Agricultural Forum Presentations
Agricultural Forum 2024 - Agricultural Stewardship Session
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Effects of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi Inoculants on Yield Nutrient Acquisition of Sweet Corn on Long Island, New York Emily Lindback, Ag. Stewardship Specialist, CCE of Suffolk County |
Arbuscular mycorrihizal fungi (AMF) are fungi that have a mutualistic relationship with most agricultural crops including corn. The fungi colonize plant roots and spread hyphae into the soil, increasing surface area in the soil as well as the plant's absorption potential of nutrients and water. In return, AMF recieve photosynthates, sugar, from the plant. AMF are found naturally in soil, but recently commercial AMF products have become popular. This study tested 3 commercial mycorrhizal fungi products and two nitrogen rates in sweet corn on Long Island to determine if AMF provide any benefits to the grower or the environment. The effect of AMF on nitrate leaching will also be discussed. |
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Keeping it Covered: Maximizing Cover Crop Benefits in a
Kristen Loria, Extension Support Specialist, Cornell Sustainable Cropping Systems Lab |
Cover Crops have the potential to improve soil health and productivity, reduce input costs and minimize harmful environmental externalities on your farm. However, the many choices for crover crop species and their management can be hard to navigate, especially on a diversified farm. We will talk about selecting the best cover crops based on your farm goals and constraints, and highlight new resources and decision support tools from the Northeast Cover Crops Council to help guide your cover cropping decisions. |
Agricultural Forum 2023 - Resilient Agriculture Session
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Jenna Walczak, Agricultural Climate Resiliency Specialist, CCE With increasing instances of extreme weather events such as drought and heavy rainfall, there has been a lot of discussion about climate resilient agriculture over the past few years. In this presentation, the speaker will present practices that Suffolk County farmers can use to meet the challenges of a changing climate and increase business sustainability. |
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Caitlin Tucker, Program Manager, Rodale Institute In the face of ever-changing markets, consumer expectations, and climate, it is easy to think that farmers must adopt a completely new and innovative approach to farming. Perhaps the solution we are seeking is not new at all, but rather a traditional approach to land stewardship. The speaker will share how farmers are integrating regenerative practices into their operations, discuss the motivation behind Regenerative Organic Certification, and highlight resources available to growers from the Rodale Institute. |
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Contact
Emily Lindback
Agricultural Stewardship Specialist
el684@cornell.edu
631-740-0268
Last updated March 19, 2024
