CAYUGA CO., N.Y. — Weeds that escape in-season control may produce significant quantities of seed, including herbicide-resistant Palmer amaranth and water hemp. It is believed that most of our populations (of both) species entered the NYS on contaminated equipment. Where can they be found in combines? Everywhere!! Mike Hunter, NYS IPM will demonstrate on how to clean equipment between fields and end of season. Mike reminds us that seed can also be picked up and spread on tires and other field equipment. Janice Degni, SCNY Regional Team, will supply the most recent methods of controlling these unwanted herbicide resistant weeds.
The recent reports of both tar spot and corn stunt being detected in the region, Cornell University Plant Pathologist Dr. Gary Bergstrom will update. “Corn Stunt” is a disease caused by a spiroplasma bacteria transmitted by the corn leafhopper, leading to stunted growth and abnormal ears on the corn plant. Both diseases are being monitored and studied by Cornell Cooperative Extension.
Free! Bring your camp chairs and come on out!
Cornell Extension supplies coffee and donuts. No registration needed
Questions or directions contact Ron Kuck, 315-704-8810, [email protected]
For the past 5 years CCE Cayuga Winter Shop Meetings have been hosted by a local farm and held in their barns or heated workshops. Shop Meetings are an opportunity to hear from local farms and industry experts, to encourage conversation and sharing amongst the county’s farms. The objective of the series, is to keep Cayuga County producers informed of timely issues affecting their business.
–CCE Cayuga County
