vision of the Cornell University's Nutrient Management Spear Program is to assess current knowledge, identify research and educational needs, conduct applied, field and laboratory-based research, facilitate technology and knowledge transfer, and aid in the on-farm implementation of beneficial strategies for field crop nutrient management, including timely application of organic and inorganic nutrient sources to improve profitability and competitiveness of New York State farms while protecting the environment. For more information about our program activities see our latest (3-2-2013) Program Report.

http://nmsp.cals.cornell.edu/

Cornell Field Crops Home Page

Providing timely field crops, soil and pest management information to the agricultural community of New York State.

http://www.fieldcrops.org/Pages/Home.aspx

NYS IPM Program

Developing sustainable ways to manage pests and help people to use methods that minimize environmental, health, and economic risks.

http://www.nysipm.cornell.edu/

The Cornell Nutrient Analysis Laboratory

Provide accurate and cost effective analysis of soil (Cornell Soil Health Test, Illinois Soil Nutrient Test, other specialized soil tests), plant and water samples.

http://cnal.cals.cornell.edu

Cornell Soil Health

Information to help you return your soil to a healthy state or keep an already good soil productive.

http://soilhealth.cals.cornell.edu

Precision Agriculture

An excellent website for Precision Agriculture Resources.

http://www.aces.edu/anr/precisionag/

BUSINESS

Cornell Small Farms Program

http://www.smallfarms.cornell.edu

NE Beginning Farmer Program

http://nebeginningfarmers.org/

GUIDELINES

Cornell Guide for Integrated Field Crop Management

http://ipmguidelines.org/FieldCrops/Default.aspx

School of Logging

July 10 - August 5, 2017

Paul Smith College is offering a truly unique timber harvesting experience. Prepare yourself to work successfully in mechanized timber harvesting operations! Learn to safely operate common logging equipment and conduct an authentic timber harvesting operation, tour regional logging operations and sawmills, and interact with professionals from all aspects of the forest products supply chain.

Farm Truck Clinic

August 17, 2017
12:30pm - 2:00pm
Copenhagen, NY

FSPCA Preventive Controls for Animal Food

August 15 - 17, 2017
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Issues with Potato Leafhopper??

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1st Ever NNY Bee Health Survey Results Posted

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Alfalfa Height Monitoring Report Weekly

This is the final Alfalfa Report for 2017. Most all fields are now at or beyond peak quality and many in the southern portions of the region were mowed this past week. Alfalfa responded to a bit of sun and warmth late last week, but rain and wet conditions still dominate the story. Many fields in Jefferson and Lewis Counties were mowed during the brief window of dry weather late last week. Remaining alfalfa fields were mostly lodged due to rain and wind. All grasses are now headed and have significantly declined in quality. Fields with 20% grass or more are now beyond ideal NDF according to the graph above (above the line). Again, once fields are past their prime, send them to the bottom of the mowing order and prioritize fields where quality is still high. Using this approach, at least some high quality forage will be harvested. Increased prevalence of dandelions in many fields may indicate loss of alfalfa and/or grass plants from the 2016 drought.

Opportunities to make dry hay have been virtually nonexistent so far this spring. The forecast for the coming week holds promise, however. Grass fields and winter cereals are likely low quality feed at this point. Be sure to mow at a height of no less than 4" above soil surface and below grass heads.

Scout grass hay fields for armyworm as many small infestations have been reported. This timing is early enough that we will potentially have additional generations of this pest this season.


Click here to view the report. 
If you'd like to receive the report, contact Tatum Langworthy at tlm92@cornell.edu.

Ear to Ground

This week’s Ear to the Ground bulletin includes timely info important to North Country field crops.
• Black Cutworm in young corn
• Armyworm in hayfields, small grains and young corn
• Delayed pre-emergence herbicide recommendations for conventional corn
• Weather summaries and updates for North Country locations.

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Employment Opportunity

Assistant Farm Manager

Come grow with Indian Ladder Farms, a century-old, family-run farm in Capital District Region of New York State. Farm features 60 acres of apples (including 20% new plantings) small fruits, large retail farm market, cider mill and associated on-site farm brewery and cidery. Sales take place primarily on-farm with some direct-store retail. Job includes participation in administration of orchard IPM program, pick your own operation, direct-store sales management and general farm work. Salary and benefits commensurate with skill level and include possible housing option. Detailed job description is available at: www.indianladderfarms.com/employment-opportunities/.
E mail your cover letter and resume to peterteneyck@indianladderfarms.com.

FARM Webinar

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