2022 Corn Congress




Event Details

Date

January 5 - January 6, 2022

Time

10am - noon

Location

Zoom

Host

Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops Program

Mike Stanyard
585-764-8452



AGENDA: 

January 5, 2022 (10:00am - Noon)

10:00 - 10:30     Impacts of Neonics and Nematodes on Corn Insect Management
                          Dr. Elson Shields, Entomologist, Cornell University

10:30 - 11:30    Understanding Biologicals for Improved Corn Management
                         Connor Sible, Dept. of Crop Sciences, University of Illinois

11:30 - 12:00    Tar Spot is Here! ID and Management Options
                         Dr. Gary Bergstrom, Plant Pathologist, Cornell University

January 6, 2022 (10:00am - Noon)

10:00 - 10:30    Getting the Best Bang for Your Nitrogen Buck
                         Dr. Quirine Ketterings, Nutrient Management, Cornell University

10:30 - 11:30    Corn Weed Control in the Herbicide Shortage Era
                         Dr. Bill Johnson, Weed Scientist, Purdue University

11:30 - 12:00    Corn Nematode Survey Results: Management Implications?
                         Mike Stanyard, Cornell Cooperative Extension, NWNY Team

DEC Recertification Points & Certified Crop Adviser Credits Available! 
2.5 points for categories: 10, 1a, 21 and 23 | 0.5 point for category 4 

Please Provide Your DEC Applicator ID Number at Registration. Those seeking DEC Points will need to sign in with their applicator number and at the beginning and end of each day.  DEC applicator points cannot be awarded for archived viewing of the sessions. Points will be voided for anyone who does not attend the full session each day.  Points will be voided for anyone who does not pre-register for the congress.

CCA credits will also be available after each day. 

Event Registration and information




more content - left
Field Crops

Field Crops

Dairy

Dairy

Business

Business

Livestock

Livestock

Grains

Grains

more content - right

Upcoming Events

Planning For Immigration Enforcement At Your Farm

May 20, 2025

Ramped-up immigration enforcement is spreading fear and resulting in family and workforce disruptions across the farm landscape. Farms and employees should take action by making a plan for what to do in case of an immigration enforcement action at your farm. Planning is critical to avoid the worst outcomes. Learn about available resources and hear from the experience of crisis support leaders!

Chainsaw Safety & Forestry BMP's

June 13, 2025
Belmont, NY

Perfect for beginners or experienced users needing a refresher. We'll cover safety features and basic maintenance of the modern saw and learn kickback prevention techniques. Participants will be able to try on various PPE and learn ergonomic practices. Interested participants will learn to safely start up, throttle up, and turn off a saw. You may bring our own saw if you choose, there will be no cutting in this class.

FAMACHA Workshop at Alfred State College

June 14, 2025 : FAMACHA Workshop at Alfred State College
Alfred, NY

Join Cornell Cooperative Extension for a morning of classroom learning, hands-on FAMACHA and 5 Point Check practice, and a pasture walk at Alfred State College's teaching farm to learn about putting IPM to work on pasture using evasive grazing techniques. An exam will be provided, and students passing the exam will receive program certification, including a FAMACHA Card.

Announcements

Our Team is Hiring

The SWNY Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops Team is looking for a Farm Business Management Specialist to join our team. Information about the position, qualifications, and compensation can be found here