Newsletter
VegEdge is the award-winning newsletter produced by the Cornell Vegetable Program. It provides readers with information on upcoming meetings, pesticide updates, pest management strategies, cultural practices, marketing ideas and research results from Cornell and Cornell Cooperative Extension. VegEdge is produced every few weeks, with frequency increasing leading up to and during the growing season. Twenty-five issues of VegEdge are produced each year! VegEdge is only available to enrollees in the Cornell Vegetable Program.
All Cornell Vegetable Program enrollees receive a complimentary electronic subscription to VegEdge with their enrollment. For more information, contact Angela Ochterski.
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Archived VegEdge Newsletters
September 12, 2018 Volumn 14 Issue 22 (PDF; 3471KB)
August 29, 2018 Volumn 14 Issue 21 (PDF; 2355KB)
August 22, 2018 Volumn 14 Issue 20 (PDF; 2649KB)
August 15, 2018 Volumn 14 Issue 19 (PDF; 2241KB)
August 8, 2018 Volumn 14 Issue 18 (PDF; 2825KB)
August 1, 2018 Volumn 14 Issue 17 (PDF; 2279KB)
July 25, 2018 Volumn 14 Issue 16 (PDF; 3203KB)
July 18, 2018 Volumn 14 Issue 15 (PDF; 2367KB)
July 11, 2018 Volumn 14 Issue 14 (PDF; 2603KB)
July 5, 2018 Volumn 14 Issue 13 (PDF; 2043KB)
June 27, 2018 Volumn 14 Issue 12 (PDF; 3328KB)
June 20, 2018 Volumn 14 Issue 11 (PDF; 2607KB)
June 13, 2018 Volumn 14 Issue 10 (PDF; 2575KB)
June 6, 2018 Volumn 14 Issue 9 (PDF; 2758KB)
May 30, 2018 Volumn 14 Issue 8 (PDF; 3236KB)
May 23, 2018 Volumn 14 Issue 7 (PDF; 2610KB)
May 9, 2018 Volumn 14 Issue 6 (PDF; 2621KB)
April 25, 2018 Volumn 14 Issue 5 (PDF; 2007KB)
April 1, 2018 Volumn 14 Issue 4 (PDF; 2475KB)
March 1, 2018 Volumn 14 Issue 3 (PDF; 2534KB)
February 1, 2018 Volumn 14 Issue 2 (PDF; 1882KB)
January 1, 2018 Volumn 14 Issue 1 (PDF; 1858KB)
December 1, 2017 Volumn 13 Issue 25 (PDF; 2508KB)
November 1, 2017 Volumn 13 Issue 24 (PDF; 2052KB)
October 1, 2017 Volumn 13 Issue 23 (PDF; 2579KB)
September 13, 2017 Volumn 13 Issue 22 (PDF; 1669KB)
August 30, 2017 Volumn 13 Issue 21 (PDF; 2834KB)
August 23, 2017 Volumn 13 Issue 20 (PDF; 4154KB)
August 16, 2017 Volumn 13 Issue 19 (PDF; 2166KB)
August 9, 2017 Volumn 13 Issue 18 (PDF; 2889KB)
August 2, 2017 Volumn 13 Issue 17 (PDF; 1905KB)
July 26, 2017 Volumn 13 Issue 16 (PDF; 1740KB)
July 19, 2017 Volumn 13 Issue 15 (PDF; 2393KB)
July 12, 2017 Volumn 13 Issue 14 (PDF; 2132KB)
July 5, 2017 Volumn 13 Issue 13 (PDF; 1763KB)
June 28, 2017 Volumn 13 Issue 12 (PDF; 2177KB)
June 21, 2017 Volumn 13 Issue 11 (PDF; 2075KB)
June 14, 2017 Volumn 13 Issue 10 (PDF; 1916KB)
June 7, 2017 Volumn 13 Issue 9 (PDF; 2097KB)
May 31, 2017 Volumn 13 Issue 8 (PDF; 1595KB)
