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An Agronomic Comparison of Field Corn during Transition to an Organic Cropping System

Aug 20, 2018

New research findings from the evaluation of conventional and organic maize with recommended and high seeding and N rates in New York to identify the best organic management practices during a transition to an organic cropping system. Read more

Weather Outlook –August 16, 2018

Aug 16, 2018

Last week temperatures were near normal to 4 degrees above-normal. Precipitation has ranged from less than ½ “ to over 4”, isolated areas saw over 8” with flooding. Base 50 growing degree-days ranged from 110-170. Moderate drought continues in part of western and northern NY. Read more

NYS IPM Weekly Field Crops Pest Report - August 10, 2018

Aug 10, 2018

Contents
1 View from the Field, 2 Weather Outlook – August 8, 2018, 3 Western Bean Cutworm Report, 4 Clipboard Checklist Read more

Weather Outlook - August 9, 2018

Aug 9, 2018

Last week temperatures were 4-8 degrees above-normal. Precipitation has ranged from less than ½ “ to over 4”, with an additional tenth to 2” over the last 24 hours. Base 50 growing degree-days ranged from 130-190. Moderate drought continues in part of western and northern NY; conditions improved in Otsego & Schoharie. Read more

2018 New York Conditions Favorable for Downy Mildew in Soybeans

Aug 9, 2018

The weather has changed from hot and dry to warm and wet in many parts of the state, and that has changed our expectations for soybean diseases this year. Many of us are seeing downy mildew in soybeans across the state Read more

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