Cornell Cooperative Extension

Jennifer takes a few minutes to remind you of our website and all of the information that you can access on it.

Kevin and Jennifer are excited to tell you about a new piece of equipment that we have at the Cornell Lake Erie Research and Extension Laboratory.

Kevin and Jenn take a few minutes to thank Tim Weigle for his contributions to the grape industry over the past 30 years. Tim is officially retired and he will be missed.

Stony Brook Wholehearted Foods is the only company in the U.S. producing culinary oil from vegetable seed waste.

Clare Casteel joined the Plant Pathology and Plant-Microbe Biology section of Cornell University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences' School of Integrative Plant Science as an associate prof

J. Nathan Matias, joined Cornell University's College of Agriculture and Life Science's department of communication in 2019 as an assistant professor.

Daniela Scur joined the Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management as an assistant professor of strategy in 2019.

Kevin wants to encourage growers to think strategically about their farm operation upgrades possible as a result of a surprisingly good season and moderate uptick in the market.

Theresa Burke, the highway superintendent for the town of Red Hook, New York, discusses how the Local Roads program helps her keep up to date with the latest best practices.

Keith Hurtgam, highway superintendent for Hartland, New York, describes the benefits of attending Cornell’s annual Highway School.

Chase Winton, highway superintendent for Sherburne, New York, talks about how he has benefited from the Cornell Local Roads Program.

Lynn M. Sosnoskie, joined the Horticulture section of the School of Integrative Plant Science in 2019 as an assistant professor of weed ecology and management for speciality crop systems.

Yi Athena Ren joined the department of animal science in 2019 as an assistant professor.

Diane E. Bailey joined Cornell University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences' department of communication as the Geri Gay Professor of Communication in 2019.

Xiangtao Xu joined Cornell University's College of Agriculture and Life Science's department of ecology and evolutionary biology in 2019 as an assistant professor.

Tim and Andy are beginning a series of podcasts to guide you on your pest management strategies for the various growth stages of grapes.

Because of Hurricane Sandy, the old Ponquogue Bridge was damaged. Learn how folks stepped in to help save the bridge.

In a video created for New York state stakeholders, Cornell University’s Buz Barstow, a professor in Biological and Environmental Engineering within the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, de

Led by Cornell Cooperative Extension Monroe County Master Gardener volunteers, the Rochester Blocks in Bloom community gardening initiative helps inner city home owners and renters grow neighborhoo

Learn what is groundwater and what you can do to protect it.

Tim wanted to talk about the importance of assessing the amount of grape berry moth present in your vineyards and doing your best to not make it worse for next year.

Kevin is continuing with more information on labor management issues affecting NYS. This time he touches on overtime, salary, sexual harassment training, and paid family leave for employees.

Jennifer talks about the process of groundtruthing our Brix monitor.

Kevin talks about a federal study done on changes in labor, wages, requirements, and adjustments being made between New York and Pennsylvania as a result of the increase of minimum wage in New York

A timely reminder from Tim to stay vigilant on watching for Spotted Lanternfly, inspecting vehicles traveling through the quarantine area, and using good methods to reduce the chance of increasing

Kevin talks about the importance of doing both petiole and soil testing to diagnose issues, moderate inputs, and just be aware of the health of your vineyards.

Jennifer goes over how to take both petiole and Brix samples as we near harvest.

Kevin shares the latest information about pricing for grapes for the bulk juice industry.

Ground cherries (aka husk cherry, Physalis pruinosa) are ripe and ready to eat after their husks turn brown and the fruits fall off of the plant naturally.

A public service announcement dealing with Stormwater runoff and how we can help to reduce the nitrogen inputs into our waterways by using "best management practices".

The Lab at the Suffolk County Marine Environmental Learning Center is a unique lab which attempts to understand and study Stormwater through DNA testing.

Reminders about scouting for Grape Berry Moth and how to use NEWA to help you with your treatment of them.

