Based on grower reports out of Central NY, 22 fields and over 2,000 acres have been impacted over 4 counties by root injury and goosenecking. The southern tier is not immune from CRW pressure, as scouting efforts show pest presence here as well. So, how serious is this pest and what's the end result?

Our region experienced significant severe weather resulting from a powerful series of storms that went through on September 2^nd. Any damage sustained by agricultural lands, crops, livestock operations, buildings, or other agricultural facilities can be reported to our team. 

Are you interested in scouting with a drone on your farm? Check out this article for a deep dive into the types of imaging, it's uses and management decisions that can be made using this technology. 

This year's preliminary corn silage pricing estimates have been released. Using the estimating equation, and the above prices for alfalfa hay, and corn grain as expected prices, estimated corn silage price is about $61 per ton

Dry hay with an increased moisture level is a concern not only from a quality perspective, leading to increased dry matter losses and mold growth, but is also at an increased risk for heating, and subsequently fires. With reports of hay fires hitting the news, we think it's a good time to dive into what causes the hay to heat, how to decrease the risk of hay fires, and the hazards associated.

Does it pay to spray a fungicide? Check out this article for considerations on using a fungicide as a disease management tool in corn. 

As we know, nitrogen (N) is a critical nutrient for corn production, but is also one of the most difficult to manage. Application rates must be balanced in a way that meets crop needs in an economical way, while also protecting against environmental
losses. One of the best ways to manage this is by using practices such as sidedressing to provide additional N at a time
when the plant will have increased uptake requirements.

Poor soybean emergence is one of the more frustrating situations a grower can face in early summer, and it raises an immediate question: do I replant, or do I make the best of what I've got? The answer is rarely straightforward, but understanding a few key decision-making factors can help you make a more confident and financially-sound decision. 

This week is bringing us plenty of heat, bringing in questions about POST herbicide applications. Check out these tips for an impactful herbicide application in soybeans with elevated temperatures. 

The introduction of resistant crop traits helped revolutionize modern agriculture but has caused a large reliance on a single, or relatively few modes of actions. This has developed selection pressure on weed populations, leading to an increase in herbicide resistant-weeds. In New York State, we have 7 weed species confirmed to have developed resistance to at least one mode of action. 

Dust is starting to fly which is bringing in some pre-emergent herbicide questions: What is happening to my PRE herbicides? Are they still there? And do I need to adjust my weed management plans?