2016 Events - year view
previous yearJanuary 2016
Keepin' Em Comfy
January 11, 2016
Registration 10 am; Program 10:30-2:30 pm
Ithaca, NY
A Workshop on Cow Comfort, Dairy Handling and Public Perception will be offered to educate farmers and farm managers on understanding cow behavior and how to use it on farm, understanding bottlenecks on your own operation, and talking to the public about dairy farm practices.
Manure Storage Workshop
January 12, 2016
9:15am - 3:15pm
Cuyler, NY
The SCNY Dairy & Field Crops Team, PRO-DAIRY and Cortland County Soil & Water Conservation District are co-sponsoring this workshop.
Topics:
Register: Register online or call Jen Atkinson at 607.391.2660 Ext. 403 or email jma358@cornell.edu
Questions: Call Janice Degni at 607.391.2660 Ext. 414 or email jgd3@cornell.edu
- Review Whey Street Dairy Concerns
- Storage Issues
- Manure Covers
- Satellite Storages
- Labor Requirements
- Custom Operators
- Managing Manure Storage
- Liners
- Environmental Issues
- CAFO Permit
- Winter Spreading
- Tile Discharges
- Solid Separation
- Bedding
- Odor
- Safety (Gypsum)
- Application Systems
- Manure Transfer
- Funding Sources
- Optional Tour of Whey Street Dairy
Register: Register online or call Jen Atkinson at 607.391.2660 Ext. 403 or email jma358@cornell.edu
Questions: Call Janice Degni at 607.391.2660 Ext. 414 or email jgd3@cornell.edu
New York Certified Organice (NYCO) - 2016
January 12 - March 8, 2016
January 12, 2016, February 9, 2016 & March 8, 2016 - Program at 10:00am
Geneva, NY
- January 12, 2016 - Organic Crop Management through Good Years and Bad
- What to do when the cultivating window doesn't open very wide
- Effects of long-term management on weed competition in organic soybean
- Reducing Pasture Compaction with Daikon Radish
- Discussion: "What do you want to make per acre on your farm?"
- February 9, 2016 - Managing Soil Health with Crop Rotations and Forage Production
- Putting Soil Health Knowledge into Practice
- Alternative Forage Rotations to Protect the Soil on Marginal Land
- Discussion: Farmer Panel on how to decide whether to sell forages to dairy farmers or plow them in for a green manure.
- March 8, 2016
- Developing New Markets for Organic Grain
- What's transpiring in the World Market of Grain
- Flax Grain - Production and Uses
- Discussion: New or Undeserved Markets in the Northeast
There is no cost for the programs and pre-registration is not required. Participants are asked to bring a dish to pass for potluck lunch. For more information contact Fay Benson, CCE Cortland at 607.391.2660 Ext. 410 or email afb3@cornell.edu.
Cortland Area Dairy Managers Discussion Group
January 21, 2016
1-3pm
Cortland, NY
This is the first meeting of our Discussion Group for 2016. Collin McCarthy will be leading the discussion around key areas to focus on as a manager. We will have food and refreshments! Feel free to bring someone you think would be a good addition to our group! Please RSVP to Betsy, CCE Dairy Specialist at 607.391.2660 Ext. 415 or email bjh246@cornell.edu. Save the date for 2/18 and 3/14 for future meetings.
Annie's Project - Empowering Women in Agriculture
January 26 - March 22, 2016
Jan 26, Feb 9 & 23, Mar 8 & 22 (snowdate Mar 15) 10:30am - 2:00pm
A 5 week workshop series for farm women
Jan 26, Feb 9 & 23, Mar 8 & 22 with snowdate Mar 15
10:30 am-2:30 pm
Choose your Location: CCE Broome or Cayuga Counties, LaFayette Christian & Missionary Alliance Church, Lafayette; & Dryden Fire Hall
Cost for all Session: $100
Includes: 15 hours of instruction, meals and course materials.
Jan 26, Feb 9 & 23, Mar 8 & 22 with snowdate Mar 15
10:30 am-2:30 pm
Choose your Location: CCE Broome or Cayuga Counties, LaFayette Christian & Missionary Alliance Church, Lafayette; & Dryden Fire Hall
Cost for all Session: $100
Includes: 15 hours of instruction, meals and course materials.
2016 Winter Crop Meeting
January 29, 2016
9:30am - 3:00pm
Ithaca, NY
2016 Winter Crop Meeting to be held Friday, January 29, 2016 from 9:30am-3:00pm at the Ramada Ithaca Hotel and Conference Center, 2310 N. Triphammer Rd., Ithaca, NY. This year's program features Jim Harbach, Schrack Farms, a no-till farmer from Central Pennsylvania. He farms 2000 acres with no-till for his 1000 cow dairy. John Kemmeren, a more local farm from Bainbridge, NY is also experienced with no-till on a variety of soil types and will share his techniques.
