
Jodi Letham
Field Crops & Soils SpecialistCCE Livingston County
3 Murray Hill Drive
Mount Morris, NY 14510-1153
phone 585-991-5420
cell 585-689-3423
email Jodi
Areas of Interest
Agronomy, Forage Quality, Nutrient Management, Soil Health & Fertility, and Industrial Hemp.
As the Field Crops Specialist of the NWNY Dairy, Livestock, and Field Crops Team, I am responsible for providing leadership for planning, conducting, and evaluating a comprehensive educational program in the fundamental scientific principles of crop production and physiology, plant nutrition, whole farm nutrient management, soil health and fertility management, and integrated cropping systems for sustainable forage quality and animal nutrition.
I collaborate with Cornell faculty, staff, agricultural business representatives and producers on research projects and grants that address the needs of the NY producer.
Upcoming Events
NWNY Soybean Weed Tour

August 4, 2025
Seneca Falls, NY
Dr. Vipan Kumar, Cornell weed scientist, will lead the tour through the small plot treatments and discuss the impact of these integrated herbicide strategies, with multiple modes of action, from a resistance management standpoint.
Pasture Walk at C&H Farms of WNY, LLC
August 26, 2025
Akron, NY
C&H Farms is new to grazing beef cows. Come out to view, discuss, and learn what is working and what needs some adjusting.
Dairy Bovine Reproduction and Artificial Insemination Training Course en Espanol
October 14 - October 15, 2025
Join us for a two-day workshop with hands-on training that will be offered in Spanish in cooperation with Javier Cheang, Genex. Space is limited, register today!
Announcements
We're Hiring: Area Dairy Management Specialist
To apply:Please apply via Academic Jobs Online (https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/30185).
Qualified candidates should submit a short cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references.
Applications must be submitted by July 31, 2025.
For more information, please contact Peter Landre at ptl2@cornell.edu. Additional information about the Northwest New York Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops Team can be found at https://nwnyteam.cce.cornell.edu/.
Follow us on Instagram
See photos and reels of our most recent events and programs!Join us on Facebook!
Follow us on Facebook to get up to date posts about events, workshops and everything NWNY!Add us on LinkedIn!
Connect with us on LinkedIn to get more information about upcoming workshops and programs!