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Event Offers DEC Credits

Event Details

Date

August 29, 2017

Time

3:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Location

Cornell Lake Erie Research and Extension Laboratory
6592 West Main Rd
Portland, NY 14769

Cost

$25.00 CVP enrollee
(additional attendee $25.00 ea.)

$35.00 Non-CVP enrollee
(additional attendee $35.00 ea.)
includes dinner if pre-registered by August 23



At the Door
$35.00 walk-ins
Dinner not guaranteed unless pre-registered by 8/23/17

Host

Cornell Vegetable Program

Darcy Telenko
716-697-4965


Sustainable and Organic Vegetable Pest Management Field Day - Sponsorship Opportunities

August 29, 2017

Sustainable and Organic Vegetable Pest Management Field Day
Join Cornell Vegetable Program Specialists (Telenko, Hadad, Reid) and Cornell University faculty (Wallace, Smart, Reiners, Bjorkman) for an evening of touring Cornell Vegetable Program research sites and answering questions on sustainable and organic pest management options for fresh market vegetable growers. Information will be provided for both conventional and organic growers at all levels of expertise. Network for Environmental and Weather Application (NEWA) will be on-hand to teach growers how they can use the forecasting models for pest management in various crops. Sponsoring industry representatives will have the opportunity to meet with growers to comment on their products.

3.0 DEC and CCA credits will be available.

TOPICS
Weed Management Research in Vegetables -- Darcy Telenko, Cornell Vegetable Program (CVP), and John Wallace, Cornell
This session will review weed management options in vegetables and herbicide best use practices. Both organic and conventional weed management tools will be discussed including the use of a stale-seed bed technique with either herbicide or flame-weeder burn-down treatment. Growers will be able to view the different weed management tools, look at the economics of utilizing each system, and ask questions. Topics will also include how to scout after herbicide application to confirm usefulness. Growers will be encouraged to actively participate, and ask questions about the proper use of herbicides in vegetables.

2017 Vegetable Disease Update and Tour of Organic Weed and Disease Management Trials -- Darcy Telenko and Christine Smart, Cornell
Telenko and Smart will discuss the major vegetable diseases in New York, what symptoms we are looking for, and conventional and organic management tools available including resistant varieties, fungicides and new biopesticides. Research trials will be showcasing varieties with host resistance and organic programs using disease forecasting. Information will be provided for both conventional and organic growers at all levels of expertise.

Insect Management and Specialty Crop Vegetable Variety Demonstration -- Robert Hadad, CVP
The group will walk the fields to learn and practice skills necessary to identify insect pests, discuss control options and management issues that affect insect control. A number of varieties of a diverse assortment of vegetable crops will be on display for grower viewing.

Update on NEWA -- Dan Olmstead
Dan will discuss NEWA (Network for Environmental and Weather Application) and how growers can use the forecasting models for pest management in various crops.

Sulfur Fertility in Vegetable Crops -- Steve Reiners, Cornell 
Correct crop fertility has wide reaching impacts on yield, and more is often not better. Excessive fertility can promote weed growth and insect pressure, while insufficient nutrition leaves crops more susceptible to stresses like disease. Dr. Reiners will direct his discussion on the importance in sulfur to maintain healthy vegetable crops.

Using Cover Crops for Soil Health --Thomas Bjorkman, Cornell
Cover crops have become an important tool for improving soil health. This session will view a number of cover crop options and talk about the benefits of use cover crops and how to incorporate them into a vegetable rotation. Growers will be encouraged to discuss their experiences with cover crops.

Northeast Broccoli Project -- Thomas Bjorkman
Dr. Bjorkman will update the Northeast Broccoli Project and variety evaluation.

Season Extension -- Judson Reid, CVP
Judson will discuss best management practices and options for season extension in vegetables. He will review health, fertility and pest management requirements for successful production.

Sweet Corn Variety Trial and Tasting, Followed by Dinner 

Update on Ongoing Research Projects in the Region/Visit Sponsors

Registration for this event includes dinner and handouts. Register online (using the link above) or call 716-652-5400. 

This event is sponsored by BASF, Gowan, and Marrone Bio Innovations. Additional meeting supplies provided by Harris Seeds Organic.




Sorry, the opportunity to sponsor this event has passed.

Sponsorship Notes
A key component of this event is the support provided by industry organizations. Contributing organizations will be recognized as an integral part of this dynamic event. See Sponsorship Info Packet below for details about this opportunity.

Sponsorship Info Packet (PDF; 335KB)
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Upcoming Events

Urban and Small-Scale Growers Meeting

April 5, 2024
Buffalo, NY

This event is an opportunity for small-scale growers, urban growers, community garden leaders and ag service providers to build community, engage in production-focused workshops, and share resources. Topics include building soil productivity, insect and disease management, growing vegetables, berries, and tree fruits, and more.