May 24, 2017 Volumn 13 Issue 7 (PDF; 2512KB)
May 10, 2017 Volumn 13 Issue 6 (PDF; 2609KB)
April 26, 2017 Volumn 13 Issue 5 (PDF; 2254KB)
April 1, 2017 Volumn 13 Issue 4 (PDF; 2874KB)
March 1, 2017 Volumn 13 Issue 3 (PDF; 2185KB)
February 1, 2017 Volumn 13 Issue 2 (PDF; 2200KB)
January 1, 2017 Volumn 13 Issue 1 (PDF; 2109KB)
December 1, 2016 Volumn 12 Issue 25 (PDF; 2392KB)
November 1, 2016 Volumn 12 Issue 24 (PDF; 2050KB)
October 5, 2016 Volumn 12 Issue 23 (PDF; 1435KB)
September 21, 2016 Volumn 12 Issue 22 (PDF; 1954KB)
September 7, 2016 Volumn 12 Issue 21 (PDF; 2301KB)
August 31, 2016 Volumn 12 Issue 20 (PDF; 1872KB)
August 24, 2016 Volumn 12 Issue 19 (PDF; 2390KB)
August 17, 2016 Volumn 12 Issue 18 (PDF; 2374KB)
August 10, 2016 Volumn 12 Issue 17 (PDF; 2193KB)
August 3, 2016 Volumn 12 Issue 16 (PDF; 2099KB)
July 27, 2016 Volumn 12 Issue 15 (PDF; 1836KB)
July 20, 2016 Volumn 12 Issue 14 (PDF; 1875KB)
July 13, 2016 Volumn 12 Issue 13 (PDF; 2153KB)
July 6, 2016 Volumn 12 Issue 12 (PDF; 2023KB)
June 29, 2016 Volumn 12 Issue 11 (PDF; 1808KB)
June 22, 2016 Volumn 12 Issue 10 (PDF; 2387KB)
June 15, 2016 Volumn 12 Issue 9 (PDF; 1991KB)
June 8, 2016 Volumn 12 Issue 8 (PDF; 1988KB)
June 1, 2016 Volumn 12 Issue 7 (PDF; 1618KB)
May 18, 2016 Volumn 12 Issue 6 (PDF; 1409KB)
May 4, 2016 Volumn 12 Issue 5 (PDF; 2050KB)
April 1, 2016 Volumn 12 Issue 4 (PDF; 1546KB)
March 1, 2016 Volumn 12 Issue 3 (PDF; 1844KB)
February 1, 2016 Volumn 12 Issue 2 (PDF; 1420KB)
January 1, 2016 Volumn 12 Issue 1 (PDF; 1466KB)
December 1, 2015 Volumn 11 Issue 25 (PDF; 1332KB)
November 1, 2015 Volumn 11 Issue 24 (PDF; 1847KB)
October 1, 2015 Volumn 11 Issue 23 (PDF; 1813KB)
September 16, 2015 Volumn 11 Issue 22 (PDF; 2683KB)
September 2, 2015 Volumn 11 Issue 21 (PDF; 1717KB)
August 26, 2015 Volumn 11 Issue 20 (PDF; 1563KB)
August 19, 2015 Volumn 11 Issue 19 (PDF; 1523KB)
August 12, 2015 Volumn 11 Issue 18 (PDF; 1895KB)
August 5, 2015 Volumn 11 Issue 17 (PDF; 2051KB)
July 29, 2015 Volumn 11 Issue 16 (PDF; 1391KB)
July 22, 2015 Volumn 11 Issue 15 (PDF; 1386KB)
July 15, 2015 Volumn 11 Issue 14 (PDF; 1928KB)
July 8, 2015 Volumn 11 Issue 13 (PDF; 1570KB)
July 1, 2015 Volumn 11 Issue 12 (PDF; 1908KB)
June 24, 2015 Volumn 11 Issue 11 (PDF; 1924KB)
June 17, 2015 Volumn 11 Issue 10 (PDF; 1273KB)
June 10, 2015 Volumn 11 Issue 9 (PDF; 1354KB)
June 3, 2015 Volumn 11 Issue 8 (PDF; 1858KB)
May 27, 2015 Volumn 11 Issue 7 (PDF; 1782KB)
May 13, 2015 Volumn 11 Issue 6 (PDF; 1780KB)
April 29, 2015 Volumn 11 Issue 5 (PDF; 1394KB)
April 1, 2015 Volumn 11 Issue 4 (PDF; 1783KB)
March 1, 2015 Volumn 11 Issue 3 (PDF; 1523KB)
February 1, 2015 Volumn 11 Issue 2 (PDF; 1438KB)
January 1, 2015 Volumn 11 Issue 1 (PDF; 1513KB)
