About the Program
Offers educational programming and research based information to agricultural producers, growers, and agribusinesses in the five county region of Southwestern New York. Our specialists work to address the issues that impact the agricultural industry and provide services to farms of all sizes and production techniques.
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Dairy is the leading agricultural industry in New York State, and the state ranks third in the country for milk production. Our five counties in southwestern New York form an especially vibrant dairy region, with over 680 dairy farms of many different sizes and production systems.
Field crop production addresses several crops such as corn, soybeans, and small grains throughout the Southwest NY region. We offer programming around pest and disease management, nutrient management, grain production, variety selection, and soil analyses.
The livestock industry in New York totals $2.4 billion. For livestock marketing, New York ranks 39th for cattle and calf production, 20th for egg production, 24th for chicken production excluding broilers, 30th for hog and pig production, and 25th for sheep and lamb production. Our Specialists are able to help livestock producers by offering research-based programming and individual consultations.
Grains
Grain crops such as corn, soybeans and small grains are grown on over 40,000 acres in the seven county area each year. Visit Cornell Field Crops for more information.
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