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to SWNY Cornell Cooperative Extension offers a five-part program for farmers ahead of the 2023 growing season

BY KATELYN MILLER, FIELD

Crop And Forage Special

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IST WITH THE SWNY DAIRY, LIVESTOCK, AND FIELD CROPS PROGRAM

SOUTHWEST, NEW

YORK (February 9th, 2023)

– Producing field crops in Southwest New York is an important sector of our agriculture industry. With 4,508 farms that operate on 641,205 acres, having up-to-date information to make informed decisions is important for our local farmers. Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock, and Field Crops Program is pleased to bring a series of educational presentations to address these needs over five sessions throughout the month of March. Producers of all shapes, sizes, and locations are encourages to register or reach out to SWNYDLFC for more information by calling 716640-2047.

COST: $20/farm for access to any and all of the virtual sessions listed below. Scholarships are available for those who are in need who would like to attend for free.

At registration, select the “scholarship” option.

REGISTRATION: Complete the form available online by visiting https://tinyurl.com/ mtb68h3e or call Katelyn Miller at 716-640-2047, or email km753@cornell.edu.

PLEASE NOTE: These sessions will not be recorded.

IN-PERSON VIEWING

OPTIONS available at one of the local CCE offices upon request. Participating offices are located in East Aurora,

Jamestown, Ellicottville, Belmont, and Bath.

DEC AND CCA CREDITS ARE AVAILABLE: During registration, indicate that you need credits and be prepared to share your Certification Number. Approved for 4 CEU’s (2.5 IPM, 1 Nutrient Management, 0.5 Crop Management). 2.5 DEC credits pending in categories 1a and 21.

TECH REQUIREMENTS: You will need access to Zoom (phone, tablet, or computer). If you need credits, you will also need video capabilities.

SPONSORSHIP: We are currently seeking agribusiness support for this series. Contact Katelyn Miller at 716-640-2047 for more information.

IS THIS FOR ME? This series has options for agricultural producers of all shapes, sizes, and times in business. Choose the options that best suit your interests and needs.

FOR ACCOMODATIONS and accessibility concerns, please contact Katelyn Miller by calling 716-640-2047.

Wednesday, March 1st, 2023

12:00pm to 1:30pm

Creating an Effective Herbicide Program

With increasing herbicide resistance throughout the NYS, understanding how herbicides function is an important consideration to your herbicide program. Mike Hunter will discuss how to create a complete and effective herbicide program by reviewing different modes of action and discuss how to help prevent the development of herbicide resistance in your operation. Mike is the Field Crops Specialist with Cornell Cooperative Extension’s North Country Regional Ag Team.

Wednesday, March 8th, 2023

12:00pm to 1:30pm

Field Crop Disease Update Gary Bergstrom will provide an update on the diagnosis and management of field crop diseases in New York including new corn disease tar spot, as well as additional diseases impacting corn, soybeans, and oats. Presented by Gary Bergstrom, Professor, School of Integrative Plant Science Pathology and PlantMicrobe Biology Section.

Wednesday, March 15th, 2023

12:00pm to 1:15pm

On-Farm Experimentation

Farmers have always experimented allowing agriculture to evolve. While this process is largely overlooked by scientists, advances in digital agronomy allow for the collection of ample contextual data and pooling of information across multiple farms. Presented by Louis Longchamps, Assistant Professor, Digital Agronomy in the School of Integrative Plant Sciences’ Soil and Crop Science Section. Katelyn Walley-Stoll, Farm Business Management Specialist, will also discuss how to evaluate on farm changes through partial budgets.

Wednesday, March 22nd, 2023

12:00pm to 1:00 pm

Soybean Cyst Nematode in NY

Soybean cyst nematode (SCN) is the most damaging pest of soybeans globally, and we are just beginning to identify its expansion into dry bean crops. This presentation will focus on SCN damage to crops, the latest statewide survey results, and the latest management options.

Presented by Erik Smith, Area Field Crop Specialist with Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Central New York Dairy, Livestock, and Field Crops program.

Wednesday, March 29th, 2023 12:00pm to 1:30pm

Value of Manure Told

Through Five Stories & CAFO

Updates

Dr. Quirine Ketterings, Cornell University, and Kirsten Workman of Cornell

Parks and Trails New York Announces New Executive Director

(ALBANY, NY) – Paul Steely White is the new executive director of Parks and Trails New York.

The appointment comes after an extensive search started in November 2022 when PTNY’s long-standing visionary leader, Robin Dropkin, announced her retirement.

“The story of Robin Dropkin’s service to our mission is written in the parks, trails and open spaces that are now thriving because of her unique brand of collaborative advocacy,” says Jeff Bender, Chairman of PTNY.

“Robin’s body of work–spanning decades–is an amazing gift to the parks movement, and to the millions who now enjoy the fruits of her dedicated effort.”