REGISTRATION IS CLOSED! We met the space limitation for this event.

2024 DEC Special Permit Handler Training -- Wayne County

April 9, 2024
Newark, NY

Special Permits (SP) will relieve the certified pesticide applicator from "on-site within voice contact" supervision of non-certified pesticide applicators when they are handling federally-restricted-use pesticides for which they hold a Special Permit. The 8 specific labels covered: Endigo ZCX, Warrior II with Zeon Technology, Agri-Mek SC, Beseige, Leverage 360, Danitol 2.4EC, Mustang Maxx, and Lannate LV. 

2024 DEC Special Permit Handler Training -- Orleans County

April 10, 2024
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Special Permits (SP) will relieve the certified pesticide applicator from "on-site within voice contact" supervision of non-certified pesticide applicators when they are handling federally-restricted-use pesticides for which they hold a Special Permit. The 8 specific labels covered: Endigo ZCX, Warrior II with Zeon Technology, Agri-Mek SC, Beseige, Leverage 360, Danitol 2.4EC, Mustang Maxx, and Lannate LV. 

Announcements

JOB POSTING: Onion Crop Scout

Be a Vital Part of New York Onion Production!

We are looking for someone who appreciates agriculture to scout commercial onion fields in Oswego Co. and/or Wayne Co. for 13 weeks during the summer, maximum 19 hours/week, who would return to the seasonal position annually.

As an Onion Crop Scout for the Cornell Vegetable Program (CVP), you will independently scout 11 commercial onion fields collecting data on insect pests, diseases, weeds and crop stage/quality. Scouting data will be summarized into a preliminary report which is finalized by Cornell's Onion Specialist. Growers use the scouting reports to inform their spray decisions, which enables an integrated approach to pest management. Your hard work will ensure grower engagement, implementation of research-based recommendations, and early detection of emerging issues. It is the "beating heart" of CVP's onion program.

Pay: $18.50/hr. No benefits. Personal mileage will be reimbursed at the federal rate.

Key Qualifications & Skills:
  • High School diploma and 6 months experience in an agriculture setting, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Must be able to meet the travel requirements of the position and have reliable transportation as well as have and maintain a valid and unrestricted New York State driver's license.
  • Visual concentration and attention to detail are required to detect pests and pest damage.
  • Able to work independently in collecting and summarizing data.
  • Must be able to work outdoors in all types of weather.
  • Proven experience in communicating effectively, both written and oral.
  • Preferred: Experience working with plants, plant disease and other pest identification.
Training will include being accompanied by a veteran onion scout for the first season with the intention of scouting independently in the second year, and ideally for several more years after.

Flexible on start and end dates, day(s) of week you work, and whether Oswego or Wayne or both counties are scouted. Our priority is finding someone who will return to the position annually.

Read details about the Onion Crop Scout position.

To apply (resume and cover letter): http://tiny.cc/Onion_Scout_WDR_00043345

Management Practices for High Organic Matter Soils

We are exploring management practices for vegetable farmers with high organic matter soils. These soils are usually found in urban growing areas as urban farmers typically grow in imported soil mixtures that have been constructed over time and in high tunnels where leaching events are limited. In both cases, we see that soil pH and calcium levels can increase due to alkaline irrigation water and with grower inputs such as high levels of compost and/or fertilizer. We commonly see limited plant nutrient uptake due to high soil pH. We have produced four "Management Practices for Urban Soil Health" case studies sharing project updates in our urban cover crop, pH adjustment, and bulk density adjustment work. In each case study, we are looking at the effect of the management practice on soil and crop health. 

Management Practices for Urban Soil Health: Cover Cropping
Management Practices for Urban Soil Health: pH Adjustment
Management Practices for Urban Soil Health: pH Adjustment in NYC
Management Practices for Urban Soil Health: Correcting Nutrient Test Results for Soils with High Organic Matter

2023 Year in Review and 2024 Preview

As the Cornell Vegetable Program reflects on 2023, we want to thank you for your partnership and continued support of our team and the work we do to address issues impacting the commercial vegetable industry in the western and central portion of NYS. Our 2023 Year in Review and 2024 Preview report highlights of some of the many research and outreach programs led by our team members over the last year plus a look ahead to some of our plans for 2024.
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  • Cornell Vegetable Program Responds to Late Blight in 2023
  • Working Groups Help to Improve the Western NY Food System
  • Field Trials Completed to Test Lasers as a Bird Deterrent in Sweet Corn
  • Increased Monitoring of Western Bean Cutworm in Dry Beans
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