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2020 NYS Processing Vegetable Advisory Meetings

We are holding the processing commodity advisory meetings virtually on Zoom since we are not able to hold an in-person meeting this year due to COVID-19 safety restrictions. On Tuesday, December 15, the snap bean meeting will be held in the morning, with the pea and sweet corn meeting in the afternoon. The beet and carrot meeting will be held the morning of Wednesday, December16. You can log-in with the same Zoom link for any or all sessions. The meetings will cover a review of the 2020 growing season, reports of funded projects, and discussion of research priorities for the coming year. 

Cost: FREE!

Pre-registration is required. Registration will grant you access to all three sessions/meetings. After you register, you will receive an email a few days before the conference with a link to connect to the conference via Zoom. REGISTER HERE NOW
 
The conference will be held using an online videoconferencing platform called Zoom. Don't have Zoom? Sign up for free at Zoom  and click on "Sign Up, It's Free"

DEC credits are available. In order to receive DEC credits, you have to pre-register, enter your DEC ID number AND upload a photo of your DEC ID license (or email a picture or photocopy of your DEC ID license to Julie Kikkert at least 1 day prior to the event). You can only receive credit if BOTH of those are submitted and match. It is also required to have your Zoom log in name match the name on your DEC ID. If you need to change your name in Zoom, hover over your window and click on the three (•••) dots in the upper righthand corner. Select "rename" to change your screen name displayed. 
 
CCA credits are also available after each talk. Please download the certified crop advisor app prior to the conference





Event Details

Snap Bean Advisory
Event Offers DEC Credits

Date

December 15, 2020

Time

8:30am participants log-in and roll-call for DEC and CCA credits; 9:00am - 10:30am meeting

Location

via Zoom

Cost

FREE!

Host

Cornell Vegetable Program and Cornell AgriTech

Julie Kikkert
585-313-8160


Snap Bean Advisory



Snap Bean Advisory

Processors and growers of snap beans are invited to this FREE online meeting to review the 2020 season and comment on pests and other issues that were encountered. Reports of the 2020 research projects funded by the New York Vegetable Research Association/Council will be given. A group discussion period will include the review of research priorities for the coming year. 0.75 DEC credits in categories 1a, 10, and 23 will be offered.

SNAP BEAN ADVISORY AGENDA
9:00am Meeting Begins

  • Processors Report on the 2020 Snap Bean Growing Season
  • Recap of Insect, Disease, and Weed Problems Encountered in Snap Beans in 2020 -- Julie Kikkert, CCE Cornell Vegetable Program
  • Processing Snap Bean Variety Trial -- Michael Rosato, Cornell
  • Weed Management in Snap Beans: 2020 Research and Future Plans -- Lynn Sosnoskie, Cornell
  • Group Discussion Period moderated by Julie Kikkert, CCE Cornell Vegetable Program

10:30 AM DEC and CCA Credit Check Out and Meeting Adjourn 




Event Details

Green Pea and Sweet Corn Advisory
Event Offers DEC Credits

Date

December 15, 2020

Time

1:00pm participants log-in and roll-call for DEC and CCA credits; 1:30pm - 3:00pm meeting

Location

via Zoom

Host

Cornell Vegetable Program and Cornell AgriTech

Julie Kikkert
585-313-8160


Green Pea and Sweet Corn Advisory



Green Pea and Sweet Corn Advisory

Processors and growers of green peas and sweet corn are invited to this FREE online meeting to review the 2020 season and comment on pests and other issues that were encountered. Reports of the 2020 research projects funded by the New York Vegetable Research Association/Council will be given. A group discussion period will include the review of research priorities for the coming year. 1.0 DEC credits in categories 1a, 10, and 23 will be offered.

GREEN PEA AND SWEET CORN ADVISORY AGENDA
1:30 PM Meeting Begins:

  • Processor Report on the 2020 Green Pea and Sweet Corn Seasons
  • Recap of Insect, Disease, and Weed Problems Encountered in Peas and Sweet Corn in 2020 -- Julie Kikkert, CCE Cornell Vegetable Program
  • Evaluating Insecticide Programs for Corn Earworm in Sweet Corn Production -- Brian Nault, Cornell
  • Processing Pea and Sweet Corn Variety Trials -- Michael Rosato, Cornell
  • Group Discussion Period moderated by Julie Kikkert, CCE Cornell Vegetable Program

3:00pm DEC and CCA Credit Check Out and Meeting Adjourn




Event Details

Beet and Carrot Advisory Meeting
Event Offers DEC Credits

Date

December 16, 2020

Time

8:30am participants log-in and roll-call for DEC and CCA credits; 9:00am - 11:00am meeting

Location

via Zoom

Host

Cornell Vegetable Program and Cornell AgriTech

Julie Kikkert
585-313-8160


Beet and Carrot Advisory Meeting



Beet and Carrot Advisory Meeting

Processors and growers of beets and carrots are invited to this FREE online meeting to review the 2020 season and comment on pests and other issues that were encountered. Reports of the 2020 research projects funded by the New York Vegetable Research Association/Council will be given. A group discussion period will include the review of research priorities for the coming year. 1.0 DEC credits in categories 1a, 10, and 23 will be offered.

