Soybean Cooperative Agricultural Pest Survey (CAPS) for New York State
(Funding: USDA). Golden Twin Spot Moth and Silver Y Moth traps will be set up in a soybean field in NNY to monitor for the presence of these two different moth species during the growing season. We will also be closely monitor this field for the Soybean Cyst Nematode (SCN). This is part of a statewide survey for potentially invasive species that are on the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) watch list. At the present time, neither of these moth species have been identified in New York State. Collaborators include: Jaime Cummings, NYS IPM, Ken Wise, NYS IPM, Mike Hunter, Aaron Gabriel, Mike Stanyard and Kevin Ganoe.
Upcoming Events
Program Sponsorship for the "Whole Farm Efficiency Webinar Series"
January 9, 2024
Cornell Cooperative Extension and Cornell PRO-DAIRY are excited to offer a sponsorship opportunity for our upcoming Whole Farm Efficiency Webinar Series.
Program Sponsorship for "Hands-on Animal Care Dairy Training Program"
March 1, 2024
Cornell Cooperative Extension and Cornell PRO-DAIRY are excited to offer a sponsorship opportunity for our upcoming Hands-On Animal Care Dairy Training Program.
Announcements
USDA to Provide More Than $3 Billion to Commodity and Specialty Crop Producers
WASHINGTON, Oct. 27, 2023 - The U. S Department of Agriculture (USDA) will provide more than $3 billion to commodity and specialty crop producers impacted by natural disaster events in 2022. Eligible impacted producers can apply for financial assistance through the Emergency Relief Program (ERP) 2022. The program will help offset the financial impacts of crop yield and value losses from qualifying disasters occurring in 2022.Click here for more information and application process.