By Blake Jackson
Cornell Integrated Pest Management (IPM), in collaboration with Cornell University and Cornell Cooperative Extension, is hosting a series of informational meetings aimed at supporting New York growers and agricultural professionals as they navigate the implications of the Birds and Bees Protection Act.
These events are designed for growers, crop consultants, certified crop advisors, industry stakeholders, crop managers, and policymakers, with the goal of sharing up-to-date research and strategies related to corn and soybean seed protection.
One upcoming meeting will be held on July 30, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at 7226 Taylor Road, Hamburg, NY 14075. The agenda includes presentations and discussions on neonicotinoid seed treatments and alternative solutions.
Chloe Yi-Luo Cho will open the session with a presentation on on-farm neonicotinoid risk assessment trials. Cho will provide background on the research, share preliminary trial data, and discuss the impacts of seed corn maggots on New York field crops.
Following this, Daniel Olmstead will introduce the Network for Environment and Weather Applications (NEWA) and its application in assessing seed corn maggot risk.
A moderated open discussion, led by Katelyn Miller, will offer attendees the opportunity to engage in dialogue about current and future seed treatment practices in corn and soybean production. The meeting will conclude with lunch at 12:15 p.m.
Pesticide applicator training credits, approved by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, will be available for participants.
For more information, contact Katelyn Miller at km753@cornell.edu or call (716) 640-2047.
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Categories: New York, Crops, Corn, Soybeans