Field Corn Walk: Tackling Tar Spot and Crop Challenges
Event Details
Date
September 4, 2024
Time
3 PM- 4:30 PM
Location
D & L Saunders Farm LLC
1037 State Route 248
Whitesville, NY 14897
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 to farm. Corn field is located on the corner of Beech Hill Road and Coats Road. Look for the CCE signs!
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