Cornell University has the only comprehensive berry team in the Northeast, combining expertise in horticulture, entomology, plant pathology, agricultural economics, berry breeding and management fo

Tim encourages growers to ensure their sprayers are getting maximum coverage to protect the leaves and grapes as we approach harvest.

Kevin gives a heads-up reminder and advice for making sure that your Niagara grapes are managed appropriate for your processor's needs.

As we head into August Tim reminds us to stay vigilant in watching for spotted lanternfly. He shows how to identify the Tree of Heaven in your area to better focus your scouting efforts.

Dr. Elson Shields, Professor of Entomology at Cornell, studies the use of nematodes to control soil-borne insect pests.

Tim talks about the importance of knowing how much crop is in your vineyards in order to not only adjust crop and prepare for harvest, but also to maintain healthy vines that are capable of ripenin

Increasing pressure on the Horseshoe Crab to be used for bait and other human needs, CCE Scientists are looking at alternative ways to take that pressure off the Horseshoe Crab.

Hardened shorelines have been traditionally been used to aid in coastal resiliency.

Hurricane Sandy hit the Old Ponquogue fishing & diving bridge bad, bad enough to have The Town of Southampton consider tearing it down, but local LI divers and residents didn't want that to hap

The new shellfish hatchery and everything that goes into producing the oysters and clams for this project is certainly impressive.

Jenn had an opportunity to see tiling in a Lake Erie Region Concord vineyard and wanted to show why you might want to do that in your vineyard, and what the process can involve.

It's that time again! Time to start scouting your vineyards for rootworm damage. Tim reminds you what to look for and where you can find it.

Since 2010, Cornell Cooperative Extension’s (CCE) Marine Program has conducted several research projects to remove derelict/abandoned lobster traps in the Long Island Sound (LIS) at the ports of Ma

Recap of the 2019 4-H Career Explorations conference at Cornell University. 

Kevin reviews the recent changes made for the New York State Farm Bill.

NEWA is a great tool to help make decisions on sprays as well as to review what did and did not work last year by comparing spray records to infection periods and leaf wetness.

Tim reminds you to stay vigilant in your inspection of vehicles traveling into and out of the Spotted Lanternfly quarantine area.

100 youth from 14 schools gathered for the Catskills Youth Climate Summit hosted by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Delaware County at Frost Valley YMCA in Claryville, NY.

We recently traveled to the Finger Lakes area to do a demonstration on Variable Rate Mechanical Shoot Thinning. Terry and Andy talked with growers about what they can do and how to do it.

Just last week Zach Harmer of Soil Optix came to CLEREL and scanned the vineyards with their soil analysis system.

Our Peconic Bay Scallop Restoration Project crew is geared up and ready for another season on the long lines.

Today we’re featuring horseshoe crabs.

With all of the cool and rainy weather we have been experiencing in the Lake Erie Region, Tim is recommending spraying your grapes for Phomopsis.

Variable Rate Mechanical Shoot Thinning part II. Borden Hills AVA.

Jenn explains how we check our phenology block for bud break, where we are with that, and gives some advice about soil amendments for right now.

The 2017 NASS (USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service) recently released results and in this podcast Kevin explains what was found regarding our Grape Belt area.

Tim gives an update on the buds here at the Portland lab and gives a reminder to watch for some of the early pests in the vineyards.

Efficient Vineyard variable rate mechanical shoot thinning in a California Central Coast Pinot Noir vineyard.

As we head into the growing season the weather events and their effect on your agricultural commodity become increasingly important.

It's a good time to start thinking about what your weed management strategy will be for 2019.

Urban Agriculture is booming in New York City, and Cornell Cooperative Extension's Harvest New York urban agriculture team is there to provide technical support and share cutting-edge research and

Jenn and Vinnie want to remind you that the Loaner Sensor Program is free for members of the Lake Erie Regional Grape Program.

Kevin and Jenn talk about the Concord Vineyard Improvement Program. A recent clarification is that it is possible to be reimbursed for up to $3,000 per acre.

Don't you just love when spring arrives, Us too!

