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To support interest in renewable energy sources, NNYADP small grants projects pioneered grass-for-energy trials and on-farm entrepreneurship associated with developing local/regional bio-energy crops and enterprises. For example, farmer Tom Lee of Madrid, NY, built his own pelletizer and developed a partnership with local businessman Jim Thew to supply bioenergy briquettes to heat an apartment complex in Waddington, NY.

Grass Biomass Potential in NNY, NNYADP
2013 Results  2012   2011 Text/ Photos
2011 Photos and Table 1 / Figures 1-9

Optimizing Grass Biomass Yield and Quality for Combustion, NNYADP, 2012  2011-12  Photos 1  Photos 2 and Table 1  Figures 1-6
2009

Production and evaluation of perennial grasses for energy conversion in NNY, NNYADP, 2009  2008

Evaluating Grasses: Bioenergy Trials at Belleville-Henderson School, 2007
Evaluation of Warm Season Grasses for Biofuel Production in NNY, NNYADP, 2007
North Country Farmers Switching to Grass as Energy, Livestock Feed Crop, 2007

NNY switchgrass grower and processor Tom Lee’s story in Watertown Daily Times

Willow Research
Demonstrating Yield of Shrub Willow Bioenergy Crops at Willsboro Research Farm Fact Sheet, NNYADP, 2013
Sustainable Establishment of Shrub Willow for Bioenergy in NNY, NNYADP, 2013
2013 Willow Yield Trial Schematic/24 genotypes, NNYADP, 2013

Additional Bio-Energy Resources
Cornell Cooperative Extension Associations of NNY
GrassBioenergy.org
Willowpedia: Willow Energy Crop Info Resource at Cornell University

 

 

 

 

The maple industry in Northern New York is a significant economic contributor to the local and state economy. Research prioritizd by the Northern New York Agricultural Development Program (NNYADP) has produced science-based, field-tested data to help the NNY regional maple industry grow from $3.25 million annually to now more than $20 million per year, and there is room yet to increase that economic value!  Please see the links below to projects on maple and other trees that grow in the northern forest.

Attention has also been given to pollinator health: click here to read about the  NNYADP project to improve beekeeper management practices to increase pollinator health and honey production in NNY.

THE LATEST MAPLE RESEARCH PROJECT RESULTS
2024 report: Developing Alternative Tree Sap Beverages

Shrinking Maple Taphole Size to Increase Tree Health, 2023

NNYADP BEECH SYRUP RESEARCH RESULTS
Feasibility of American Beech Syrup Production, 2022 NNYADP Project Results

NNYADP BIRCH SYRUP RESEARCH RESULTS
. A Comparison of Sap Yields Per the Timing of Tapping Schedules for Birch (and Maple) Syrup Production

NNYADP MAPLE RESEARCH RESULTS
2023: Shrinking Maple Taphole Size to Increase Tree Health

2021:  Solving the Dilemma: Alternative Maple Tubing That Prevents Clogging and Increases Production

Increasing Syrup Production by Re-Tapping Maples within the Sap Season (pdf) 2019-2020
Re-Tapping Maples Within the Sap Season for Increased Syrup Production 2019
Comparison of Sap Yields Per Timing of Tapping Schedules for Maple and Birch Syrup Production, Dec. 2018

January 2019: Growing Into NNY’s $10 Million Maple Industry Potential

2017: Evaluating 3/16″ Maple Sap Tubing Under Natural Flow and Artificial Vacuum

Cloning High Sugar “Sweet Trees,” 2017

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Earlier Maple Research Results:
Increasing Sap Yields and Profitability in Maple Sugaring Operations Through Optimum Dropline/Spout Management, March 2014
. Figure 1: 2013 Sap Production at CCE St. Lawrence (key in main report)
. Figure 2: 2013 Sap Production at Uihlein Maple Forest
. Figure 3: 2011 Sap Production at Parker Maple
. Figure 4: 2012 Sap Production at Parker Maple.
. Figure 5: 2013 Sap Production at Parker Maple
. Table 1: 2011-2013 Systems at Parker Maple.
. Table 2: Sap Production and Economic Analyses for 7 NNY Sugarbushes 2011-2013

Maple Business Resources
. Cost-Benefit Analysis for Leasing Taps vs. Managing for Sawtimber Production, 2010
. Maple Business Revenue-Expense Summary Worksheet

Maple Net Present Value Calculator
Maple NPV Analysis of Leasing Taps vs. Saw Timber Production, 2010
Maple NPV Formula Descriptions

Maple Production
Adapting to Climate Change in NNY Maple Production, 2008
Improving the Growth of Sugar Maples in NNY, 2007
Improving the Growth of Sugar Maples in NNY, 2006

NNY Maple Industry Potential for Growth
Survey of Northern Forest Landowners Re: Potential to Expand Maple Syrup Production, 2011
Growth Potential in the Northern NY Maple Industry
The Future of the Maple Sugar Industry in the United States: Assessing the Growth Potential Based on Ecological, Demographic and Public Policy Factors (Farrell)
Survey of NYS Landowners, 2009
Survey of NYS Maple Producers, 2009

Producer-Landowner Collaboration
Increasing NNY Maple Production through Effective Producer/Landowner Collaborations, NNYADP, 2009

Recycling Maple Tubing, 2013

Additional Maple Resources:
Cornell Cooperative Extension Associations of NNY
Cornell Maple Program

The farmer-driven Northern New York Agricultural Development Program funds on-farm research to enhance production, profitability, and sustainability for Northern New York’s livestock producers.

