Field Corn Walk: Tackling Tar Spot and Crop Challenges
Event Details
Date
September 3, 2024
Time
3 PM- 4:30 PM
Location
Niefergold Farm
12057 Taylor Road
Lawtons, NY 14091
Host
Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops ProgramKatelyn Miller
716-640-2047
email Katelyn Miller
Field Corn Walk: Tackling Tar Spot and Crop Challenges
Join SWNYDLFC for our upcoming Field Corn Walks! These discussion-based meetings will take place as we walk throughout a local corn field. Topics include foliar disease of corn, silage harvest considerations, and other crop challenges. These meetings will take place rain or shine. Please dress accordingly.
If you have questions, contact Katelyn Miller, Field Crop Specialist:
716-640-2047
km753@cornell.edu
Regsitration is not required.
Address listed takes you directly to the farm. The corn field is located behind dairy barn.
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