Tim gives an update on the current status of Spotted Lanternfly, where to find more information, what to look for now, and who to contact if you find anything.

Cornell University and Cornell Cooperative Extension researchers are helping New York State vintners explore and refine alternative packaging for wines.

Canned wine is a fast-growing trend. But it's not without issues.

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We are pleased to announce that the Lake Erie Regional Grape Program has hired a new viticulture extension specialist. Jennifer Russo will be starting on March 1st.

Our Winter Growers' Conference is fast approaching! It will be held on Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at the Williams Center at SUNY Fredonia.

In the Lake Erie Region we recently had sub-zero temperatures.

Kevin reviews the importance of taking soil samples to know the health of the soil in your vineyards. All lime is not created equal.

Check out our Sea Adventures Summer Camp.

Check out our Sea Stars Marine Camp!

Try a twist on a classic that still gives a kick, but doesn't kickback the waist line!

This is a presentation on how to manufacture biologically-derived fertilizers.

Even though it is snowy and cold outside, Tim wants to remind everyone to continue to watch for egg masses hitchhiking their way here from the quarantine zone.

During this podcast Kevin and Thom finish their discussion about Thom's NDVI and elevation maps.

This week Kevin had an opportunity to sit down and talk with Thom Betts, a Concord grape grower in the Lake Erie Region and a cooperator on the Efficient Vineyard Project.

It was a good year for Cornell Marine Program!

See the development of clam larvae during a month of growth.

Learn about CCE's raingarden at their Riverhead location.

Kevin takes time to remind growers that we still offer the Loaner Sensor program at no cost to our members.

Black polyethylene tarps can suppress weeds, preserve soil moisture, and help prepare a clean planting bed for vegetable farmers.

As we look forward to the promise and excitement of 2019, CCE would like to thank each of you for all you do in making CCE such a wonderful organization to work for and with.

Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Regional Dairy Specialists, Betsy Hicks and Lindsay Ferlito, are working together on a research project, studying cow comfort in tie stall facilities.

What's better than soup on a cold winter day? In this video we look at a recipe for Minestrone Soup that you can prep for when guests come by during the holidays and need a little warming up.

Tim reviews the past 100 podcasts in overview and would like to thank the growers, cooperators, funders and staff for their contributions over the past years and we look forward to producing more p

Soil sampling is an important part of managing your crops, but it's important to do it correctly. In this video, ENYCHP vegetable specialist Amy Ivy demonstrates how to take a soil sample.

The oyster has been a delicacy for centuries and that's what our Marine Minute is about today!

Cornell Marine Program and DPW and the Shinnecock Indian Nation work together to restore a 3,000 foot long beach back to it's original size before erosion and hurricanes diminished this beach.

Tim talks about the many resources available to growers who are looking to develop an IPM (Integrated Pest Management) strategy for their vineyard operation.

Check out this unusual piece of equipment at the Cornell Marine Lab in Southold NY.

Fire up those taste buds with a twist on the crisp. We used Asian Pears from Northern Orchard to bring some holiday cheer into the office, and our tummies too!

First in a series of podcasts about vineyard Integrated Pest Management (IPM).

What is a flupsy?

We share opening day of scallop season!

What is the Long Island Shellfish Restoration Project?

Millions of times each day, New Yorkers turn on the faucet, relying on water supplied from about 125 miles away in the Catskill Mountains.

LERGP Podcast #97: Kevin gives an update on what has been reported by processors to this point for the 2018 grape market.

Just a reminder to be on the lookout for hitchhiking invasive pests. The spotted lanternfly poses a serious threat to our agriculture here in NYS.

Meet Barbara Williams and Anika Zuber, Dairy Processing and Marketing specialists with Harvest New York.

Tim gives more information about what people in New York need to be looking for this time of year in regards to Spotted Lanternfly.

Tim gives an update on what has been happening in Pennsylvania with the Spotted Lanternfly, what has been done there, and what we need to be on the lookout for in New York.

A delicious snack that your taste buds can celebrate! Healthy has never tasted so good!

