As of June 2010 Lily Leaf Beetle has been found in Waddington and probably Ogdensburg, where they have been feeding voraciously on garden lilies. These beetles are red with black heads and antennae when in the adult stage while the larvae are pale pink or salmon-colored with a messy lump of  their excrement( some defense).

Both will be on lilies, eating a significant amount of foliage. The link given here gives a description of the insect.

Gardeners and nursery folks should be on the lookout for this pest and report sightings to our office.

We are currently checking into further details about controlling them if found – handpicking of adults, larvae, and eggs is advised until other controls are clarified for our area.

http://www.umassgreeninfo.org/fact_sheets/defoliators/lily_leaf_beetle.html

Leek Moth Fact Sheet

Leek Moth Informational Sheet

http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/crops/facts/08-009.htm

The following article contains information on protecting yourself from skin cancer:

Farmers Should Make a Skin Check a Priority

Grass Fed Beef Report

http://css.cals.cornell.edu/cals/css/extension/publications.cfm

Awards Coverletter 09

Achievement Guidelines 09

Achievement Certificate Application 09

Club Final Report 09

Late Blight hit the North Country tomato and potato crops last year.  One of the most visible early symptoms of the disease are brown spots (lesions) on stems. They begin small and firm, then quickly enlarge, with white fungal growth developing under moist conditions that leads to a soft rot collapsing the stem. Classic symptoms are large (at least nickel-sized) olive-green to brown spots on leaves with slightly fuzzy white fungal growth on the underside when conditions have been humid (early morning or after rain). Sometimes the border of the spot is yellow or has a water-soaked appearance. Spots begin tiny, irregularly shaped and brown. Firm, brown spots develop on tomato fruit.

Check your plants regularly.

Below are some helpful information sheets.  If you have further questions contact Steve VanderMark at the Extension office.  (315)379-9192 ext. 232. Late Blight Fact Sheet Rutgers Late Blight Fact Sheet Late Blight of Tomato and Potato Frequently Asked Questions

Below are some helpful links:

http://blogs.cce.cornell.edu/community-horticulture/2010/08/13/late-blight-aug-13th-update-for-nys/

http://blogs.cornell.edu/hort/2010/04/12/avoid-the-late-blight-blues/ http://www.nysipm.cornell.edu/scouting/late_blight/ http://blogs.cornell.edu/hort/2009/06/26/late-blight-a-serious-disease-killing-tomatoes-and-potatoes-this-year/ http://plantclinic.cornell.edu/FactSheets/lateblight/late.htm http://www.hort.cornell.edu/department/Facilities/lihrec/vegpath/lbfaq.pdf http://www.hort.cornell.edu/department/Facilities/lihrec/vegpath/lbmisinfo.pdf

Extension Learning Farm

The Cornell Cooperative Extension Learning Farm is located in Canton, NY. We are part of our local county extension office and we are a long ways from Ithaca where Cornell University is located. However, like them, our mission is education. Livestock and crop demonstrations, ag awareness activities for schools and the public, maple production, 4-H activities, and an FFA aquaculture program are our main operations.

We have volunteer groups like the BOCES Community Connections Program and Work-study students from SUNY Canton that help with the sheep operation. Several local young people volunteer to help during the summer because of their interest in animals or becoming a veterinarian someday. Many groups such as the Maple Producers, North Country Shepherds, Farm Bureau, etc, meet at the farm. There is a steady stream of busses, vans and cars coming and going.

Welcome To St. Lawrence County

Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Office Complex

1894 State Highway 68 Canton, NY 13617

315-379-9192
315-379-0926 Fax

Extension Learning Farm

2043 State Highway 68, Canton, NY 13617

MISSION STATEMENT

To provide unbiased, educational outreach to the North Country through research, education and demonstration in Food and Agricultural Systems, Life Skills, Community Enhancement, Rural Stewardship, and Youth Development

VISION STATEMENT

To be a center of dynamic educational programming which will dramatically improve the quality of life and opportunity of North Country residents.

“Cornell Cooperative Extension actively supports equal educational and employment opportunities. No person shall be denied admission to any educational program or activity or be denied employment on the basis of any legally prohibited discrimination involving, but not limited to, such factors as race, color, religion, political beliefs, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital or family status, maintenance of affirmative action programs that will assure the continuation of such equality of opportunity”

If you have any comments or concerns please contact Anita Figueras at the Extension Office or cceprograms@cornell.edu