Maximizing Fertilizer Efficiency with Peak Fertilizer Prices: A Weekly Webinar Series 2023



Event Details

Date

February 23, 2023
March 2, 2023
March 9, 2023
March 16, 2023
March 23, 2023

Time

12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

Location

Online Webinar

Host

South Central New York Dairy & Field Crops



Join us for a 5-week Webinar Series on Maximizing Fertilizer Efficiency with Peak Fertilizer Prices

February 23rd    Planning for Fertilizer Efficiency to Maximize Savings
 Dr. Kitty O'Neil, Field Crops Specialist, CCE NCRAT

Plan ahead and plan thoroughly to minimize fertilizer costs in 2023.  We're all familiar with the 4R approach to maximizing fertilizer and nutrient efficiency, but we'll talk about the small details in its implementation, throughout the whole cropping system, to ensure accuracy and to minimize the need for purchased nutrients. To register:  https://cornell.zoom.us/webina...

 

March 2nd  The Value of Manure Told Through Five Stories
Dr. Quirine Ketterings, Cornell Nutrient Management Spear Program, & Kirsten Workman, Nutrient Management Specialist, PRODAIRY
This presentation will share research results that answer the following questions: What is the fertilizer replacement value of manure?, How does injection of manure in alfalfa impact the crop?, Can shallow incorporation be as effective in conserving N as deeper incorporation?, Can no-till planting be compatible with manure injection?,  What is the carry over benefit of manure application?        

https://cornell.zoom.us/webina...

  

March 9th Corn Fertility in Times of Peak Fertilizer Prices
Janice Degni, Extension Field Crops Specialist

This seminar will outline a strategy for corn production that targets manure nutrients and purchased fertilizer where they are needed and conserving where needs are met by nutrient turnover from organic matter and drawing down previously built reserves.

 https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JfXXl_IOTNywkOTVo3tO7A

 

 March 16th Small Grain & Soybean Fertility in Times of Peak Fertilizer Prices
Jeff Miller, Extension Field Crops Specialist, Oneida County CCE

We will discuss fertilization practices that optimize winter wheat production for grain and triticale production for forage. We will also discuss soybean production and fertilization practices that should be considered in corn grain / soybean rotations.

 https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LREZ6pWHSoKXhkHD7atqqw

 

 March 23rd Hay Crop Fertility - A Foundation of Success
Dale Dewing, Sr Team Leader, WAP Nutrient Management. CCE Delaware County

Quality forage from hay crops is the foundation of profitably raising dairy and livestock, there is no substitute for good yields of good quality hay and silage.   If you're going to get this right, you'll need a solid plan for meeting the fertility needs of this humble, and sometimes over looked crop.  This workshop will help you make the most of your on-farm fertility sources, and sort through how to profitably use purchased inputs to get a good return on your investment.  We will consider needs of alfalfa, grass and mixed stands for all major nutrients as well as pH and lime. 

https://cornell.zoom.us/webina...

 

March 30th Using Precision Technologies to Improve Nutrient Efficiency and Save Fertilizer Costs
Manuel Marcaida, Subha Srinivasagan, Sunoj Shajahan, Quirine Ketterings (Nutrient Management Spear Program)

Advances in sensor technologies and analytical tools (machine learning and spatial statistics) now make it possible for farmers to be create management zones and make more informed decisions about crop inputs and nutrient management. In this session, we will talk about gathering high quality sensor-based data, creating yield maps and management zones for the farm, making use of grid-based soil

https://cornell.zoom.us/webina...




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Winter Bale Grazing Pasture Walk

January 10, 2026
Truxton, NY

Join us for the second  Bale Grazing Winter Pasture Walk!

Have you heard about or seen bale grazing and wondered if it would work for you?

Do you want to learn the nuances and logistical context for implementing this regenerative practice?

Are you interested in seeing the impacts of bale grazing on land and animals from a practicing farmer? 

If you answered Yes to any question, The Northeast Region National Grazing Lands Coalition, the Cornell Cooperative Extension Hillside Farms are teaming up to showcase our Second Bale Grazing Winter Pasture Walk!

2026 Winter Crop Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

January 22, 2026
Ukrainian National Club , Auburn,

Connect with the agricultural community and many key note speakers on the folllowing topics:

  • Emerging Innovation in Plant Breeding and Technologies - A Peek at the Future by Ben Rogers, Pioneer Field Agronomist
  • Managing Herbicide-Resistant Weeds in NY Corn & Soybean by Dr. Vipam Kumar, NYS Extension Weed Scientist, Cornell University
  • Livestock Risk Protection (LRP) Insurance Program by KC Slade, Risk Management Specialist, Farm Credit East—Crop Growers
  • Birds & the Bees Legislation and the Fate of Neonics by Janice Degni, Extension Field Crop Specialist
  • Emerging Disease Pests and Soil Borne Diseases of Soybean by Dr. Camilo Parada Rojas, NYS Extension Plant Pathologist, Cornell University
  • Solar Farms—Benefit or Detriment? by Mr. Michael McMahon, Chair, Homer Town Planning Board

