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Organic Dairy Discussion Group: Fall 2022
Event Details
Date
November 8, 2022
Time
10am-3pm
Location
Farm Credit East
One Technology Place
Homer, NY 13077
Cost
Registration : $15.00
(addl attendee $15.00 ea.)
Host
South Central New York Dairy & Field CropsPlease register here for our fall 2022 Organic Dairy Discussion Group meeting, taking place on Election Day: Tuesday, November 8 from 10am-3pm at the Farm Credit East office building in Homer, NY.
Meeting Goals
- Compare and discuss cost of production numbers for raised forages (corn silage and hay) using data from the 2022 crop season.
- Project milk revenues and feed costs for a representative winter month (January 2023) using the updated cost of production numbers for raised forages calculated in Part 1.
- Calculate and compare projected winter milk income over feed cost margins.
- Discuss winter management strategies related to feeding and cattle inventories.
Data Collection Steps & Timeline
- Farms complete corn silage and hay cost of production worksheets - by October 21
- Farms complete Winter Feed Cost and Milk Revenue worksheet (excluding raised crop costs) - by October 21
- Farms complete an interview with Mary Kate or Jason (Zoom, phone, or in-person) to provide data on machinery use - by October 28
- Mary Kate generates individual farm reports and comparison reports - by November 4
- Group meets for discussion - November 8
Download Data Collection Worksheets Here:
- Corn Silage Cost of Production Worksheet
- Hay Cost of Production Worksheet
- Winter Milk Revenues and Feed Cost Projection Worksheet
Please contact Mary Kate with any questions: 509-294-6073 or mkw87@cornell.edu
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Issue date: Feb 28, 2025
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USDA NAD Appeal https://www.usda.gov/about-usda/general-information/staff-offices/office-hearings-and-appeals/national-appeals-division/nad-appeals
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