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Cornell IPM Marks 40 Years of Protecting Crops, Communities
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The invasive spotted lanternfly officially hit home this year, appearing on Cornell’s Ithaca campus and across the Finger Lakes region. Its presence is especially concerning for local vineyards, as this pest poses a serious threat to grape production. But for Cornell IPM, this is exactly the kind of challenge it was built to face. Established…
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NY Onion Growers Can Decrease Chemical Use According to New Research
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New York State has a high potential for onion production, with proximity to markets on the east coast and a large national demand for storage onions, when disease and pests don’t interfere. Nearly all of New York’s onions are grown in the state’s fertile Muck soils and require a reliance on cultivation, fertilizer, and pesticides…
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Hummingbirds Offer Substitute for Pesticides in Berry Farming
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The thought of spraying pesticides can be daunting — its cost, environmental and health implications are far reaching and unfamiliar to some farmers. Integrated pest management (IPM) offers a way for farmers to steer clear of harmful pesticides while fighting growing populations of insects. Being able to preserve crops is especially important for New York…
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Recommended Reading: Week of August 27
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Welcome to our new installment of Small Farms’ Recommended Reading! Here you’ll find a variety of articles handpicked each week by the Small Farms team. These include resources, educational articles, and tips — all in one location for a quick browse of news in addition to our bimonthly newsletter. This week we’re reading about the…
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