Forages

ForagesForages grow well on Central NY soils to provide the quantity and quality of feed needed for the dairy and livestock industry. Over 243,000 acres of hay, haylage, and baleage are grown each year along with 56,000 acres of corn silage.

FORAGES CATEGORIES




1st Cutting Forage Quality Update ~ May 16, 2023

Erik Smith, Area Field Crop Specialist
Central New York Dairy and Field Crops

Last Modified: May 17, 2023

This is our fourth and final week of 1st cutting quality in 2023.


1st Cutting Forage Quality Update ~ May 8, 2023

Erik Smith, Area Field Crop Specialist
Central New York Dairy and Field Crops

Last Modified: May 9, 2023

This is our third week of 1st cutting quality in 2023.


1st Cutting Forage Quality Update ~ April 26, 2023

Erik Smith, Area Field Crop Specialist
Central New York Dairy and Field Crops

Last Modified: May 5, 2023

This is our 1st forage quality update for the week of April 26, 2023


1st Cutting Forage Quality Update ~ May 3, 2023

Erik Smith, Area Field Crop Specialist
Central New York Dairy and Field Crops

Last Modified: May 5, 2023

This is our second week of 1st cutting quality in 2023.


Field Crop Update, September 30, 2022

Erik Smith, Area Field Crop Specialist
Central New York Dairy and Field Crops

Last Modified: September 30, 2022

Reminders and Growing Degree Days


Field Crop Update, September 22, 2022

Erik Smith, Area Field Crop Specialist
Central New York Dairy and Field Crops

Last Modified: September 26, 2022

Fall Field Prep, Reminders from last week, and Growing Degree Days


Field Crop Update, September 15, 2022

Erik Smith, Area Field Crop Specialist
Central New York Dairy and Field Crops

Last Modified: September 15, 2022

Announcements, Field Observations, and Growing Degree Days


Field Crop Update, September 8, 2022

Erik Smith, Area Field Crop Specialist
Central New York Dairy and Field Crops

Last Modified: September 8, 2022

Announcements, Field Observations, and Growing Degree Days


Field Crop Update, September 1, 2022

Erik Smith, Area Field Crop Specialist
Central New York Dairy and Field Crops

Last Modified: September 1, 2022

Announcements, Field Observations, and Growing Degree Days


Field Crop Update, August 25, 2022

Erik Smith, Area Field Crop Specialist
Central New York Dairy and Field Crops

Last Modified: August 25, 2022

Field Observations, Growing Degree Days, and Pest & Disease Monitoring


Field Crop Update, August 16, 2022

Erik Smith, Area Field Crop Specialist
Central New York Dairy and Field Crops

Last Modified: August 17, 2022

Field Observations, Growing Degree Days, and Pest & Disease Monitoring


Field Crop Update, August 4, 2022

Erik Smith, Area Field Crop Specialist
Central New York Dairy and Field Crops

Last Modified: August 4, 2022

Field Observations, Growing Degree Days, and Pest & Disease Monitoring






more content - left
Dairy

Dairy

Livestock

Livestock

Forages

Forages

Grains

Grains

more content - right
view calendar of events

Upcoming Events

*CANCELLED* Artificial Insemination Training Course ~ Spanish

June 12 - June 13, 2023
Little Falls, NY

*CANCELLED* Two-day course.  Lunch included.  The course will have classroom and practical components.  Registration limited to 12 Spanish speaking individuals.  AI tool kits also available for an additional cost.

Ardent Mills Tour and Marketing Local Grains

June 23, 2023
Albany, NY

An education and networking opportunity for conventional & organic grain growers, organic grain buyers and ag professionals.

Announcements

Dave Balbian is Retiring

I have decided that it's time to retire. I find myself at a point in time where I'm now beginning to work with the 3rd generation of people on the farms in our region. It's time to bring in some new young blood into the team. June 28th will be my last official day on the job. I've enjoyed working with you all. The real satisfaction I've had with my work has been seeing producers take my advice and then be successful with it as they moved their business and family forward. 



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. 



Sign Up for Our Weekly E-Newsletter

We send out a bi-weekly e-newsletter that has announcements, upcoming programs, and opportunities for you!  Registration is quick, easy, and free.  Click here to sign up today!

CCE Livestock Program Work Team

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