December 1, 2014 Volumn 10 Issue 25 (PDF; 1789KB)
November 1, 2014 Volumn 10 Issue 24 (PDF; 1597KB)
October 1, 2014 Volumn 10 Issue 23 (PDF; 1567KB)
September 17, 2014 Volumn 10 Issue 22 (PDF; 1844KB)
September 3, 2014 Volumn 10 Issue 21 (PDF; 2169KB)
August 27, 2014 Volumn 10 Issue 20 (PDF; 1569KB)
August 20, 2014 Volumn 10 Issue 19 (PDF; 1936KB)
August 13, 2014 Volumn 10 Issue 18 (PDF; 2203KB)
August 6, 2014 Volumn 10 Issue 17 (PDF; 1553KB)
July 30, 2014 Volumn 10 Issue 16 (PDF; 1447KB)
July 23, 2014 Volumn 10 Issue 15 (PDF; 1524KB)
July 16, 2014 Volumn 10 Issue 14 (PDF; 1469KB)
July 9, 2014 Volumn 10 Issue 13 (PDF; 1476KB)
July 2, 2014 Volumn 10 Issue 12 (PDF; 1609KB)
June 25, 2014 Volumn 10 Issue 11 (PDF; 2007KB)
June 18, 2014 Volumn 10 Issue 10 (PDF; 1563KB)
June 11, 2014 Volumn 10 Issue 9 (PDF; 2359KB)
June 4, 2014 Volumn 10 Issue 8 (PDF; 2347KB)
May 28, 2014 Volumn 10 Issue 7 (PDF; 1577KB)
May 14, 2014 Volumn 10 Issue 6 (PDF; 2021KB)
April 30, 2014 Volumn 10 Issue 5 (PDF; 2063KB)
April 1, 2014 Volumn 10 Issue 4 (PDF; 1484KB)
March 1, 2014 Volumn 10 Issue 3 (PDF; 1650KB)
February 1, 2014 Volumn 10 Issue 2 (PDF; 1570KB)
January 1, 2014 Volumn 10 Issue 1 (PDF; 1574KB)
December 1, 2013 Volumn 9 Issue 28 (PDF; 2251KB)
November 1, 2013 Volumn 9 Issue 27 (PDF; 2315KB)
October 1, 2013 Volumn 9 Issue 26 (PDF; 3155KB)
May 1, 2013 Volumn 9 Issue 5 (PDF; 2381KB)
April 1, 2013 Volumn 9 Issue 4 (PDF; 3059KB)
March 1, 2013 Volumn 9 Issue 3 (PDF; 2528KB)
February 1, 2013 Volumn 9 Issue 2 (PDF; 2616KB)
January 1, 2013 Volumn 9 Issue 1 (PDF; 2831KB)
December 1, 2012 Volumn 8 Issue 28 (PDF; 2515KB)
November 1, 2012 Volumn 8 Issue 27 (PDF; 2525KB)
October 1, 2012 Volumn 8 Issue 26 (PDF; 2394KB)
May 1, 2012 Volumn 8 Issue 5 (PDF; 2748KB)
April 1, 2012 Volumn 8 Issue 4 (PDF; 2481KB)
March 1, 2012 Volumn 8 Issue 3 (PDF; 2403KB)
February 1, 2012 Volumn 8 Issue 2 (PDF; 2426KB)
January 1, 2012 Volumn 8 Issue 1 (PDF; 2426KB)
December 1, 2011 Volumn 7 Issue 28 (PDF; 2102KB)
November 1, 2011 Volumn 7 Issue 27 (PDF; 1870KB)
October 1, 2011 Volumn 7 Issue 26 (PDF; 1899KB)
May 1, 2011 Volumn 7 Issue 5 (PDF; 2073KB)
April 1, 2011 Volumn 7 Issue 4 (PDF; 2934KB)
March 1, 2011 Volumn 7 Issue 3 (PDF; 2468KB)
February 1, 2011 Volumn 7 Issue 2 (PDF; 2247KB)
January 1, 2011 Volumn 7 Issue 1 (PDF; 1890KB)
Asparagus
Beets
Broccoli
Brussels Sprouts
Cabbage
Carrots
Cauliflower
Cucumbers
Dry Beans
Eggplant
Ethnic Vegetables
Garlic
Horseradish
Kohlrabi
Leeks
Lettuce / Leafy Greens
Melons
Onions
Parsnips
Peas
Peppers
Potatoes
Pumpkins / Gourds
Radishes
Rhubarb
Rutabaga
Snap Beans
Squash - Summer
Squash- Winter
Sweet Corn
Sweet Potatoes
Tomatoes
Turnips
Upcoming Events
