Video and Final Report: Managing Wildlife Damage in Sweet Corn
Learn more about the on-farm evaluations of new tools -- chemical control, air dancers, scare-eye balloons, and detasseling -- for managing bird damage in sweet corn fields conducted by the CCE Cornell Vegetable Program in 2017 in this video and newly released final report.
This research was supported by a Northeast SARE Partnership Grant and the New York Farm Viability Institute.
For more information on this project, contact Marion Zuefle of the NYS Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Program.
Bird Damage: Management Options in Sweet Corn Production in New York (pdf; 2398KB)
Upcoming Events
Indoor Mushroom Cultivation, Post-Harvest Handling, and Food Safety
June 6, 2024
Buffalo, NY
This workshop is intended for mushroom producers and those considering mushroom production. Hosted by CCE Wyoming County the workshop includes a tour and discussion of Flat#12 Mushroom production process, from substrate to sales, including their food safety plan creation, implementation, and the audit process. Alternative production methods will also be discussed.