BEET AND CARROT ADVISORY MEETING AGENDA
9:00am Meeting Begins:

  • Processor Report on the 2020 Carrot and Beet Growing Season
  • Recap of Insect, Disease, and Weed Problems Encountered in Beets and Carrots in 2020 -- Julie Kikkert, CCE Cornell Vegetable Program
  • Weed Management in Beets and Carrots: 2020 Research and Future Plans -- Lynn Sosnoskie, Cornell
  • Beets: Early Season and Root Disease Control -- Eric Branch, Cornell
  • Beets: Growth Regulator Trial -- Sarah Pethybridge, Cornell
  • Carrots: Growth Regulator Trial -- Sarah Pethybridge and Sean Murphy, Cornell
  • Group Discussion Period moderated by Julie Kikkert, CCE Cornell Vegetable Program

11:00am DEC and CCA Credit Check Out and Meeting Adjourn 



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Upcoming Events

2025 Finger Lakes Auction Winter Growers Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

January 2, 2025
Penn Yan, NY

At this grower-focused meeting, ag industry experts will discuss pest control in vegetables, weed management strategies and best practices, seed germination, an introduction to foliar nutrient uptake in vegetables, and grouping flowers by growth needs. Plus we'll hear from a grower panel from Kutztown Produce Auction, moderated with NYS specific pest control from Judson Reid.

2.25 DEC recertification credits will be offered in categories 10, 1a, 23, and 24.

Intro to Food Safety and GAPs Training

February 19, 2025
via Zoom,

This virtual workshop will serve two purposes: 

  • For produce farms just interested in learning about farm food safety, this program will introduce principles and best practices.
  • For produce farms look for a GAPs (Good Agricultural Practices) training needed to meet buyer demands for audit/certification, this program will provide that as well.

Announcements

Laser Scarecrows to Deter Birds in Sweet Corn

Are you considering the use of a laser scarecrow to deter birds on your farm? Cornell Cooperative Extension and the University of Rhode Island teamed up to test a research laser scarecrow on sweet corn farms.

A laser scarecrow is a device that has one or more laser modules connected to motors. The specifications of the lasers are optimized to the color and motion sensitivity of bird's eyes. When laser beams move across a field, birds become frightened and attempt to move away from the perceived threat. Light from the laser covers an area quickly and moves through the canopy without causing injury to the crop. Research demonstrates that birds do not readily become habituated to the laser.

A laser scarecrow used as the sole deterrent typically results in a significant reduction in crop damage. Combined with an auditory device, damage can be reduced even more. When used as part of an integrated management program for bird control that utilizes habitat management and multiple scare tactics, laser scarecrows can be useful tools for growers of multiple crops. All scare tactics must be deployed before birds find the field. The effectiveness of lasers depends on multiple factors such as bird species, bird populations, habitat and food availability. Lasers are not effective at deterring deer, racoons, coyotes or other mammals.

To learn more, the Laser Scarecrows to Deter Birds in Sweet Corn and Other High-Value Agricultural Crops fact sheet provides background information, research data, FAQs, and Advantages/Limitations on laser scarecrows.

NY Urban Farms Pest Management Fact Sheet Series

Cornell Cooperative Extension has partnered with dozens of urban farms across New York State to demonstrate and evaluate sustainable pest management strategies. Together with farmers, we found success using control methods that prevent or reduce crop losses through exclusion strategies, crop timing, host resistance, the introduction of beneficial organisms, and more. Regardless of management strategy used, common requirements for success include a knowledge of the pest and disease complex, preventative deployment and commitment to the process. The New York Urban Farms Sustainable Pest Management Fact Sheet Series includes case studies highlighting pest management techniques that New York urban farms have found valuable.

NYS Urban Growers Pest Management Needs Assessment

As part of a multi-year project exploring non-spray pest management options that are economically and environmentally sustainable for urban farms, we conducted a needs assessment with urban growers across New York State. The New York State Urban Growers Pest Management Needs Assessment presents findings on current pest management practices, challenges, and topics of future interest.