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PestsWeeds, insects and disease reduce crop yield and quality.

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Field Crop Update, September 25, 2025

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

Last Modified: September 25, 2025

Announcements, Pests, Disease, and Growing Degree Days


Field Crop Update, September 18, 2025

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

Last Modified: September 19, 2025

Announcements, Pests, Disease, and Growing Degree Days


Field Crop Update, September 12, 2025

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

Last Modified: September 15, 2025

Announcements, Pests, Disease, and Growing Degree Days


Field Crop Update September 4, 2025

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

Last Modified: September 4, 2025

Announcements, Pests, Disease, and Growing Degree Days


Field Crop Update, August 21, 2025

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

Last Modified: August 21, 2025

Field Observations, Pests, Disease, and Growing Degree Days


Field Crop Update, August 14, 2025

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

Last Modified: August 15, 2025

Announcements, Pests, Disease, and Growing Degree Days


Field Crop Update, August 8, 2025

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

Last Modified: August 8, 2025

Field Observations, Pests, Disease, and Growing Degree Days


Field Crop Update, July 31, 2025

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

Last Modified: July 31, 2025

Field Observations, Pests, Disease, and Growing Degree Days


Field Crop Update July 25, 2025

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

Last Modified: July 25, 2025

Announcements, Field Observations, and Pests


Field Crop Update July 17, 2025

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

Last Modified: July 18, 2025

Field Observations, Pest Monitoring, and Growing Degree Days


Field Crop Update, July 10, 2025

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

Last Modified: July 10, 2025

Field Observations, Pest Monitoring, and Growing Degree Days


Field Crop Update, July 3, 2025

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

Last Modified: July 7, 2025

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Pesticide Applicator Exam Prep Course

February 2, 2026 : Pesticide Applicator Exam Prep Course - Ballston Spa
Ballston Spa, NY

February 5, 2026 : Pesticide Applicator Exam Prep Course - Cobleskill
Cobleskill, NY

February 6, 2026 : Pesticide Applicator Exam Prep Course - Herkimer
Herkimer, NY

February 9, 2026 : Pesticide Applicator Exam Prep Course - Morrisville
Morrisville, NY

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Statewide Field Crop Pathology Needs Assessment Survey

Your input is wanted for identifying priorities!

Please take a moment to fill out this brief and anonymous survey that will guide the Field Crops Pathology Research and Extension program.



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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.


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.