Field Corn Walk: Tackling Tar Spot and Crop Challenges




Event Details

Field Corn Walk: Tackling Tar Spot and Crop Challenges

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 Program

Katelyn Miller
716-640-2047


Field Corn Walk: Tackling Tar Spot and Crop Challenges



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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