2016 Winter Crop Meeting
January 29, 2016
9:30am - 3:00pm
Ithaca, NY
2016 Winter Crop Meeting to be held Friday, January 29, 2016 from 9:30am-3:00pm at the Ramada Ithaca Hotel and Conference Center, 2310 N. Triphammer Rd., Ithaca, NY. This year's program features Jim Harbach, Schrack Farms, a no-till farmer from Central Pennsylvania. He farms 2000 acres with no-till for his 1000 cow dairy. John Kemmeren, a more local farm from Bainbridge, NY is also experienced with no-till on a variety of soil types and will share his techniques.
February 2016
Organic Dairy & Crop Producer's Discussion Group Meeting
February 16, 2016
11:00am - 2:30pm
McLean, NY
Let's get together and discuss cropping plans & options for the next season. Thor Oechsner, will kick off the meeting with a presentation of Attempts in Reduced Tillage in Organic Grain Farming. A second presentation will demonstrate his Practices to Produce and Market Buckwheat.
Thor, as many of you know, farms 1200 acres of corn , food grade small grains and hay in rotation on his hill farm in Newfield, south of Ithaca. He also is an owner of Farmer Ground Flour in Trumansburg which produces organic artisan grains and flours grown from his and other area farms. These go to markets all over NY and New England. He also co-owns Wide Awake Bakery which use a bread CSA model to market wood fired loaves and pastries using flour from his mill to the Ithaca area. Our conversation will be fueled by a delicious hot lunch. Looking forward to seeing you and having a lively discussion.
Thor, as many of you know, farms 1200 acres of corn , food grade small grains and hay in rotation on his hill farm in Newfield, south of Ithaca. He also is an owner of Farmer Ground Flour in Trumansburg which produces organic artisan grains and flours grown from his and other area farms. These go to markets all over NY and New England. He also co-owns Wide Awake Bakery which use a bread CSA model to market wood fired loaves and pastries using flour from his mill to the Ithaca area. Our conversation will be fueled by a delicious hot lunch. Looking forward to seeing you and having a lively discussion.
The cost is $10 each or $15 for 2 people from the same farm. Register online or by calling Jen Atkinson at 391-2660 Ext. 403 or email jma358@cornell.edu.
Broome-Tioga-Chemung Farmers Discussion Group Meeting
February 17, 2016
1-3 pm
Owego, NY
Our speaker Betsey Howland will lead us through a group discussion on managing through low milk prices and preparing for the next high cycle. Please RSVP to Jen Atkinson at 607.391.2660 Txt. 403 or email jma358@cornell.edu. For questions contact Betsy Hicks at 607.391.2660 Ext. 415 or email bjh246@cornell.edu.
2016 Milk Outlook: How Things Are Flowing
February 18, 2016
Registration 6 pm, Program 6:30-8pm
Cortland, NY
Guest Speaker Andy Novakovic, the E.V. Baker Professor of Agricultural Economics at Cornell University will be addressing the group on topics including
Market Outlook
Patterns in Milk Production Growth
Trends in Dairy Food Consumption
and will also be available to answer questions after his presentation.
Cortland Area Dairy Managers Discussion Group
February 18, 2016
1-3pm
Cortland, NY
Tom Maloney will be leading the discussion regarding employee handbooks and job descriptions. We will have food and refreshments! Feel free to bring someone you think would be a good addition to our group! Please RSVP to Betsy, CCE Dairy Specialist at 607.391.2660 Ext. 415 or email bjh246@cornell.edu. Save the date 3/14 for our future meeting.
March 2016
Winter Dairy Management
March 1, 2016
10-3 pm
Binghamton, NY
2016 Winter Dairy Management will focus around Transition Cows, including Nutrition, Animal Behavior Considerations and Cow-side Care and Decision Making.
Corn & Soybean Update
March 3, 2016
10:00am - 3:00pm
Binghamton, NY
The SCNY Dairy & Field Crops Team and Page Seeds are co-sponsoring this event which will be held on Thursday March 3, 2016 from 10:00am to 3:00pm at CCE Broome County, 840 Upper Front St., Binghamton, NY. Topics will include: Developing Corn Hybrids w/ Performance for the Northeast, Benefits of Inoculants in Forage and Grain Production, Herbicides for Reduced Tillage & Cover Crops and Soybean Update. Cost of the workshop TBA. DEC Credits in Application Register online or call Jen Atkinson at 607.391.2660 Ext. 403 or email jma358@cornell.edu. For questions, call Janice Degni at 607.391.2660 Ext. 414 or email jgd3@cornell.edu.
