Shop Talks with CCE Southwest NY Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops Program
- Tuesday, April 11, 2023, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
- Thursday, April 13, 2023, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
- Friday, April 14, 2023, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
These in-person workshops are for Field Crop Producers to learn more about equipment, crop rotations, fungicides, and various management considerations. Registration is preferred, but not required. Contact Katelyn Miller at 716-640-2047 or km753@cornell.edu for registration and any questions. A light lunch will be provided at all meetings.
Tuesday, April 11th, 2023 at 1:00 pm
Managing In-Field Variability
Join us at the Teelak Farms in Cattaraugus County
7301 Hinman Hollow Road Mansfield, NY 14755
Each year presents new challenges for growing feed for your operation. Join Joe Lawrence, Dairy Forage Systems Specialist on Cornell’s PRODAIRY team, as he discusses how to manage in-field variability to maintain feed quality.
Thursday, April 13th, 2023 at 1:00 pm
Incorporating Small Grains Into Your Forage System
Join us at Phillips Farm in Erie County
1809 Brant Road North Collins, NY 14111
Looking to implement new forages into your crop rotation? Evaluate how small grains like wheat, oats, and triticale can fit into current rotations, and what their value is as a forage.
Friday, April 14th, 2023 at 1:00 pm
Breaking Down Fungicides
0.5 DEC credits in 1a, 10, & 21
Join us at Mahaney Farms in Steuben County;
8316 Canaseraga Road Arkport, NY 14807.
Learn how fungicides work, ideal spraying conditions and how to reduce spray drift. Mahaney Farm will speak on their on-farm fungicide program, and how they utilize airplane application on their corn and wheat acreage.
Silage Trucks 101
Chautauqua County
Matt Luft from the NY State Troopers in Batavia will be reviewing new updates for Commercial Drivers License's (CDL) and Department of Transportation (DOT) roadside inspection information.
This workshop will be held in the Fall of 2023. If you’re interested in hosting, reach out to Katelyn Miller at 716-640-2047 or km753@cornell.edu
The How To’s of Calibrating a Manure Spreader
Allegany County
Did you know that you should be calibrating your manure spreader every year? Join Kirsten Workman, Nutrient Management and Environmental Sustainability Specialist from Cornell’s PRO-DAIRY, as she walks through the calibration process.
This workshop will be held in the Fall of 2023. If you’re interested in hosting, reach out to Katelyn Miller at 716-640-2047 or km753@cornell.edu
A light lunch will be provided at all meetings. Registration is preferred, but not required.
Contact
Katelyn Miller
km753@cornell.edu
716-640-2047
Last updated March 28, 2023