Hobart Community Center
Past Events
March 2023
Topics include: Bumping haycrop yields with Red Clover and Fertility Control of Perennial Weeds in Hayfields; Herbicides and Innovative Rotation Status of Herbicide Resistant Weeds in NYS Building a New Corn Herbicide Program to Control Costs and Manage Resistance Boosting Corn Yield Profitably; Hybrid Selection, Planting Date, Nitrogen Fertility FEATURED SPEAKERS: Mike Hunter, Cornell Cooperative Extension NNY Dr. Lynn Sosnoskie – Cornell Experiment Station – Geneva COST: $10/person, includes lunch by the Farmer’s Wife Virtual Option Available, zoom link will…
Find out more »April 2024
This is a course offering instruction of a variety of crop production, nutrient management, weed control and cover crop management topics. Topics include: All Things Sorghum Species: What’s out there how to grow them; Delaware County farmer experiences with Sudangrass and Sorghum-sudangrass in 2023; Is soil microbial health connected to yield and nitrogen needs? Understanding biological amendments and the Results of on-farm trials assessing the true fertilizer value of manure; Nozzle selection and adjuvants and for effective herbicide applications; Terminating…
Find out more »Whether you are selling your animals as meat cuts directly, or to an alternative customer or auction, understanding what your customer wants and when they want it can make your business more profitable. Come join us and meet the new Cornell Small Ruminant Specialist Jess Waltemyer. Matching your Breed or Genetics to your Market Characteristics of the live animal that results in a more valuable carcass What is the ideal degree of finish for your market? Religious Holidays – What…
Find out more »December 2024
Beef is a commodity product sold by weight. Multiple factors influence pricing structure depending on the market. Quality grade, yield grade, carcass fabrication, & meat color all play a role. Understanding what influences these factors is important. Presentations by Dr. Adam Murray, Cornell PRO-LIVESTOCK Beef Cattle Extension Specialist.Dinner at 6 pm, Presentations start at 6:30 pm. Calculating quality grade and yield grade Carcass fabrication and beef aging Consumer perception of beef color Call or email Kim Holden at (607) 865-7090…
Find out more »March 2025
Join Pro-Dairy statewide and local experts to stay up-to-date on all things related to manure management. Learn implementation strategies to help you responsibly apply your manure and utilize nutrients most effectively while protecting the environment. Get updates on the latest requirements for keeping you farm team safe and dealing with animal mortalities. The program begins with registration at 10:00am and runs through 2:30pm and includes a hot lunch. Register by calling Kim Holden at 607-865-7090 or email kmh19@ cornell.edu, or…
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