Cortland Area Dairy Managers Discussion Group
March 17, 2016
1-3pm
Cortland, NY
This is the 3rd meeting for our Discussion Group. Our presenters will be Dan Welch and Kim Fortin from NYFarmNet. They will be discussing Farm Succession and Communication. We will have food and refreshments! Please RSVP to Betsy, CCE Dairy Specialist at 607.391.2660 Ext. 415 or email bjh246@cornell.edu.
Pesticide Applicator Training
March 18, 2016
12:30-3:30pm
Binghamton, NY
Pesticide Applicator Training - CCE Broome County, 840 Upper Front St., Binghamton
- Instruction Class - March 18, 2016 - 12:30-3:30pm
- Exam - April 1, 2016 - 12:30-3:30pm
- Cost - $25/Instruction Class
3 DEC Re-Certification Credits Available
**Manuals available at an additional cost and MUST BE ORDERED BY MARCH 11, 2016 to ensure that they will be received before the class date. Manuals needed: Core Manual and Field and Forage (21).
Order Manuals online at https://store.cornell.edu/c-873-cornell-coop-ext.aspx or call Jen Atkinson at 607.391.2660 Ext. 403 or email jma358@cornell.edu
Contact Janice Degni at 607.391.2660 Ext. 414 or email jgd3@cornell.edu with questions.
Broome-Tioga-Chemung Farmers Discussion Group Meeting
March 23, 2016
1-3 pm
Owego, NY
Pro Dairy's Robert Lynch will be our featured speaker. Please RSVP to Jen Atkinson at 607.391.2660 Ext. 403 or email jma358@cornell.edu. For questions contact Betsy Hicks at 607.391.2660 Ext. 415 or email bjh246@cornell.edu.
Feeder School: Hands-On Training for Feeders on Dairy Farms
March 24, 2016
Registration 10:00am, Program 10:30am-2:30pm
Ithaca, NY
Topics:
Intended Audience: Feeders who are looking for a refresher on some of the basics of feeding management or those who are new to the position.
Cost: $25 per person pre-reg by 3/22, $30 at door
Register online or call Jen Atkinson at 607.391.2660 Ext. 403 or email jma358@cornell.edu. For questions, call Betsy Hicks at 607.391.2660 Ext. 415 or email bjh246@cornell.edu.
- Feeder Basics
- Economic Impacts of Feeding
- Communication of Feed Manager w/ Owner/Herd Manager/Nutritionist
- Dry matter: what it is and why it matters, including Feeder Math
- Feed Bunk scoring - causes of intake fluctuations, adjusting consequent feedings
- Bunk Face maintenance, sampling techniques
- Strategies to minimize shrink, including pre-batching grain
- Feeder Safety
Intended Audience: Feeders who are looking for a refresher on some of the basics of feeding management or those who are new to the position.
Cost: $25 per person pre-reg by 3/22, $30 at door
Register online or call Jen Atkinson at 607.391.2660 Ext. 403 or email jma358@cornell.edu. For questions, call Betsy Hicks at 607.391.2660 Ext. 415 or email bjh246@cornell.edu.
April 2016
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May 2016
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June 2016
Summer Dairy Reproduction Update
June 20, 2016
7-9 pm
Lansing, NY
New research helps dairy producers optimize their reproductive efficiency. Come hear about ways to enhance repro performance, like how to select the ideal waiting period.
July 2016
Organic Dairy & Crop Producer's Discussion Group
July 13, 2016
1-3pm
Groton, NY
Join us for Lunch at noon followed by discussion & farmstead tour from 1:00-3:00 PM
This is an opportunity to get together and talk about the crop season and share successes and challenges in your cropping programs. Ed and Eileen Sheffler will start the discussion with an overview of their dairy farm and supplemental enterprises including an oil press for biodiesel production, grain storage and farm store for farm raised milk, meat, eggs and excess garden produce. They are self sufficient with grains-corn and soybean. We can look at nearby fields. Crop rotation, crop choice, weed control and fertility strategies will be highlighted. Looking forward to seeing you. Come prepared to share your crop production practices.
Please rsvp for planning lunch to Jen at 391-2660 or jma358@cornell.edu
Please call Janice (391-2672) with any questions.
