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June 2017

Multi-Species Pasture Walk in Broome County

June 29, 2017
6-8 pm
Glen Aubrey, NY

This multi-species pasture walk will feature farm hosts,Pete Reynolds and Carol McGee, who will share their experiences of establishing their farmstead and pasture infrastructure to building their beef and lamb markets.

Topics to be covered include: building grazing infrastructure, multi-species grazing and marketing, pasture management and pasture species, role and use of soil and forage testing and accessing cost share program with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and Broome County Soil and Water Conservation Service.

Co-Sponsored with: USDA, NRCS & Broome County Soil & Water

July 2017

Twilight Dairy Meeting - Cow Comfort and Safe Handling

July 12, 2017
6 - 8 pm
Preble, NY

Owner Dr Mike Griep DVM will talk about cow comfort and facilities - both sands beds and mattresses. 
Jim Carrabba with NYCAMH will present on safe animal handling.
Tour of new freestall facility to follow presentations.  Builders will be on hand to answer questions about construction.  

Multi-Species Pasture Walk: lamb and beef

July 13 - June 19, 2017
6-8 pm
Tully, NY

Host Erin Hull will share her experience:
  • Establishing the farm
  • building grazing infrastructure
  • grazing lambs and grass-based beef
  • pasture management an pasture species
  • supplementing pasture with difficult weather patterns
  • Lucky 13's marketing stragegies
  • Accessing cost-share programs and technical assistance from the county soil & water conservation district

Multi-Species Pasture Walk: lamb and beef

July 13, 2017
6-8 pm
Tully, NY

Host Erin Hull will share her experience:
  • Establishing the farm
  • building grazing infrastructure
  • grazing lambs and grass-based beef
  • pasture management an pasture species
  • supplementing pasture with difficult weather patterns
  • Lucky 13's marketing strategies
  • Accessing cost-share programs and technical assistance from the county soil & water conservation district
Co-Sponsored with: Onondaga County Soil and Water Conservation District

Robot Farm Tours

July 20, 2017
10am - 3pm, lunch on own
Lisle, NY

Tour two dairy farms with robotic milking facilities and learn about how each producer makes technology work for their farm.  *Please note that this workshop is targeted for producers who are considering transitioning to robotic milkers, not the general public.

August 2017

Twilight Dairy Meeting - Heifer Facility Tour

August 2, 2017
6-8 pm
Groton, NY

The Careys have upgraded both calf and heifer facilities in recent years.  Tour the facilities of both calves on milk and weaned heifers through transition.  Speaker Rich Toebe of CCE Delaware County will present his heifer growth study, covering age at first calving and growth curves to reach mature body size efficiently.  

Farm Safety and OSHA Workshop

August 23, 2017
9:30 registration, 10 am - 3 pm program
Marietta, NY

Presenters: 
  • Karl Czymmek, Pro-Dairy
  • Keith Gillette & Michael Cappelli, NYSDOL
  • Danielle Volles, Volles Farm
Topics:  
  • OSHA updates, new NYS Local Emphasis Program updates
  • Summary of Farm Safety Audits by NYS Dept of Labor
  • Farm walkthrough, safety mechanisms in place

Summer Dairy Reproduction Update

August 24, 2017
7-9pm
Ithaca, NY

Summer Dairy Research Update
  • Heifer Reproduction
  • Hypocalcemia
Thursday, August 24th from 7-9pm
Cornell Vet Teaching Dairy, Tulip Tree Drive, Ithaca

Speakers will be:
  • Julio O. Giordano, DVM, MS, PhD - Cornell University, St. John Family Sesquicentennial, Assistant Professor-Dairy Cattle Biology & Management, Department of Animal Science
  • Magdalena Masello Souza, DVM - Cornell University, PhD Student-Dairy Cattle Biology & Management, Lab
  • Robert A. Lynch, DVM - Cornell University PRO-DAIRY Program, Herd Health & Management Specialist
Topics:

Reducing Replacement Heifers Rearing Cost through Improved Reproductive Management
Replacement cows generated by the heifer rearing enterprise are critical to the future of dairy farms. Nevertheless, raising heifers represents a major cost burden accounting for as much as 15 to 20% of the total cost of production. Thus, minimizing the duration of the non-lactating period by reducing days to pregnancy can help reduce farm operating costs. We will present new research data evaluating different reproductive management programs for dairy heifers in commercial dairy farms. The impact of these strategies on the reproductive performance and economics of heifers during their non-lactating period and their first lactation will be discussed.

Fresh Cow Calcium Supplementation- To Treat or Not to Treat
A recent large trial conducted on farms in New York State has provided insight into which cows truly benefit from oral calcium supplementation.  We will review the trial results to help you make practical decisions regarding post-calving calcium supplementation in your herds.

Registration is free, but required so we have an accurate count for refreshments.
Registration required by August 22nd-register online or contact Betsy Hicks at 607.391.2673 or email bjh246@cornell.edu.



