Soil testing is the building block of any fertilizer management program, allowing you to evaluate your pH, organic matter, and various macronutrient and micronutrient levels in your soil. Fall is a popular time of year to take soil samples, so let's discuss how to get your soil from the field and into the lab for analysis.

As corn silage begins to enter bunks for the year, safety should be a top priority. Here are some tips to keep you and your employees safe in your bunk silo this season. 

One of the most common weed management questions we often get relates to perennial weed control in grass hay and pasture.  Many people want to know when the most optimal time is to control perennial weeds and what herbicides are the most effective. The short answer - late summer and fall with systemic herbicides but there is more to the story.

The 2023 season has been a roller coaster for producing dairy quality hay crops across NYS. While yields varied for both first and second cutting, for many the combined total yield is lower than desired and presents concerns about adequate inventories. With potential challenges to inventories, it is worth thinking about strategies for the remainder of the season. 

If you're going to apply herbicides to your soybeans and know that aphids are present, should you add an insecticide to the tank mix? Check out this article to learn some considerations for making this decision on your farm. 

The current weather patterns we have been/are experiencing could significantly impact crop establishment and development; it could also affect weed control success. Read on for some considerations on POST herbicide applications during dry weather.  

Are you interested in learning more about the diversity of your weed seedbank? The Weed Seedbank Project is looking to recruit 50 farms throughout the state to analyze their weed seedbanks and provide tailored management recommendations. To get involved, leave a message at 315-787-2432 or email bjb342@cornell.edu. The deadline to apply is July 1st, so don't hesitate - apply today! For more information, click here. 

Seedcorn maggot is a pest that impacts large-seeded crops like soybeans and corn. Read on to learn about the life cycle of this pest, how it affects crops, and the research currently taking place to develop prediction models for emergence in New York. 

Herbicide-resistant weeds are not new, with the first resistance in the Northeast found in 1977. The list of resistant weeds grows, making the control and management of them an important aspect of farming operations. 

As the recent wet weather has caused us to halt field activities, it's a good time to think about the risks involved with utilizing anhydrous ammonia in our fertilizer programs, and how to protect ourselves from them. 

Spring green up is an important time for assessing and managing winter wheat. The growth stage at green-up will depend on planting date and weather conditions, so it is important to scout the field for accurate growth staging.

To make cover crops a successful part of crop rotation, especially in the Northeast, it is important to be creative and adaptable. Cover cropping works the best when it is an integral part of the farm's cropping system, not just an afterthought.