This is an opportunity to get together and talk about the crop season and share successes and challenges in your cropping programs. Ed and Eileen Sheffler will start the discussion with an overview of their dairy farm and supplemental enterprises including an oil press for biodiesel production, grain storage and farm store for farm raised milk, meat, eggs and excess garden produce. They are self sufficient with grains-corn and soybean. We can look at nearby fields. Crop rotation, crop choice, weed control and fertility strategies will be highlighted. Looking forward to seeing you. Come prepared to share your crop production practices.
Please rsvp for planning lunch to Jen at 391-2660 or jma358@cornell.edu
Please call Janice (391-2672) with any questions.
Timely Culling to Increase Profitability
July 14, 2016
7-9 pm
Dryden, NY
Looking for more revenue in this down milk economy? Making sure you're getting the most out of cull cows when you send them to the sale barn can help. We've put together a group of speakers to talk about timely culling for cows, from a local veterinarian's perspective to a state veterinarian's experiences, to the local sale barn manager's knowledge.
Twilight Meeting - Stronghaven Farm LLC
July 19, 2016
6:30-8 pm
Barton, NY
Tour of new calf facility and informal discussion to follow at Strong's Pond, Depew Rd, Barton
The farm's veterinarian, Dr Ben Laudermilk, will be present to speak on changes the farm experienced after moving into the new facility, as well as common calf issues.
August 2016
Twilight Meeting - Glezen Farms LLC
August 2, 2016
7-8:30pm
Lisle, NY
Tour of the freestall facility and informal discussion around cow comfort to follow at the farm.
Three separate NOVUS assessments have been completed on farm, and changes inbetween discussed. Speakers will include: Scott Glezen, owner; Brad Blaisure, Herdsman; and Chelsea Hoover, nutritionist with Shur-Gain.
Pasture Walk & Farm Visit at Pastureland Organic Dairy
August 16, 2016
11:30am - 2:30pm
Manlius, NY
Pete and his son Jeremy will lead us on a tour of the pastures and farmstead. They have practiced intensive grazing since 1987. This year they topdressed pastures and hayfields with gypsum and chicken manure and see a huge benefit.
In 2005, Pete began his transition to organic and began shipping organic milk in May of 2007. The farm is nearly grain self-sufficient. They currently milk 300, grown internally from 60 head in 1987. With the help of Dairy One testing and records, the farm maintains a low somatic cell count and received the Silver Cow Award for keeping SCC under 150,000 for a year. Pete was an early adopter of solar panels to supply the farm and home's electrical needs. The low maintenance panels run along a barn roof.
There will be lots of things to see and hear about on this farm from the cropping program and pasture management, calf care & new barn, breed selection, record keeping and decision making and home built facilities with a flat barn parlor that has a throughput of 100 cows/hr.
In 2005, Pete began his transition to organic and began shipping organic milk in May of 2007. The farm is nearly grain self-sufficient. They currently milk 300, grown internally from 60 head in 1987. With the help of Dairy One testing and records, the farm maintains a low somatic cell count and received the Silver Cow Award for keeping SCC under 150,000 for a year. Pete was an early adopter of solar panels to supply the farm and home's electrical needs. The low maintenance panels run along a barn roof.
There will be lots of things to see and hear about on this farm from the cropping program and pasture management, calf care & new barn, breed selection, record keeping and decision making and home built facilities with a flat barn parlor that has a throughput of 100 cows/hr.
Please rsvp for planning lunch to Jen at 391-2662 or jma358@cornell.edu or register online
Please call Janice (391-2672) with any questions.
Please call Janice (391-2672) with any questions.
Crop Practices that Support Soil Health
August 23, 2016
11:00am - 1:30pm
Ithaca, NY
Aiming to conserve his soil, Jamie Baker has been adding cover crops and no-till into his cropping system. He will share his trials and successes over the last 3 years. Getting the right equipment, properly adjusted has been an important step to his success.
We will explore:
Soil Function,
Soil Biology &
Soil Health
We will share results and interpretations from the Cornell Soil Health Test.
Featuring FIELD DEMONSTRATIONS with the Tools from the NYS SOIL HEALTH TRAILER.
Supported with funding from NYS Dept. of Agriculture and Markets
We will explore:
Soil Function,
Soil Biology &
Soil Health
We will share results and interpretations from the Cornell Soil Health Test.
Featuring FIELD DEMONSTRATIONS with the Tools from the NYS SOIL HEALTH TRAILER.
We will:
The Cornell Soil Health Test?What does it measure and what actions can we take to relieve constraints?
- Measure soil compaction with a penetrometer
- Measure aggregate stability with the rainfall simulator
- Measure available food for microbes with the Active Carbon test
The Cornell Soil Health Test?What does it measure and what actions can we take to relieve constraints?
