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Ag and Markets Meets To Discuss Spotted Lanternfly Concerns

The large concern stemming from the introduction of this insect here in New York is the weakening of plants through feeding off their sap, causing many plants to wilt or even die. The SLF feeds on a large range of crops, meaning their presence poses a threat to different agricultural businesses.…
August 21, 2025

Time Out Otsego: 06-11-25

CONSERVATION—6-8 p.m. “Chop and Cheese.” Presented by the Otsego County Conservation Association. Volunteer to remove the invasive Japanese knotweed. Hard work followed by refreshments in the garden. Tools available or bring your own. Mohican Farm, 7207 State Highway 80, Cooperstown. volunteer@occainfo.org or https://www.occainfo.org/calendar/chop-and-cheese-1…
June 10, 2025
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Invasive Species: Pesky Plants: Coltsfoot Not Easy to Rein In

Coltsfoot (Tussilago farfara) is a small perennial plant that is invasive in much of the northeastern United States. It crops up in areas where the soil has been disturbed, such as roadsides and building sites. Coltsfoot’s value to wildlife in our area is very small. It spreads by both sending out underground shoots (rhizomes) and by seeds carried on the wind after the bloom.…
May 29, 2025
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Spotted Lanternfly Update

The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets recently announced that the spotted lanternfly has been found in new locations across the state. It is an invasive pest insect that feeds on more than 100 plant species, many of which are critical to New York’s agricultural economy.…
January 2, 2025
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Conservation Association Releases August Program Schedule

OCCA is seeking volunteers to pull water chestnut, a highly invasive aquatic plant, from Goodyear Lake near the Portlandville Fishing Access Site. Sessions are planned for Saturday, August 10 and Saturday, August 24 from 9 a.m. to noon, and volunteers should expect to get a little wet and muddy. OCCA has canoes available for those who need them.…
August 8, 2024

Happenin’ Otsego: 04-04-24

HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, APRIL 4 Kids Learn About Invasive Species with Otsego County Conservation AssociationCANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER FORECAST CONSERVATION—1-2:30 p.m. “Get the Kids Out: Invasive Species.” Kids explore and learn about invasive species through activities and games. Presented by the Otsego County Conservation Association. Fortin Park, Oneonta. (607) 547-4488 or visit https://www.occainfo.org/calendar/get-the-kids-out-invasive-species…
April 3, 2024
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