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August 2013

2013 Summer Crop Tour

August 13, 2013
8:00am-4:00pm
Union Springs, NY, NY

Breaking the Yield Barrier!    Corn and Soybean Association Summer Tour.

IRRIGATION FOR DAIRY PASTURES

August 14, 2013
W 11AM-2PM
Lansing, NY


Corn & Soybean Yield Contest 2013

August 19, 2013

To enter the 2013 Corn and Soybean Yield Contest download this PDF and send in your information by August 19, 2013.

Cattle Artificial Insemination

August 20 - August 21, 2013
9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Warsaw, NY

Anatomy and physiology of the female reproductive tract, hormonal regulation of estus/ovulation and CL formation, estrous synchronization protocols, intro to AI techniques, heat detection, basic cattle handling, semen handling & thawing techniques, care and maintenance of the nitrogen tank, loading the insemination gun, and cow insemination. Spanish translation is available.

SUMMER ANNUALS AUGMENT COOL SEASON GRASSES WITH ARDEN LANDIS

August 21, 2013
11AM-2PM
Homer, NY


Forage Yield Monitor Field Days - Corn Silage

August 22, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Auburn, NY

Forage Yield Monitor Field Days - Corn Silage
Interested in purchasing a new forage harvester with yield monitoring capabilities, but don't know what the benefits are? Already own the equipment, but want to understand how to use the data? Attend one of these field days to get your questions answered!

Potato Growers Meeting: Varieties, Phytophthora Pink Rot, and Water Management

Event Offers DEC Credits

August 27, 2013
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Marion, NY

Potato growers have an opportunity to view standard and new fresh market potato varieties and lines, hear how to use integrated management to help deal with the potentially devastating Phytophthora pink rot disease, get an update on late blight, and discuss how to manage excess muck water

September 2013

Forage Sorghum. Viable Crop? Come and See the Crop!

September 18, 2013
5 pm - 7:30 pm
Lowman, NY

This project has allowed us to gain experience with a crop that has not traditionally been grown in the Northeast - sorghum. Sorghum appears to be a reasonable substitute for corn silage offering similar yields, at a lower cost and an equally efficient harvest as a single chop system that can substitute for corn silage with nearly the same nutrition. 

Pasture Walk - Bennington Beefalo

September 19, 2013
5:00 p.m.
Attica, NY

  • Learn techniques employed to grass feed and finish Beefalo
  • Observe simple livestock handling facilities
  • See homemade chicken tractors in action for grazing birds
  • Hear about proven direct marketing techniques for meats
  • Find out how a mentoring relationship mutually benefiting both parties
  • Enjoy a light supper featuring grass grown meats and local foods

Cornell Goat & Sheep Health Day

September 21, 2013
7:45 a.m. - 5:45 p.m.
Ithaca, NY

Small Ruminant Disease and Parasite Management 
Information and activities for the whole family.



New Strategies for Farm Succession Planning

September 24 - September 25, 2013
Syracuse, NY

This important conference will focus on the farm transfer process and the need for innovative strategies to make the transition successful and keep the farm in agriculture.

October 2013

Successful Farming for Beginners

October 1, 2013
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Canandaigua, NY

So you want to be a farmer. You have thought about starting a small operation or you have purchased farmland and buildings and looking at getting into farming some type of livestock, fruit, or vegetable. Perhaps it is a 4-H project that you would like to expand into a farm enterprise. Not sure where to begin? Look no further! Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ontario County is offering a regional workshop series on Successful Farming for Beginners.

Feeds and Feeding Management Course

October 30 - November 7, 2013
10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Feeds and Feeding Management Course
This is a great course for both new feeders and those with years of experience. Participants will receive excellent instruction on meeting cows' nutrition needs from speakers such as Dr. Larry Chase and get lots of hands on experience in assessing feed quality.

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