The Northern New York Agricultural Development Program has received $300,000 in New York State Budget funding through the support of the New York State Assembly. The 14 high priority projects listed below are now underway in 2022. Project results will be added in early 2023 when the projects are completed.
AGRICULTURAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
WATER QUALITY: Quantifying Long-Term Agronomic and Water Quality Impacts of Tile Drainage in NNY Corn Fields: Year 5
MANURE MANAGEMENT: * Economic Feasibility Case Study of Co-Digestion of Manure and Food Waste on NNY Dairy Farms
FARM SUSTAINABILITY: Whole Farm Sustainability Assessments: Protecting the Environment and Saving Dollars: Phase 2
DAIRY RESEARCH
* See above
Investigating Kefir as a Probiotic Supplement: Growth, Diarrhea Incidence, Antibiotic Use in Holstein Dairy Calves
FIELD CROPS RESEARCH
Cover Crops: Cereal Rye Variety Selection and Research Needs for NNY
Developing a Farmer-/Applicator-Friendly Persistent Biocontrol Nematodes Formulation for Field Application
On-Farm Evaluation of the Value of Manure
Pest Management: The Effect of Western Bean Cutworm Damage on the Nutritional Quality and Aerobic Stability of Corn Silage
Precision Agriculture: Satellite-Driven Yield Maps and Yield Stability Base Management Zones
Weed Management: Herbicide Programs for Glyphosate-Resistant Horseweed (Marestail) Control in Soybean
LOCAL FOODS and HORTICULTURAL RESEARCH
Precision Apple Management: Utilizing Computer Models and Additional Thinning Materials for Precise Crop Load Management in NNY Apple Orchards
Establishing New Commercial Fruit Crops for NNY
Winter Greens Production & Marketing Potential for NNY Farms
MAPLE and FOREST PRODUCTS RESEARCH
Feasibility of American Beech Syrup Production