Eastern NYS Field Crops Weekly Pest Report: Evaluation 2004

The purpose of the Eastern NYS Field Crops Weekly Pest Report is to provide timely pest information to field crop extension educators. The report was a compilation of pest data collected on a weekly basis by several people across Eastern NYS. The pest report was distributed in a Cornell University Field Crops Staff List Server. Extension Educator could then select the pest information that best fit their current situation and alert field crop producers in a wide array of methods. At the completion of the growing season a survey was sent electronically to the field crop extension educators to measure the impact of the weekly pest report

NYS Field Crops Weekly Pest Report - Evaluation 2005

The purpose of the NYS Field Crop Weekly Pest Report is to provide timely pest information to field crop extension educators. The report compiles weekly pest and crop observations collected by field crop extension personnel across NYS. In addition, the Weekly Report provides a vehicle to disseminate other relevant IPM information such as pest identification, scouting techniques and a calendar with suggestions for pest management activities. The pest report is distributed via the Cornell University Field Crops Staff List Serve and the Cornell In-house Field Crops List Serve. Twenty-two NYS Weekly Pest Reports were published in 2005. Extension Educators utilize the Weekly Report as an overview of timely pest information, and have found the report useful in alerting their local clientele regarding pest management issues. This report details the results of a survey sent to field crop extension educators at the conclusion of the 2005 growing season to measure the impact of the weekly pest report

An On-Farm Soybean IPM Education Program

New pest challenges in soybeans led to the development of an on-farm, season-long soybean IPM education program based on the TAg Team model in 2005. Three soybean TAg teams were established. Participants learned to identify and manage key pests. An emphasis was placed on learning plant growth stages to help participants understand the vulnerable stages in plant growth and development, and to correctly time management actions. As a result of our IPM educational efforts through soybean TAg team participation, producers are more vigilant than ever toward pests in their soybeans and are better equipped to reduce environmental and economic risks associated with pest management

NYS Field Crops Weekly Pest Report - Evaluation 2006

The purpose of the NYS Field Crop Weekly Pest Report is to provide timely pest information to field crop extension educators. The report compiles weekly pest and crop observations collected by field crop extension personnel across NYS. In addition, the Weekly Report provides a vehicle to disseminate other relevant IPM information such as pest identification, scouting techniques and a calendar with suggestions for pest management activities. The pest report is distributed via the Cornell University Field Crops Staff List Serve and the Cornell In-house Field Crops List Serve.  Nineteen NYS Weekly Pest Reports were published in 2006. Extension Educators utilize the Weekly Report as an overview of timely pest information, and have found the report useful in alerting their local clientele regarding pest management issues. This report details the results of a survey sent to field crop extension educators at the conclusion of the 2006 growing season to measure the impact of the weekly pest report.  Visit the NYS Field Crop Weekly Pest Report

The New NYS Wheat Tactical Agriculture Program 2004 in Oneida County and Seneca County

A pilot Tactical Agriculture (TAg) Team project was conducted during the growing season of 2004 to begin to assess the degree of implementation of IPM practices by wheat and small grain producers in New York State. Season-long education programs based on the TAg Team model were implemented in Oneida County and Seneca County. TAg Teams are a proven method for effectively involving extension personnel, agribusiness representatives, and growers in on-farm classroom settings to demonstrate scouting procedures and other IPM tactics. Needs of wheat growers varied, and much basic pest management knowledge was lacking. A test of current knowledge was administered prior to the program, and producers answered on average fewer than half of the questions correctly. At the completion of the program, producers answered close to 85% of the same questions correctly. Results from evaluation materials in Oneida County indicate that IPM will be implemented on close to 2,000 acres of wheat. Interest is strong among county educators and agribusiness professionals for further development of this program. Simple lesson plans and some initial educational materials were developed, and development of curricula that would provide a ready-made package for county educators to use will continue

Recent advances in the nutritional ecology of Thysanoptera, or the lack thereof

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