Kevin continues to explain about the Vineyard Improvement Program and what needs to be included in the application process.

In this week's ENYCHP Pest Update, learn to scout thrips with vegetable specialist Crystal Stewart! Originally filmed June 2018.

New York State Ag and Markets along with the Lake Erie Regional Grape Program have announced a Vineyard Improvement Plan for Concord grape growers in the Southern Tier as well as Erie and Niagara c

New York state is the second-largest apple producer in the U.S. The state also produces more than 5 million gallons of hard cider annually.

A fresh twist on slaw that's bound to have people talking!

With the harvest over and winter on its way, Tim wanted to remind everyone about late season weed control. Remember that you need temperatures around 50°F for the products to work.

Large acreage vegetable fields lend themselves readily to remote sensing technologies.

Farmers across NYS are harvesting industrial hemp.

Harvest is just about finished in the Lake Erie Region. Kevin gives a top view recap of how harvest went industry wide across the belt.

Tim had an opportunity to sit down with Mark Amidon of National Grape Cooperative, a local grape processing company known by many as Welch's.

Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences student Tyler Brewer grew up on a farm in Verona, New York.

We are firmly in the middle of Concord harvest in the Lake Erie Region. Here is a snapshot of what that looks like from the grower's/harvester's perspective.

The Efficient Vineyard website will be getting a new look.

Commercial apple pickers utilize a platform to harvest Gala apples at DeMarree Fruit Farm in Wayne County, N.Y.

Learn to use a sous vide device to heat treat seeds as a simple, economical way to control diseases.

We are harvesting Concord grapes here in the Lake Erie Grape Belt. At the research and extension lab we are working to measure yield and Brix on-the-fly.

On September 11, 2018 the New York State Departments of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Agriculture and Markets (DAM) sent out a press release that Spotted Lanternfly has been confirmed in Alb

Tim talks about the other side of Digital Ag - Record Keeping! He stresses how important it is for growers to keep records. There's no time like the present.

Spanning acres of high density orchard trees, hail netting can provide a critical layer of protection for NYS apples from disfiguring weather damage.

Women In Computing at Cornell runs the local chapter of Girls Who Code.

This summer, 25 teachers from across New York learned how to build and care for Tower Gardens and integrate the structures into their curriculum as a context for learning.

Tim explains the importance of preharvest pest control - both powdery mildew and grape berry moth, and emphasizes the importance of reading product labels before applying.

Discover what those nets are off the beach, you've seen them they stick straight out from the shore. They are called "Pound Traps"

Get a glimpse into the life of an Oyster farmer and how they came to choosing that as a career.

This is a follow up to our Kelp story produced in 2017 for On The Water & In The Field.

Interested in Kelp? Cornell Cooperative Extension Marine Program studies this interesting seaweed.

In this video we discuss some of the risks that you would face as an agricultural employer and some resources to help you manage those risks.

in this video we will cover best practices for interviewing job candidates, new hire orientation and training workers.

There are so many recipes that kids can take part in! Getting them in the kitchen at a young age fosters healthy eating habits and future chefs!

Wanna learn how to make your own homemade Roasted Veggie wraps? Check out our video to learn how and clink on the link below for the full list of ingredients and recipe!

More than 500 middle and high school students from across New York gathered at Cornell’s Ithaca campus June 26-28 to participate in workshops taught by Cornell faculty, staff and graduate students

CCE educators and specialists lend their expertise to the Green Shoots for New Americans inner city farm in Buffalo, New York.

Learn about our SPAT Program that has been in operation for over 18 years. Suffolk Project in Aquaculture Training.

Did you know we had Seahorse's locally on the East End waters?

Expecting or have a newborn and want to save some money but have nutritious baby food? Learn how to make baby food, and feed your little one healthy food too.

Learn just how unique our local shellfish really are!

A little hungry? Well what's better than a homemade granola bar, check out our Nutrition Educators latest video on how to make your own Chewy Granola Bars!

Learn how to make a refreshing Tomato Mozzarella Salad.