Erie/Niagara Regional Vegetable Meeting
March 26, 2019
Tues 8:30am - 12:30pm
Eden, NY
Production topics include alternaria control in broccoli, precision irrigation tools, tarping, and weed seed bank management. A special farm-to-school panel will provide grower, distributor, and school buyer insight on how to supply the increasing school demand for local produce. 1.5 DEC credits in categories 1a, 10 and 23 are availableHigh Tunnel Workshop for Veterans
March 26, 2019
T 10:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Honeoye Falls, NY
This workshop will help veterans interested in growing in high tunnels or greenhouses learn how to select and manage vegetable crops. Topics include varieties, nutrients, pest management and the 'nuts-and-bolts' of a high tunnel including an onsite tour.Produce Safety School -- Sanitary Design and Practice Considerations for Your Farm
March 27, 2019
W 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Geneva, NY
This is a full-day program focusing on putting farm food safety into daily production practices. Participants will learn why and how to clean, sanitize, and dry produce. Hygienic designs and applications will be covered in detail. Speakers include Chris Callahan and Andrew Chamberlin from UVM Extension, Elizabeth Bihn and Elizabeth Demmings from the Produce Safety Alliance, and Robert Hadad from the CCE Cornell Vegetable Program.Announcements
How to Take a Soil Sample
Soil sampling is an important part of managing your crops, but it's important to do it correctly. In this video created by the Eastern NY Commercial Horticulture Program, Vegetable Specialist Amy Ivy demonstrates how to take a soil sample.For more information or to get soil sampling forms and supplies, visit Agro-One online.
Cornell Commercial Vegetable Guidelines Available
The 2019 Cornell Integrated Crop and Pest Management Guidelines for Commercial Vegetable Production are now available!Written by Cornell University specialists, this publication is designed to offer producers, seed and chemical dealers, and crop consultants practical information on growing and managing vegetable crops in New York State. Topics include general culture, nutrient management, transplant production, postharvest handling, organic production, and managing common vegetable crop pest concerns. A preview of the Vegetable Guidelines can be seen online.
Highlighted changes in the 2019 Vegetable Guidelines include:
- Updated pesticide options for economically important vegetable crop pests.
- New pests: beet armyworm in beets; cabbage looper and tarnished plant bug in lettuce and endive; allium leafminer in onions; and Cladosporium, Cercospora, and Stemphylium leaf spots in spinach.