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May 12, 2022
It’s Almost Time: 1st Cut Alfalfa

It’s almost that time, 1st cutting of Alfalfa. With grass 1st cut almost underway in much of the state, alfalfa/grass and pure alfalfa stand cuttings are not too far behind. Making the decision on when to harvest alfalfa is a[…]

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May 10, 2022
How Can I Reduce My Nitrogen Loss?

We often get asked, “How can we protect our nitrogen investment?” No matter what the weather is doing, protecting your nitrogen is not only good for your wallet, your soil, and your crop, but it’s also good for the environment[…]

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March 7, 2022
Check Your Tanks

Just like everything else this year, Tanks are scarce. As Spring is about to get underway, have you had the opportunity to check your Liquid Fertilizer tanks yet this year? Do Not Wait. Making sure your tank is in good[…]

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March 7, 2022
Reviewing 2021 and Forecasting 2022: Fruit & Vegetable Edition

With the excess water and humidity last year, diseases had a field day in many orchards and vegetable fields. Be prepared to protect these specialty crops from the word GO! this spring. Tree Fruit: Apple scab inoculum will be plentiful[…]

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November 9, 2020
Ag Finance Application

Are you interested in Ag Finance for the 2021 growing season? See the attached application here – CaroVail Ag Finance Application As always, please contact your local CaroVail location with any questions or concerns regarding Ag Finance!

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August 24, 2020
Cover Crops: Benefits, Seeding Rates, and Nutrient Requirements

Cover Crops have been a big topic at all field days, seminars, and conferences across NYS over the past couple of years – and it’s no surprise why. Cover Cropping can provide many benefits to your cropping system – specifically the health of your[…]

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May 13, 2020
Cover Crop and Yield Reducing Pests – What Can You do to Reduce Potential Problems

Cover crops can provide proven benefits to your crop by increasing soil health. This includes reducing soil erosion, weed suppression, improving soil structure, moisture, drainage, storage, increasing biodiversity, and the list could go on. However, these benefits do not come[…]

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April 8, 2020
Evaluating Alfalfa Fields for Winter Injury & Stand Quality

Each year, our Alfalfa fields are at risk of being injured or killed by winter conditions. Cold temperatures, ice sheets, and crown heaving are some of the main challenges our stands will be subjected to that can lead to winter[…]

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April 8, 2020
Credit Update

It seems that perhaps Groundhog Phil was right this season about an early spring. The fields will be busy soon with planters going in full swing. It’s not too late if you still need to apply for credit for this[…]

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March 24, 2020
Cover Crops and Managing for a Spring Forage

In most discussions, the use of cover crops is primarily to integrate them into a cropping system to benefit the soil. There is a wide variety of options to choose from that will have positive affects in your fields. Deep[…]

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