Crop Protection Workshop
Event Details
Date
March 11, 2021
Time
1 pm - 3 pm
Location
Video Conference via Zoom
Cost
Per person pricing : $15.00
(addl attendee $15.00 ea.)
Host
South Central New York Dairy & Field CropsJanice Degni
16073912672
email Janice Degni
**1.75 DEC & CCA Credits Offered**
Corn Disease Updates: Identification & Management
-Dr. Gary Bergstrom, Plant Pathologist, Cornell University
What were the corn diseases observed in 2020? What can we expect for 2021? An update on Tar Spot of Corn including life cycle and management and likely spread to NYS. Update will be offered on corn disease management including a new strategy for in-furrow application of Xyway® LFR fungicide for season-long leaf blight management.
Grass and Broadleaf Weed Control for Corn, Soybeans and Alfalfa -Gar Thomas & Kate Wheeler, Sr. Business Representative, BASF
This talk will cover trends in resistant weed development and trends in best resistant weed management practices by 1) employing overlapping residuals and 2) new non-selective herbicides in GMO soybeans. Primarily the largest use, Liberty in LLGT, E3 & XtendFlex soybeans.
An overview of 2021 launch of BASF's new & novel DMI fungicide in NY. Presentation will include products, rates, timing and efficacy.
Dairy
Livestock
Forages
Grains
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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.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.