4 DEC credits - CCA credits available

Cost TBA


2026 Winter Crop Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

January 23, 2026
Dryden VFW, Dryden, NY

Connect with the agricultural community and many key note speakers on the folllowing topics:

  • Emerging Innovation in Plant Breeding and Technologies - A Peek at the Future by Ben Rogers, Pioneer Field Agronomist
  • Managing Herbicide-Resistant Weeds in NY Corn & Soybean by Dr. Vipam Kumar, NYS Extension Weed Scientist, Cornell University
  • Livestock Risk Protection (LRP) Insurance Program by KC Slade, Risk Management Specialist, Farm Credit East—Crop Growers
  • Birds & the Bees Legislation and the Fate of Neonics by Janice Degni, Extension Field Crop Specialist
  • Emerging Disease Pests and Soil Borne Diseases of Soybean by Dr. Camilo Parada Rojas, NYS Extension Plant Pathologist, Cornell University
  • Solar Farms—Benefit or Detriment? by Mr. Michael McMahon, Chair, Homer Town Planning Board

4 DEC credits - CCA credits available

Cost TBA


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USDA Contract Freezes and Terminations: Legal Action Steps for Farmers

For Farmers with Signed EQIP and CSP Contracts

This resource is written for farmers and ranchers nationwide who have a signed contract with USDA NRCS under the EQIP or CSP program for environmental improvements but have concerns that their contract is frozen, under review, or terminated, and who are uncertain of their rights to receive reimbursement as well as their ongoing obligations under the signed contract.

Version: 1.0
Issue date: Feb 28, 2025

A downloadable factsheet is available at our BUSINESS tab on the top of our webpage.

Additional Information: www.farmcommons.org

USDA Contract Freezes: Filing an NAD Appeal or Demand Letter


This resource is written for farmers and ranchers nationwide who have a signed contract with USDA NRCS under the EQIP or CSP program for environmental improvements and want more information on the mechanics of filing a National Appeals Division (NAD) appeal. This resource includes sample letters.

USDA NAD Appeal https://www.usda.gov/about-usda/general-information/staff-offices/office-hearings-and-appeals/national-appeals-division/nad-appeals

A downloadable factsheet is available at our BUSINESS heading at the top of our webpage.


Farm Participants Needed for Bale Grazing Grant!

Information on the Project:  
  • Approximately 10 acres total needed to bale graze two different bale densities
  • "Core" farms will graze two winters, "Demo" farms will graze one winter.
  • Payments for both "Core" farms and "Demo" farms
  • Baseline soil sampling by bale grazing team
  • Forage measurements in early season by bale grazing team
  • Late season clipping if residual not trampled down by farm
Interested farms can enroll for this winter or next.

Looking for 2-3 dairy farms to enroll! If interested, please reach out to Betsy Hicks, 607.391.2673 or bjh246@cornell.edu 


Cornell Cow Convos - New Podcast

On-going podcast, New episodes released on the last Thursday of the month.
Guest speakers, CCE Dairy Specialists.

Housed on Soundcloud Channel is CCE Dairy Educators


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2018 Drug Residue Prevention Manual

For more than 30 years, the U.S. dairy industry has focused educational efforts on the judicious use of antibiotics through the annual publication of a Best Practices Manual. The 2018 edition of the National Dairy FARM Program: Farmers Assuring Responsible Management? Milk and Dairy Beef Drug Residue Prevention Manual is the primary educational tool for dairy farm managers throughout the country on the judicious and responsible use of antibiotics, including avoidance of drug residues in milk and meat.

The manual is a quick resource to review those antibiotics approved for dairy animals and can also be used as an educational tool and resource for farm managers as they develop on-farm best management practices necessary to avoid milk and meat residues. Visit the Manual and Form Library to download copies of this important tool!



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NYSERDA Agriculture Energy Audit Program

NYSERDA offers energy audits to help eligible farms and on-farm producers identify ways to save energy and money on utility bills. Reports include recommendations for energy efficiency measures.

Eligibility
Eligible farms include but are not limited to dairies, orchards, greenhouses, vegetables, vineyards, grain dryers, and poultry/egg. The farms must also be customers of New York State investor-owned utilities and contribute to the System Benefits Charge (SBC). Please check your farm’s current utility bills to see if your farm pays the SBC.

Energy Audit Options
You can request the level of energy audit that best fits your farm’s needs. NYSERDA will assign a Flexible Technical Assistance Program Consultant to visit your farm and perform an energy audit at no cost to you.

For more information and the NYSERDA Agriculture Energy Audit Program Application click here