Corn Silage Pre-Harvest Meeting Scheduled for September 1st

SOUTHWEST, NEW YORK (August 24th, 2023) Join Cornell Cooperative Extension's Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock & Field Crops Program (SWNYDLFC) and Cornell Cooperative Extension of Allegany County to learn about considerations for corn silage harvest. Joe Lawrence, Forage Specialist with PRO-DAIRY will discuss pre-harvest considerations such as particle size, packing density, inoculant use, agronomics, and much more!

The workshop will be held on Friday, September 1st from 1pm – 3pm at Hillcrest Homestead LLC in Caneadea, NY. This event is free, and its discussion-based formatting can be adapted for agricultural producers of all shapes, sizes, and time in business.

Registration is preferred, but not required. Contact Katelyn Miller, Field Crop and Forage Specialist at 716-640-2047 or email km753@cornell.edu.

For accommodation and accessibility concerns, please contact Katelyn Miller by calling 716-640-2047.

Bring your corn silage questions. We look forward to seeing you there!

SWNYDLFC is a partnership between Cornell University and the CCE Associations of Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, and Steuben counties. Their team includes Katelyn Walley-Stoll, Farm Business Management (716-640-0522); Camila Lage, Dairy Management (607-422-6788); Amy Barkley, Livestock Management (716-640-0844); and Katelyn Miller, Field Crop and Forage Specialist (716-640-2047). CCE is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities.

For more information about Cornell Cooperative Extension, contact your county’s Association Executive Director. Allegany County – Laura Hunsberger, lkh47@cornell.edu or 585-268-7644. Cattaraugus County – Kelly McDonald, kmm525@cornell.edu or 716-699-2377. Chautauqua County – Emily Reynolds, eck47@cornell.edu or 716-664-9502. Erie County – Diane Held, dbh24@cornell.edu or 716-652-5400. Steuben County – Tess McKinley, tsm223@cornell.edu or 607-664-2301.

Last updated August 25, 2023