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Upcoming Events

Tioga County Pasture Walk

July 24, 2025
Owego, NY

Join Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tioga County, CCE South Central Dairy and Field Crops Team, and Tioga County Soil and Water Conservation District for a pasture walk!

This year, we will be visiting an organic dairy farm.

Cortland County Pasture Walk

July 28, 2025
Cortland, NY

Join Cornell Cooperative Extension of Cortland County, CCE South Central Dairy and Field Crops Team, and NE NatGLC for a twilight pasture walk at Ironwood Grazing Co with Mike Quinlin!

Farmer Mike will highlight his efforts at custom grazing cow/calf pairs and utilizing the herds grazing effect to improve land.  You'll get to see mob grazing techniques to control knapweed and goldenrod, witness clipping versus grazing comparisons, see pasture residual and recovery rates, judge soil health & animal performance metrics and learn what tools (grazing chart, pasture infrastructure and resources) are being used on the farm.  Throw in some impromptu demos, manure quality vetting, personal experiences from guests and ice-cream, and you have a meeting not to be missed.

Topics: Renovating pasture, leasing ground & custom grazing animals

Free to register; Registration optional, but encouraged!

Tompkins County Pasture Walk

August 14, 2025
Ithaca, NY

Topics: 

  •  Watering systems & composting pad, Soil & Water Conservation District
  •  Grazing small ruminants, Jess Waltemyer, Cornell PRO-LIVESTOCK

Free to register; Registration optional, but encouraged!

Announcements

USDA Contract Freezes and Terminations: Legal Action Steps for Farmers

For Farmers with Signed EQIP and CSP Contracts

This resource is written for farmers and ranchers nationwide who have a signed contract with USDA NRCS under the EQIP or CSP program for environmental improvements but have concerns that their contract is frozen, under review, or terminated, and who are uncertain of their rights to receive reimbursement as well as their ongoing obligations under the signed contract.

Version: 1.0
Issue date: Feb 28, 2025

A downloadable factsheet is available at our BUSINESS tab on the top of our webpage.

Additional Information: www.farmcommons.org

USDA Contract Freezes: Filing an NAD Appeal or Demand Letter


This resource is written for farmers and ranchers nationwide who have a signed contract with USDA NRCS under the EQIP or CSP program for environmental improvements and want more information on the mechanics of filing a National Appeals Division (NAD) appeal. This resource includes sample letters.

USDA NAD Appeal https://www.usda.gov/about-usda/general-information/staff-offices/office-hearings-and-appeals/national-appeals-division/nad-appeals

A downloadable factsheet is available at our BUSINESS heading at the top of our webpage.


Farm Participants Needed for Bale Grazing Grant!

Information on the Project:  
  • Approximately 10 acres total needed to bale graze two different bale densities
  • "Core" farms will graze two winters, "Demo" farms will graze one winter.
  • Payments for both "Core" farms and "Demo" farms
  • Baseline soil sampling by bale grazing team
  • Forage measurements in early season by bale grazing team
  • Late season clipping if residual not trampled down by farm
Interested farms can enroll for this winter or next.

Looking for 2-3 dairy farms to enroll! If interested, please reach out to Betsy Hicks, 607.391.2673 or bjh246@cornell.edu 


Cornell Cow Convos - New Podcast

On-going podcast, New episodes released on the last Thursday of the month.
Guest speakers, CCE Dairy Specialists.

Housed on Soundcloud Channel is CCE Dairy Educators


Topics:
  • Preventative healthcare for cows
  • The trend of beef on dairy
  • What to look forward to in the new year for dairy
  • Socially grouping or pair-housing calves



2018 Drug Residue Prevention Manual

For more than 30 years, the U.S. dairy industry has focused educational efforts on the judicious use of antibiotics through the annual publication of a Best Practices Manual. The 2018 edition of the National Dairy FARM Program: Farmers Assuring Responsible Management? Milk and Dairy Beef Drug Residue Prevention Manual is the primary educational tool for dairy farm managers throughout the country on the judicious and responsible use of antibiotics, including avoidance of drug residues in milk and meat.

The manual is a quick resource to review those antibiotics approved for dairy animals and can also be used as an educational tool and resource for farm managers as they develop on-farm best management practices necessary to avoid milk and meat residues. Visit the Manual and Form Library to download copies of this important tool!



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NYSERDA Agriculture Energy Audit Program

NYSERDA offers energy audits to help eligible farms and on-farm producers identify ways to save energy and money on utility bills. Reports include recommendations for energy efficiency measures.

Eligibility
Eligible farms include but are not limited to dairies, orchards, greenhouses, vegetables, vineyards, grain dryers, and poultry/egg. The farms must also be customers of New York State investor-owned utilities and contribute to the System Benefits Charge (SBC). Please check your farm’s current utility bills to see if your farm pays the SBC.

Energy Audit Options
You can request the level of energy audit that best fits your farm’s needs. NYSERDA will assign a Flexible Technical Assistance Program Consultant to visit your farm and perform an energy audit at no cost to you.

For more information and the NYSERDA Agriculture Energy Audit Program Application click here


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