CANCELLED: Pigweeds and Soybean Cyst Nematodes ID & Management Workshop
Event Details
Date
July 27, 2021
Time
1:00pm - 3:15pm
Location
4-H Training Center
556 Middleline Rd
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
Cost
Free Registration : Free
Host
Central New York Dairy and Field CropsCornell Cooperative Extension is holding workshops to educate farmers about two new serious pests that are now in our region - tall waterhemp and soybean cyst nematode.
2 DEC Pesticide Recertification credits for categories 1A, 21, 22, & 23.
There is a limit of 40 people for this session.
Dr. Lynn Sosnoski (Cornell University) will bring potted plants so farmers can learn how to identify tall waterhemp as well as it other pigweed relatives. They will also learn its biology and management. If you've purchased used equipment from outside the area, make sure to clean off all soil and debris before bringing it home. This is one way these weeds are coming into New York. There will be a discussion of other difficult-to-control weeds. Dr. Jaime Cummings (Syngenta) will discuss the biology and management of the soybean cyst nematode, the most costly soybean pest in the United States. These pests have been found in several central New York counties in recent years, but we can keep it low through good management. They are very difficult to control, so CCE and Cornell University are making a big effort to reach farmers this year with the necessary education.
If you are unable to attend this session at 1pm in Ballston Spa, the same session will be held in Copake at 6pm. Go here for more information and to register for the Copake event.
There is no charge to attend, but pre-registration is required. All applicable COVID-19 precautions will be followed. If you have any questions contact the Central NY Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops Team for the Ballston Spa meeting (cnydlfc@cornell.edu, eas56@cornell.edu, 315-866-7920), or contact the Capital Area Agriculture and Horticulture Program for the Copake meeting (cce-caahp@cornell.edu, adg12@cornell.edu, 518-765-3518)
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Mother nature has really been difficult over the last few days. Significant damage has been seen throughout NYS. Please let us know what types of damage your farm may have sustained during this time. This could be in the form of property damage, lost power, milk dump due to lost power, loss of livestock, loss of stored feed or growing crops.Farms are encouraged to DOCUMENT AND SHARE any impacts the weather may have had on their home or business. This could include structure damage, crop loss, inventory loss due to power outages, damage to equipment or fencing, and more.
If your farm experienced any sort of damage, please reach out to any of the folks listed below (or all of them). The more impact information that is collected, the greater the likelihood of a disaster declaration which can bring vital emergency support and awareness. The CNYDLFC Team will continue to collect detail and submit to NYSDAM and the EDEN network.
Reporting Weather Related Impacts (For your home or farm business)
- First, ensure that all the people and animals on your farm are safe, and that there aren't any unsafe working conditions created because of the weather (check your structures!). If there's an emergency, call 911 - don't try to manage it all on your own.
- Second, document all negative weather impacts for your farm and their estimated financial cost. Take photos, make estimates, and put it all in a safe place.
- Reach out to your insurance providers - farm, vehicle, crop, etc. to initiate the claim process as needed.
- Then, share your farm's damage with any (or all) of the ag support agencies listed below. We all work together to collect storm damage information and funnel it up to Ag and Markets which can initiate a natural disaster declaration.
- Chenango: 607-334-5841
- Fulton/Montgomery: 518-853-2135
- Herkimer: 315-866-7920
- Madison: 315-684-3001
- Otsego: 607-547-2536
- Schoharie: 518-234-4303
- Saratoga: 518-885-8995
- Erik Smith: 315-219-7786
- Daniela Gonzalez: 315-749-3486
- Ashley McFarland- 315-604-2156
Your county USDA/FSA service center.
- Chenango: 607-334-3231
- Fulton/Montgomery: 518-853-4015
- Herkimer: 315-866-2520
- Madison:315-824-9076
- Otsego: 607-547-8131
- Schoharie: 518-295-8600
- Saratoga: 518-692-9940
Your county farm bureau manager
- Region 3: Bailey Coon: 518-937-0566
- Region 5: John Wagner: 315-761-9770
- Region 6: Natally Batiston: 518-937-0269
- Region 7: Todd Heyn: 518-431-9338
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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!
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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.
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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.