MOST RECENT LIVESTOCK RESEARCH PROJECTS

. Comparing Summer Lamb Feeding Strategies: Preliminary results (Sept. 2021)
FINAL REPORT 2022

.  Surveillance of Johne’s Disease in High Risk Sheep Flocks in NNY
. . NNY Johne’s Disease Project Fact Sheet

 

BEEF
“Where’s the Beef” in Value-Added Dairy Beef Crosses, 2019
Increasing the Competitiveness & Profitability of Beef Stocker Operations in NNY, 2015

Connecting NNY Cow-Calf Producers, Stockers & Cattle Feeders, 2014
Tables

Disease Management
Infectivity of Fascioloides magna in NNY cattle herds, 2008

Grass-Fed Beef
. Grass-Fed Holstein Beef in NNY? 2004
. The Effect of Initial Weight & Winter Diet on the Performance, Meat Quality and Profitability of Holstein Beef for the Grass-Finished Market in NNY, 2004

Ultrasounding
. Ultrasounding to Improve Beef Quality/Consistency, 2009
. Using Ultrasound, 2008
. Collecting Real-Time Beef Carcass Ultrasound Data
. What is Real-Time Beef Carcass Ultrasound?

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GOATS/SHEEP

. 2019:  Surveillance of Johne’s Disease in High Risk Sheep Flocks in NNY
. . NNY Johne’s Disease Project Fact Sheet
.  Internal Parasite Control in Sheep & Goats, 2015 (Powerpoint)
. The Effect of Birdsfoot Trefoil Forage on Barber Pole Worm in Sheep and Goat in NNY: Project Update, 2015
. Establishing Birdsfoot Trefoil for Pasture & Hay: April 2014
. Additional Innovations in Parasite Management in NNY Sheep & Goat Farms, 2013-14 
. Forage-based Parasite Control in Sheep & Goats in the Northeast US, April 2014
. Innovations in Parasite Management for NNY Sheep & Goat Farms, 2013
. NNYADP Research Evaluating Small Livestock Parasite Control Options, November 2013

LIVESTOCK PRODUCT MARKETING
Livestock Marketing Toolkit, NNYADP, 2006

Additional Livestock Production Resources
Cornell Cooperative Extension Associations of NNY
Cornell University Goat Extension on Facebook
Cornell University Department of Animal Science

 

The Northern New York region of New York State has become an important incubator for the development of bioenergy crops to support interest in renewable energy sources.

Northern New York Agricultural Development Program small grants projects have pioneered grass-for-energy trials and the on-farm development of grass-based energy products. For example, farmer Tom Lee of Madrid, NY, has built his own pelletizer and developed a partnership with local businessman Jim Thew to supply bioenergy briquettes to heat an apartment complex in Waddington, NY.

Click here for results of bio-energy crop research in NNY, including grass biomass potential for NNY, optimizing grass biomass yield and quality for combustion, and the production of perennial grasses for energy.

Switchgrass grower/processor Tom Lee’s story

Additional Bio-Energy Resources

Cornell Cooperative Extension Associations of NNY

Cornell University Bioenergy Feedstock Project

GrassBioenergy.org

Willowpedia: Willow Energy Crop Info Resource at Cornell University

 

Northern NY growers produce a wide range of horticultural crops: fruits, cold-hardy grapes & wines, vegetables, ornamentals, and greenhouse crops. The region enjoys ever-increasing consumer interest in local foods and locally-grown crops.  The farmer-driven Northern New York Agricultural Development Program has funded projects to advance the use of season extension production techniques for growing everything from salad greens and tomatoes to berries and fresh-cut flowers; to investigate and now support food hub development; and to establish and recently to revitalize the cold hardy grape research nursery at the Cornell University Willsboro Research Farm in Willsboro on Lake Champlain.

Enhancing and Expanding NNY “Local” Food Production; Farmer-Driven Projects Respond to Grower, Buyer Priorities

Apples
Berries
Grapes
High Tunnel Crops
Organic Crops
Pest Management
Vegetables

Additional Horticultural Production Resources
Cornell University:
Cooperative Extension Associations of NNY
Department of Horticulture
Greenhouse Horticulture
High Tunnel Blog
Horticulture Blog
Master Beekeeper Program
Pollinator Program
Vegetables Program
Vegetable Disease Plant Pathology
Nutrient Analysis Lab at Cornell