CARBONDALE, Ill. — The Walnut Council will hold their annual meeting July 24-27 on the Southern Illinois University campus in Carbondale, Ill. With the theme “Returning to our Roots,” the meeting will feature a field tour of short- and long-term studies on hardwood management, landowner sessions, and multiple days of technical presentations. “The Walnut Council […]

SOUTHWEST, N.Y. — Are you planting things in soil? (We’re guessing the answer is probably yes). Then you need a soil sample! NYS and NJ Veterans are invited to join Cornell Cooperative Extension Specialists, Amy Barkley and Katelyn Walley-Stoll, to learn more about soil sampling in a FREE virtual seminar. This will take place on Monday, […]

AMES, Iowa — Fall is always a good time for soil tests, and following the hot, dry summer of 2021, this is also a good time to test for soybean cyst nematode. “Soybean cyst nematode, unfortunately, loves hot, dry soil so I am expecting higher than ever numbers from fall samples,” said Greg Tylka, professor […]

AVON, N.Y. — When you can get upwards of 90 farmers to attend a field day in late August, you know you’ve caught their interest. At the Western New York Soil Health Field Day, hosted by American Farmland Trust and local partners, farmers and agricultural service providers came out in earnest to learn about regenerative […]

HERKIMER, N.Y. — Early spring is the time to plan your garden and get your seeds started under lights while waiting for the right time to plant. While you are waiting it’s also a good time to get your soil tested. Soil tests will make sure your garden is starting with the best chance of […]