“Measure Yield” in 2016

Dr. Quirine M. Ketterings, director of the Cornell University Nutrient Management Spear Program, Ithaca, NY, and Dr. Eric Young, research agronomist, W.H. Miner Agricultural Research Institute, Chazy, NY, presented information on their current Northern New York Agricultural Development Program projects at the annual NNYADP meetings in February. Ketterings has several projects underway. Young’s NNYADP project work is focused on the crop production and environmental benefits of tile drainage. Photo: NNYADP — Dr. Quirine M. Ketterings, Ithaca, NY, and Dr. Eric Young, W.H. Miner Agricultural Research Institute, Chazy, NY, presented information on their current Northern New York Agricultural Development Program projects at the 2016 annual NNYADP meetings. Ketterings has several projects underway. Young’s NNYADP work is focused on the crop production and environmental benefits of tile drainage. Photo: NNYADP

“MEASURE” is Message from Cornell Crop Nutrient Researcher at NNYADP Meetings

Northern NY. “Measure yield” is the number one thing growers can do to help themselves improve crop production Dr. Quirine M. Ketterings told farmers attending the 2016 Northern New York Agricultural Development Program (NNYADP) annual meetings.

“To improve management of crops, we have to do a better job with measuring yield and crop response. Field-to-field and year-to-year management records are needed for an analysis of what management alternatives can enhance versus limit crop production,” said Ketterings, director of the Cornell University Nutrient Management Spear Program.

“Northern New York has seen an upward trend in corn silage and grain production . . .