The farmer-driven Northern New York Agricultural Development Program funded the following projects in 2014. Click on project name to access project report.
Dairy and Field Crop Production Under NNY Conditions
Corn Hybrids for Grain Production in NNY
Forage and Cover Crop Options in NNY
Meadow Fescue-Alfalfa Mixtures for Improved Forage Quality
Pre-, Post-Harvest Evaluation of Alfalfa-Grass in Mixed Stands for Maximizing Economic Return
Weed Control Programs for Glyphosate-Resistant Soybeans
Winter-Forage Small Grain Cover Crops to Boost Feed Supply
Ag Environmental Stewardship
Implementing Adapt-N: Reducing Cost, Mitigating Nutrient Losses, Adapting to Climate Change
Nutrient Recycling & Environmental Protection: Evaluating Yield Potentials of Corn Grain & Silage
Tile Drainage Along Lake Champlain: Evaluating Agronomic, Environmental Benefits
Water Quality Impact on NNY Dairy Industry Production Parameters, Table 2, Table 3
Crop and Livestock Pest & Disease Control
Alfalfa Varieties & Germplasm for Winter Survival in NNY
Breeding ASB-Resistant Alfalfa Varieties
Brown Root Rot and Ice Sheeting Impact on Alfalfa Crops
Nematode Biocontrol for Black Vine Weevil and Strawberry Root Weevil in NNY Berry Crops
How-To Education for NNY Producers: Biological Control of ASB
NNY Corn and Soybean Disease Diagnosis and Assessment Database
Mastitis-Causing Pathogens Previously Identified as “Other Streptococcal Species”
Parasite Management Innovations for NNY Sheep and Goat Producers
Livestock Production and Marketing
Enhancing Market Connections for Cow-Calf, Stockers and Cattle Feeders
NNY Fruit and Vegetable Production
Cover Crops for Plasticulture Vegetable Production, Appendix
Crop Establishment Strategies & Future Needs for NNY Vegetable Growers
NY’s 1st Juneberry Nursery: Amelanchier as Novel Fruit Crop for NNY Growers & Consumers
Precision Apple Orchard Management Strategies for NNY Growers
Season Extension with Non-Traditional Tunnel Crops
Strengthening the North Country Food System through Increased Producer Connections to Markets: initial report, also see Food Hub Opportunities report