2013 Northern New York Agricultural Development Program projects:

BIOENERGY
. Grass Biomass for NNY

CROPS PRODUCTION
. Brown Root Rot of Alfalfa: Challenges and Opportunities
. Implementing the Adapt-N Tool in NNY: Reducing Cost, Mitigating Losses,  and Adapting to Climate Change
. Early (Interseeded) Cover Crop
. Corn Grain Hybrid Trials in NNY
. Corn Silage Hybrid Trials in NNY
. Soybean Variety Trials in NNY
. Breeding Alfalfa Varieties with Resistance to Alfalfa Snout Beetle
. Diagnosis and Assessment of Diseases in Corn and Soybeans in NNY
. On-Farm Alfalfa Snout Beetle Control: ASB Demonstration Plots as Educational Tool and Validating Establishment for Producer-Applied Fields
. Tall Fescue Variety Trials in NNY
. Evaluation of Yield Potentials of Corn Grain and Silage in NNY to Improve Crop Production, Nutrient Recycling and Environmental Protection

DAIRY
. Evaluation of Group Feeding System for Calves Housed Outdoors in NNY
. Economical Substitutes in NNY for Corn Grain in Dairy Cattle Diets
. NNY Dairy Management Survey
. Winter-Forage Small Grains to Boost Feed Supply: Not just a cover crop anymore

FRUITS and VEGETABLES
. Leek Moth: An Emerging Pest in NNY
. Leaf Mold Resistance in Tunnel-Grown Tomatoes
. Reduced Tillage Systems for Implementation on NNY Vegetable Farms
. Precision Thinning and Irrigation for NNY Apple Orchards
. Developing Amelanchier into a Novel Fruit Crop for NNY

LIVESTOCK
. Innovations in Parasite Management on North Country Sheep/Goat Farms

MAPLE
. Increasing Sap Yields and Profitability in Maple Sugaring Operations Through Optimum Dropline/Spout Management

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2012 NNYADP projects:

• Breeding Alfalfa Varieties with Resistance to Alfalfa Snout Beetle
• Corn Hybrids for Grain and Ethanol Production in NNY Variety Trials
• Cover Crops in Corn Silage Systems in NNY: Can Farms Conserve Nitrogen Fertilizer and Save $$ by Using Cover Crops Under NNY Growing Conditions?
• Evaluating Soil Test Phosphorus Variation on Farms: A Preliminary Investigation
• Grass Biomass Potential for NNY
• Hands-on Training for On-Farm Application of Nematodes to Control Alfalfa Snout Beetle
• Improving Apple Orchard Management Systems and Rootstock for NNY
• Management Strategies for Fall/Winter Greens Production in NNY (High Tunnels)
• Managing Fertility to Increase Yields in field-grown Vegetables
• On-Farm Rearing of Nematodes for Alfalfa Snout Beetle Control: Improving Communications with Multimedia Approaches
• Optimizing Grass Biomass Yield and Quality for Combustion
• Soybean Variety Trials in NNY

PRESS RELEASE: March 6, 2012
NNYADP Announces 12 Farm Research Projects

Northern New York — The farmer-led Northern New York Agricultural Development Program has announced 12 regional on-farm research projects. The projects focus on growing corn and grass-based energy crops, producing Northern New York-branded cold hardy wine grapes, using high tunnels to extend the growing and sales seasons for fresh greens, and developing alfalfa varieties resistant to damage to brown root rot and highly-destructive alfalfa snout beetle.

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PRESS RELEASE: March 2, 2012

Winter Dairy Management Calf Conferences in NNY March 21 and 22

How does a dairy calf’s pre-weaning daily rate of weight gain impact her milking performance as an adult? How can you improve your barn’s ventilation to protect calves’ lungs? How has raising their calves in groups and free-access milk-feeding systems benefitted Northern New York dairy farmers?

“If you feed calves right early, you can add 1,700 lbs of milk in their first lactation,” says Cornell University Dairy Nutrition Extension Professor Dr. Larry Chase.

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PRESS RELEASE: February 21, 2012

Contacts: Joe Lawrence, CCE Lewis, 315-376-5270; Michael Hunter, CCE Jefferson, 315-788-8450; Rick Levitre, CCE Franklin, 315-483-7403; Brent Buchanan, CCE St. Lawrence, 315-379-9192

Alfalfa Snout Beetle Control Workshops Set for March 6, 14, 15

The Cornell Cooperative Extensions (CCE) of Northern New York will offer free hands-on trainings on the on-farm rearing and application of nematodes to control alfalfa snout beetle (ASB) in early March. The Northern New York Agricultural Development Program is providing funds for the workshops that will take place on March 6 in Copenhagen, March 14 in Malone, and March 15 in Canton. Each workshop will run from 10am to 2pm and include lunch.

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Press Release: January 30, 2012

Contact: Joe Lawrence, CCE Lewis, 315-376-5270; Mike Hunter, CCE Jefferson, 315-788-8450; Rick LeVitre, CCE Franklin, 518-483-7403; Eric Young, 518-846-7121 x113

2012 North Country Crop Congresses: February 14, 15, 21, 22

Carthage, NY – The 2012 North Country Crop Congresses will cover everything from controlling weeds to climate impact to costs.

Optimizing Forage Production with Legume/Grass Mixtures is the topic for Dr. Paul Peterson, University of Minnesota Extension Forage Specialist. Dr. Peterson’s most recent research has assessed the potential of mixtures of alfalfa with different perennial grass options.

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Press Release: January 19, 2012
Contact: Amy Ivy, CCE Clinton County, 518-561-7450; Sue Gwise, CCE Jefferson County, 315-788-8450

Vegetable Specialist to Speak in Watertown & Plattsburgh; Register by Feb. 6

Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) is bringing Cornell University Horticulture Professor Dr. Stephen Reiners to Northern New York for two workshops for commercial vegetable growers. This workshop is for both organic and conventional growers.

Dr. Reiners will present a workshop from 10am to 3pm on Tuesday, February 14 at CCE Jefferson County, 203 North Hamilton Street, Watertown, and on Wednesday, February 15 at CCE Clinton County, 6064 Route 22, Plattsburgh. Growers must register by February 6 with CCE Jefferson County at 315-788-8450 or Clinton County at 518-561-7450. The $25 fee includes lunch and a resource packet.

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