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Scissor Cut Results 5/11/2021

Get Set — Go The old timers always said , “a cold wet May is a barn full of hay”.  Cold and wet is a good description of our May so far, but don’t let this cool start lull you into thinking hay maturity is behind.  Grass height and fiber...

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4-H State Fair Decision

To: Delaware County 4-H Members   Please see the message below from the NYS 4-H Program Leader Andy Turner indicating that 4-H will not be participating in the NYS Fair this year.     Good Day! We appreciate the continued challenges and uncertainty...

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Scissor Cut Results 5/4/2021

On Your Mark Welcome to the first Forage Quality Scissors Cut report for 2021. This year we are sampling 42 sites in Delaware County and the NYC Watershed. Grass and legume heights measured this week are right at the average for the past 15 years. But grass fields...

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Corn Planting Time? 4/27/2021

Seize the Day Weather this week included both cold days with a couple inches of snow and bright sunny days.  Soil temperature measured on April 27, 2021 (a clear sunny day) averaged 60.7° for corn stubble and 54.1° for sods.  (Scroll to see chart for all locations...

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Corn Planting Time? April 20, 2021

Cooler This Week Delaware County has experienced cooler than average temperatures and received between .5 and 1 inch of rain in the past 7 days. Resulting soil temperatures observed on Tuesday 4/20 averaged 7° cooler than a week ago. Corn stubble fields averaged 54.5°...

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Corn Planting Time? April 13, 2021

Not Yet But Soon Soil Temperature is a one of the best indicators of a soils readiness for corn planting. The Precision Feed Management/Nutrient Management Team will be monitoring soil temperatures weekly this spring, to help you be prepared for one of springs big...

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Summer 2021 Update

Dear Camp Families, With the approach of summer 2021, we wanted to send out a quick note to let our valued camp families know that we are excited and planning for a safe, healthy, and fun summer camp experience in 2021 for our campers, families, and staff! While the...

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Bidding a Fond Farewell

After a combined 70 years of dedicated service to our organization, three of our staff are retiring and moving into the next exciting chapter of their lives. Please join us in congratulating and thanking Cathy Scofield, Pam Conklin, and Kathy Shelton for the essential...

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