Event Details

Date

September 3 - September 17, 2020

Time

Thursday September 3rd, 10th, and 17th at 7-8pm

Location

Online Webinar Series

Cost

$25.00


Host

Central New York Dairy, Livestock & Field Crops

Pre-Registration Deadline: September 17, 2020

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2020 Fall Pasture Management Series

September 3 - September 17, 2020

2020 Fall Pasture Management Series

TOPICS INCLUDE:

Thursday, September 3rd 7pm - 8pm
Late Season Pasture Weed ID and Management
Learn to identify common pasture weeds, why they may be in your pasture, and how to manage them.

Thursday, September 10th 7pm - 8pm
Soil Sampling, Preparation, and Submission
Sampling soil is the key to understanding the nutrients available to our pasture species. Together we'll explore the steps of soil testing, including soil sampling techniques, sample preparation, and how to fill out a soil test submission form.

Thursday, September 17th 7pm - 8pm
Interpreting Your Soil Test Report and Adjusting Fertility
Here, we'll share how to interpret a soil test report, calculate calcium needs and fertilizer blends, review the nutrient values for commonly available manures, and discuss how and when to apply fertilizer or manure for optimal returns.


REGISTRATION

Registration Fee: $25.00
Your registration fee covers all 3 classes.

*Pre-registration is required*

Register today here, or by contacting Kelly Bourne at klb288@cornell.edu or (585) 268-7644 ext. 10.

Webinar links and call-in numbers will be shared the day prior to the presentation by the email you registered with. If you will need paper copies of the presentation notes, please call or email Kelly to request them.

You can meet the instructors and watch our series promotional video here! https://vod.video.cornell.edu/media/t/1_5p10di4o




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Dairy

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Livestock

Forages

Forages

Grains

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Theme for this year: Quality Matters

Announcements

Cash Rent and Custom Harvest Survey

To date, there is limited information available about rental rates and fees for crop harvesting.  Farms can use this valuable information for their farm business planning to help improve decision making and profitability. 

The data that is collected, and the subsequent reports/findings/resources will be helpful for all of us to answer that call of "What's the average rental rate in my area?" and "How much do people charge to combine oats?"



Farmers Can Join MeatSuite For Free!

MeatSuite.com is a free resource provided by Cornell University where NY meat farmers can create a farm profile and list their bulk (wholes, halves, quarters) and bundled (i.e. Grilling Bundle) meat products.

Why should farmers join?

1. It's free and easy!
2. Connect with more local customers. In the past year the MeatSuite.com farm directory had 8,300 visits from New York consumers. Farm profiles get as many as 25 views per month from potential local customers. We also spotlight MeatSuite farms on social media and bring attention and purchases to farms through highlights and giveaways.

How do I join?

Farmers can visit https://www.meatsuite.com/farmers/ to create a free farm profile. You must list at least one product for your farm's profile to go live. You'll also have access to Cornell's free Meat Price Calculator, a helpful tool for pricing your meat to make a profit.

While you're on MeatSuite, check out the "Creating Consumer-Friendly Bulk Meats" publication on the log-in page. It has tips on how to create bulk meat products that are easier for first-time buyers to say "yes" to.

If you have any questions as you create your farm profile or products, we're here to help! Please email Matt LeRoux at mnl28@cornell.edu.


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Spotted Lanternfly

Lycorma delicatula, or Spotted Lanternfly (SLF), is an invasive plant hopper from Asia and is an agricultural pest. In the United States, it was first found in Pennsylvania in 2014. Spotted Lanternfly has been found in New York State on Staten Island, all New York City boroughs, Long Island, Port Jervis, Sloatsburg, Orangeburg, Ithaca, Binghamton, Middletown, Newburgh, Highland, and the Buffalo area. SLF threatens the agriculture and forestry industries, and is also a nuisance pest. The nymphs and adults feed on over 70 different plants, but is especially detrimental to grapes, a black walnut, hops, maple trees and apples. New York State Ag and Markets supported CCE efforts to help bring awareness to communities and we developed this Public Service Announcement and would appreciate you sharing it with your member lists. 



CCE Livestock Program Work Team

See the Livestock Program Work Team website for news, upcoming programs, and NYS Slaughterhouse Map.