News

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News

Manure boosts hidden ecosystem beneath our feet
Manure is a great source of nutrients, but recent studies show there is something even more magical about it. Read on to learn more about the importance of soil health to yield, the ways that manure can influence this and how the Nutrient...
  • Animal Science
  • Agriculture
  • Field Crops
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News

When it comes to agricultural research, ensuring that the results make it back to the farmer is important, so they can potentially make adjustments to their practices. The Nutrient Management Spear Program (NMSP) conducts a plethora of on-farm...
  • Animal Science
  • Agriculture
  • Field Crops
All of the NMSP interns standing next to each other, smiling at the 2023 ANSCI poster session.

Field Note

Each summer, Cornell’s Nutrient Management Spear Program (NMSP) offers a variety of internships which provide experiences in the field and the lab. Interns are mentored by faculty, staff, graduate students, and professionals. We sat down with...
  • Cornell Cooperative Extension
  • Animal Science
  • Statistics and Data Science
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Field Note

In early August, interns from six programs in the Animal Science department gathered in Frank Morrison Hall for the second annual Animal Science Poster Session. This gave interns an opportunity to discuss their projects with peers, faculty...
  • Animal Science
  • Agriculture
  • Digital Agriculture
Brian Lanphere standing next to the Musgrave Research Farm sign

News

Brian Lanphere has been hired as supervisor of Musgrave Research Farm in Aurora, NY. The farm, operated by the Cornell University Agricultural Experiment Station ( Cornell AES ), is 450 acres and hosts research trials and educational programming...
  • Cornell University Agricultural Experiment Station
  • Musgrave Research Farm
  • Agriculture

Events

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Meeting

New York Certified Organic (NYCO) Field Crops Farmer-to-Farmer Meeting
New York Certified Organic’s annual farmer-to-farmer meetings are designed to help local farmers make connections and build relationships to help them succeed. Optional Registration: To receive updates on possible weather-related changes...
  • Field Crops
  • Organic
  • PRO-DAIRY
interseeded cover crop in corn

Meeting

New York Certified Organic’s annual farmer-to-farmer meetings are designed to help local farmers make connections and build relationships to help them succeed. Register online or by leaving a message at (315) 787-2432. For additional information...
  • Field Crops
  • Organic
  • PRO-DAIRY
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Conference

Empire State Barley and Malt Summit returns to the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY, on Tuesday, December 12, from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm. This year's summit promises to be an enriching experience, providing in-depth insights about...
  • Field Crops
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Field Day

The annual Cornell Field Crop research field day will be held on Thursday, August 3rd at Musgrave Research Farm in Aurora, NY. The program promises to be stellar with three weed management topics and so much more! Juan Carlos, Gurpreet Kaur...
  • Field Crops
  • Organic
  • Cornell AgriTech
A group of farmers walk through a wheat field at the Cornell CALS Small Grains Field Day

Field Day

The date for the annual Small Grains Management Field day sponsored by the Integrated Field Crop, Soil and Pest Management Program Work Team, has been set for June 8! It will again be held in conjunction with Poormon Farms in Seneca Falls, NY...
  • Field Crops
  • Organic