Small Ruminant Management & Fiber Conference
Posted 11/9/2019
Posted 11/9/2019
2019 Small Ruminant Management & Fiber Conference - Cornell University November 9-10, 2019Highlights: setting up a flock/herd, skin & feet ailments, Hands-on activities and much more. See the attached flier for more information.
Waterhemp/pigweed species
Posted 7/24/2019
Posted 7/24/2019
Waterhemp is a pigweed species you have likely been hearing about as a problem weed in the Midwest as populations have been found that are resistant to not only glyphosate but a number of other modes of action. It has since been found in NY & in the last year was found in a few fields in Oneida & Herkimer Counties. You likely heard discussion of this weed at winter meetings this year. A meeting organized by Jeff Miller of CCE Oneida County will be held July 24, 1 to 2:30 pm at the VanHatten Farm, 7810 Putnam Road, Barneveld, NY
Jeff has worked with Bryan Brown of the NY State IPM program to put out a herbicide trial with 12 different treatments to assess what herbicides might work effectively against this weed in our area.
1.5 DEC and CCA credits available
Register by calling Linda at 315-736-3394 x 124. Registration deadline is July 22. There is no cost.
For more meeting info go to: http://cceoneida.com/events/2019/07/24/-roundup-resistant-weed-control-field-eventKevin H Ganoe, MS, CCA Field Crop Specialist Cornell Cooperative Extension Central New York Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops 5657 State Route 5, Herkimer NY 13350 https://cnydfc.cce.cornell.edu/khg2@cornell.eduOffice: 315-866-7920 X230 Cell: 315-219-7786 Fax: 315-866-0870
2019 Central NY Dairy Day
Posted 3/12/2019
Posted 3/12/2019
2019 Central New York Dairy Day Economics and Strategies for Getting Cows Pregnantsee the attachment for more information.
Pesticide Recertification Day
Posted 3/12/2019
Posted 3/12/2019
Century House, Latham, NY Registration and DEC sign in 7:30—8:30 am Pre-registration is required so we can prepare your certificates. Register and pay online: https://tinyurl.com/PesticideRecertDay2019The DEC requires that you present your pesticide license when you check-in at the event, so please be sure you bring it along! To Register and Pay by Phone: 518-765-3518, cce-caahp@cornell.edu Questions: Lindsey Christianson 518-765-3513, ldc74@cornell.edu
Livestock Techniques Hands-on workshop
Posted 3/12/2019
Posted 3/12/2019
Livestock Techniques Hands-on Workshop ~ 3 locations to choose from - Come join Ashley McFarland, Area Livestock Specialist with the Central New York Dairy, Livestock & Field Crops Team, for a hands-on workshop focusing on management practices for livestock. She will be teaching participants the proper ways to administer vaccinations, ear tagging, ear notching, castration and proper restraint and safety while working with animals.
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Determining Rental Rates on the Farm
Posted 3/4/2019
Posted 3/4/2019
This program is designed to assist producers in determining fair rental rates on their farms from collected data in surrounding farms/counties. In addition to land rental rates, from determining fair land sale values on farms will be touched upon. This workshop will be will be presented by Nicole Tommell, Farm Business Management Specialist with the Central New York Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops Team. See the attached flier for more information.
Forage Quality Conference
Posted 2/27/2019
Posted 2/27/2019
This is a great opportunity to hear from some nationally & internationally known speakers on forage quality. Dr. Limin Kung is an internationally recognized expert on silage fermentation. You need to sign up soon. Details are in the attached notice.
Growing Industrial Hemp
Posted 2/22/2019
Posted 2/22/2019
This workshop is hosted by Montgomery County Soil and Cater Conservation District. Will be held on Bebruary 22, 2019 at the Fonda Annex Building, 20 Park St, Fonda, NY. Room 111, 12-3pm.
RSVP by by Bebruary 15th by calling Julicia Myers at 518-853-7013
FSMA/Gap Training Opportunity
Posted 2/20/2019
Posted 2/20/2019
The National Young Farmers Coalition (NYFC) is offering an FDA approved, 2-day training on Produce Safety Rules (PSR) to be held in Otsego County this spring. The training will cover Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) requirements for growers. NYFC is subsidizing the cost of the workshop, which will be approximately $40 per person, which includes lunch, a certificate of completion, and a binder of materials.
Initiative to Benefit Native WIldlife in NYS
Posted 2/12/2019
Posted 2/12/2019
Announcing the Application Cutoff of Date March 15, 2019 for the Young Forest Initiative to Benefit Native Wildlife in New York
Fultonville, N. Y., February 8, 2019 – The Wildlife Management Institute, in partnership with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Audubon New York, the National Wild Turkey Federation, Quality Deer Management Association, and the Ruffed Grouse Society, is offering an additional opportunity for producers in New York State to apply for financial assistance to address insufficient young forest habitat for targeted wildlife species.
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