New York State Pesticide Use and Regulations

July 28, 2021

DEC Staff will explain the differences between minimum risk, general, and

restricted use pesticides, how to avoid common violations in the field, and how
to become certified applicators and register a pest control business. Register now.

Summer 2021 Dairy Grazing Pasture Walk Series

July 28, 2021
Groton, NY

Carey Farm, Groton (Tompkins County) - With Cornell Cooperative Extension educators Fay Benson & Mary Kate MacKenzie.  Come see how Dan and Eric Carey graze nearly 300 dairy cows on 200 pasture acres in Groton, NY. Fay will discuss controlling soil compaction in grazing systems and present compaction data collected from the Carey's pastures for the past 3 years.

CCE Flock Talks - Summer Troubles

July 28, 2021

Join CCE poultry experts as they help navigate the potential pitfalls of summer including predators, pasture management, and heat stress. This free lecture is sponsored by the Cornell Livestock Program Work Team. 

CORRECTION FROM LAST WEEK: Armyworm moths (NOT LARVAE) confirmed in NY

I apologize for the confusion and early scare; armyworm larvae has NOT been found in NY. We are, however, capturing armyworm moths around the state. Remember, fields that may be impacted early in the season can be wheat, grass cover crop fields, and spring seeded oats or barley. 

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