Building on Dropkin’s accomplishments with Parks & Trails New York, Paul Steely White is excited to take up the mantle. White has devoted his career to improving bicycling, walking, and public transit for communities the world over. During his tenure as the Executive Director at Transportation Alternatives (2004 - 2018), the organization grew New York City’s network of greenways and bike paths, pioneered bike share, and led broad coalitions to reclaim city parks from automobile

Paul Steely White will lead efforts to expand public access to nature and boost local, statewide impact of landmark Environmental Bond Act traffic. In recognition of his impact, he received (with co-awardee Janette SadikKhan) the Rockefeller Foundation’s Jane Jacobs Medal for creative approaches to building a more diverse, dynamic, and equitable urban environment. In 2015 he was also recognized by the New York Academy of Medicine for his work to make streets safer and healthier.

“Public lands must be within closer reach to those who need them most. We saw from the pandemic that parks and trails are not just ‘nice things to have,’ they are critical public health infrastructure. I am excited to join in the vital work that PTNY has been doing for decades to expand, protect, and promote New York’s public green spaces for the use and enjoyment of all New Yorkers,” says White.

“Paul is an authentic connector with a genuine interest and love of people–and a vision for what public life could be,” adds Mary Beth Kelly, Co-Founder of Families for Safe Streets, on White’s approach to collaboration and centering community.

Carter Strickland, VP Mid-Atlantic Region & NYS Director for the Trust for Public Land, agrees that White will be a strong force to move Parks & Trails New York forward with authenticity. “I have known Paul Steely White for years–he built up Transportation Alternatives into an incredibly powerful force in the greenway and bike advocacy scene in New York City, and then worked in the private sector on cutting-edge micromobility solutions across the country. Paul’s appointment shows that PTNY will continue to take a leading role in promoting trails and parks as key infrastructure for greener transportation and resilient communities across New York State.”

Dropkin, PTNY’s outgoing Executive Director, is among the voices welcoming White to helming the future of the organization, “I couldn’t be more proud of what we have accomplished together at Parks & Trails New York, nor more excited for the next chapter under Paul’s guidance. I believe Paul will bring the energy and expe rience to expand our vital work for the next decade and beyond, creating an even greater impact for our out door spaces and the commu nities who love them.”

Dropkin’s support and excitement for White’s new tenure is shared by other leaders in the organization. “In both the non-profit and private sectors, Paul has demonstrated an ability to build diverse coalitions and effective campaigns. Under Paul’s leadership we look forward to winning new key allies as we strive to preserve and expand parks and park access for all,” says Nadine Lemmon, PTNY Board Member and Chair of the Search Committee.

White adds, “New York State’s parks, trails, and public lands are seeing unprecedented attendance and investment. Yet much more must be done to meet the enormous latent demand for immersive natural experiences. I am excited for what we will accomplish together for the next generations of park goers, cyclists, and lovers of green space.” through the use and enjoyment of green space. In collaboration with members, supporters and partners from across the state, PTNY is a prominent voice for the protection and expansion of New York’s magnificent state park system and multi-use trail network, including more than 1,500 miles of greenways, bike paths, and river walks. Learn more at www.ptny.org.

About Paul Steely White, PTNYs new executive director:

Paul Steely White has devoted his career to improving bicycling, walking and public transit.

While executive director of Transportation Alternatives from 2004 - 2018, he grew New York City’s net- urban environment build a more diverse, dynamic, and equitable city.

PRO-DAIRY, will discuss research that answers the following questions: What is the fertilizer replacement value of manure? How does injection of manure in alfalfa impact the crop? Can shallow incorporation be as effective in conserving N as deeper incorporation? What is the carry over benefit of manure application?

SWNYDLFC is a partnership between Cornell University and the CCE Associations of Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, and Steuben counties. Their team includes Katelyn Walley-Stoll, Farm Business Management (716640-0522); Camila Lage, Dairy Management (607-422-6788); Amy Barkley, Livestock Management (716-640-0844); and Katelyn Miller, Field Crop and Forage Specialist (716640-2047). CCE is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities. For more information about Cornell Cooperative Extension, contact your county’s Association Executive Director. Allegany County – Laura Hunsberger, lkh47@cornell. edu or 585-268-7644. Cattaraugus County – Dick Rivers, rer263@cornell.edu or 716699-2377. Chautauqua County – Emily Reynolds, eck47@ cornell.edu or 716-664-9502. Erie County – Diane Held, dbh24@cornell.edu or 716-6525400. Steuben County – Tess McKinley, tsm223@cornell. edu, or 607-664-2301.

In 2015, Paul was recognized by the New York Academy of Medicine for his work to make streets safer and healthier. Since 2019, Paul has worked as a policy leader in the transportation tech start-up space, helping companies like the MIT spinoff Superpedestrian grow public access to shared electric mobility and microtransit. He currently serves as board president of the New Yorkbased Institute for Transportation and Development Policy, a global organization that works for healthier and more equitable transportation systems in Asia, Africa, Latin America and the US. But it’s important that couples remember that theirline guidelines might not be-dings can help them craft timelines that make their

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