In preparation for the upcoming implementation of the Birds and Bees Protection Act, which will restrict the use of neonicotinoid-treated corn, soybean, and wheat seed in New York beginning in 2029, Cornell Integrated Pest Management (Cornell IPM), in collaboration with Cornell University and Cornell Cooperative Extension will host, "IPM Strategies to Protect Corn and Soybean Seed in New York State," a field day for New York growers, crop consultants, certified crop advisors, industry representatives, crop managers and policymakers.
The event will provide timely information on Birds and Bees Act legislation and current research efforts.
Supported by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, this initiative represents the largest on-farm research and demonstration project in Cornell IPM’s history. With participation from over 80 corn and soybean growers across the state, the project will determine where and when there is a significant risk of pest damage; aid in the development and deployment of a seed pest risk assessment tool; and test and demonstrate IPM alternatives, including the viability of not using insecticide seed treatments.
This work is a proactive step to support New York’s growers as they prepare for the transition mandated by the Birds and Bees Protection Act, ensuring that agricultural productivity and environmental stewardship go hand in hand.
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Pesticide Applicator Training Credits are available at this event.
Learn more and register at
https://cals.cornell.edu/events/ipm-strategies-protect-corn-and-soybean-seed-new-york-state-hamburg-meeting
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