On Wednesday, January 22, 2020 Cornell Cooperative Extension of Allegany County in conjunction with the Southwestern NY Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops Team will be hosting the Southern Tier Crop Congress at the Belfast Fire Hall - Belfast, NY from 9:00 am to 2:30 pm. Attendees will have an opportunity to hear about recent updates in field crop and forage production, as well as speak with industry representatives about the newest products on … [Read more...]
Weekend Weather – Warm, Wet and Windy
The National Weather Service is calling for a warm, wet and windy Saturday and Saturday night with continued rain off and on through Sunday and temperatures falling back into the 30s. Reasoning A sharp frontal zone will stall near the Lower Great Lakes today and tonight. Several waves of low pressure will move along this front and combine with copious amounts of moisture to produce widespread moderate rain. The heaviest rain is expected … [Read more...]
Possible Snow Squalls This Morning
The National Weather Service has issued a special weather statement for the following counties: Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Northern Erie-Genesee-Wyoming-Livingston-Ontario Snow squalls will be possible this morning, between 8 am and 11 am. Expect rapidly changing conditions during any snow squall including near whiteout conditions, wind gusts of 30 to 40 mph and a temperature drop. While any one snow squall should be … [Read more...]
The Art of Maple Syrup Production
The Chip Holt Nature Center is the place to be if you want to learn about maple syrup production. For its first free class of 2020, the Center is offering a presentation by Dr. Eric Randall, sugarbush and maple syrup producer. Dr. Randall will share basic techniques of making your own maple syrup. He’ll have some equipment, handouts, and samples. Also included will be a Q & A session to better enable you to … [Read more...]
NYS DEC Announces 2020 Lake Ontario Fish Stocking
State Adjusts 2020 Stocking Plans to Maintain Lake Ontario's World-Class Fishery Sport Fishery Continues to Produce Record Catch Rates and Thriving Populations New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos has announced the state's plans for fish stocking in Lake Ontario to ensure the lake remains one of the top fishing destinations in the country. Lake Ontario offers opportunities to catch trophy-sized … [Read more...]
Livestock Needs in Cold Weather
Livestock Needs in Cold Weather By: Lynn Bliven, Issue Leader, CCE Allegany County With winter weather conditions comes calls from residents expressing concerns about livestock care. Specifically, an increasing number of people concerned that the cattle, horses and sheep out on pasture are not well cared. An assumption often based on the fact that they are standing outside or with visible snow accumulated on their backs. Livestock are … [Read more...]
DEC Announces Adoption of New Deer and Moose Feeding Regulation
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos has announced the adoption of a regulation to reduce problems caused by wildlife feeding and establish strict procedures for the use of tick-control devices designed to treat deer. Prohibiting the feeding of wild deer and moose is a best management approach to reduce risks associated with communicable wildlife diseases like chronic wasting disease, minimize … [Read more...]
Scholarships Open Students’ Minds to Careers in Ag
Scholarships Open Students' Minds to Careers in Ag AMERICA’S FARMERS GROW AG LEADERS PARTNERS WITH FARMERS TO STRENGTHEN THE FUTURE OF AG To strengthen the future of agriculture, America’s Farmers Grow Ag Leaders, sponsored by Bayer Fund, will once again work with farmers to support students pursuing careers in any agriculture-related field of study. Now through January 15, 2020, students who are enrolled or planning to enroll in … [Read more...]
Sound Advice For Ice Fishing
Ice fishing may soon be upon us. “Before venturing onto the ice, anglers should be cautious and make sure ensure the ice is thick enough to fish safely," NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos said. “Four inches of solid clear ice is usually safe for anglers accessing ice on foot. Ice thickness can vary on waterbodies and even within the same waterbody. Anglers should be particularly cautious of areas … [Read more...]
Welcome the New Year with a Greenway Hike or Ride
Erie-Attica Trail Bridge Start the New Year right by getting outdoors on January 1st. Join one of three 1st Day Events on the Greenway offered by the Genesee Valley Greenway State Park (GVGSP). These FREE EVENTS, scheduled for Avon, Cuba and Hinsdale, will be great activities for the entire family and leashed pets are allowed. (See www.fogvg.org for details on hikes in Cuba and Hinsdale.) In case of severe weather, a posting will be made on … [Read more...]
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