- Aaron Ristow, Cornell Soil Health Lab will lead a discussion to highlight management strategies for improving soil health based on measured constraints.
Supported with funding from NYS Dept. of Agriculture and Markets
Please rsvp for planning lunch to Jen at 391-2662 or jma358@cornell.edu or register online
Please call Janice (391-2672) with any questions.
Please call Janice (391-2672) with any questions.
September 2016
Corn Silage Harvest Workshop
September 6, 2016
1-3pm
Cortland, NY
Join us on Tuesday, September 6, 2016 from 1-3pm at East River Dairy, 4979 E River Crossing Rd, Cortland, NY for a Corn Silage Harvest Workshop!
Topics Will Include:
Questions to Betsy Hicks at 607.391.2673 or email bjh246@cornell.edu
Topics Will Include:
- Minimizing Shrink
- Maximizing Packing Density
- Proper Processing and Dry Matter
- Getting a Handle on Inventory Early
- Drought Stressed Corn & Nitrate Concerns
- Steve Judd, Cargill Feed & Nutrition
- Kevin Putnam, DuPont Pioneer
- Janice Degni & Betsy Hicks, SCNY Dairy & Field Crops Team
- Light refreshments & drinks will be offered
- Live demonstrations for determining packing weight needed, bunk density, processing
- Updates on current conditions?we may be into chopping!
Questions to Betsy Hicks at 607.391.2673 or email bjh246@cornell.edu
Corn Silage Harvest Workshop
September 7, 2016
1-3pm
Apulia Station, NY
Join us on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 from 1-3pm at Maplelane Manor, 6565 Route 80, Apulia Station, NY 13020 for a Corn Silage Harvest Workshop!
Topics Will Include:
Questions to Betsy Hicks at 607.391.2673 or email bjh246@cornell.edu
Topics Will Include:
- Minimizing Shrink
- Maximizing Packing Density
- Proper Processing and Dry Matter
- Getting a Handle on Inventory Early
- Drought Stressed Corn & Nitrate Concerns
- Steve Judd, Cargill Feed & Nutrition
- Kevin Putnam, DuPont Pioneer
- Janice Degni & Betsy Hicks, SCNY Dairy & Field Crops Team
- Light refreshments & drinks will be offered
- Live demonstrations for determining packing weight needed, bunk density, processing
- Updates on current conditions?we may be into chopping!
Questions to Betsy Hicks at 607.391.2673 or email bjh246@cornell.edu
October 2016
Winter Calf Care Webinar
October 26, 2016
12:30-1:15 pm
Calves need extra care when the weather turns cold. We'll talk about:
Cold weather nutritional needs.
How to keep calves fed and growing.
Health concerns when the temperature drops
Keeping them clean and dry at calving and beyond.
Registration is not required.
Click here Dairy Webinars or copy the following link into your browser
http://prodairy.cals.cornell.edu/production-management/dairy-webinars
Dr. Jerrry Bertoldo DVM Northwest NY Dairy Specialist
Kathy Barrett, Cornell ProDairy Program.
Cold weather nutritional needs.
How to keep calves fed and growing.
Health concerns when the temperature drops
Keeping them clean and dry at calving and beyond.
Registration is not required.
Click here Dairy Webinars or copy the following link into your browser
http://prodairy.cals.cornell.edu/production-management/dairy-webinars
Dr. Jerrry Bertoldo DVM Northwest NY Dairy Specialist
Kathy Barrett, Cornell ProDairy Program.
November 2016
Calf Management Workshops- Session I
November 9 - November 16, 2016
9:30 Registration, Program 10 am - 3 pm
The SCNY Dairy & Field Crops Team, in conjunction with the CNY Dairy & Field Crops Team, CCE Madison County and Cornell University's Pro-Dairy Program is putting on a 2-day calf workshop, offered in two different sessions later this fall. The workshops will have a classroom component in the morning and a hands-on portion in the afternoon.
Calf Management Workshops- Session II
November 10 - November 17, 2016
9:30 Registration, Program 10 am - 3 pm
The SCNY Dairy & Field Crops Team, in conjunction with the CNY Dairy & Field Crops Team, CCE Madison County and Cornell University's Pro-Dairy Program is putting on a 2-day calf workshop, offered in two different sessions later this fall. The workshops will have a classroom component in the morning and a hands-on portion in the afternoon.
2016 Feed Dealers Seminar
November 17, 2016
6-9pm
Cortland, NY
The Feed Dealer Seminars are specifically targeted for nutritionists, veterinarians, crop and management consultants, extension educators, and dairy producers with specific interest in nutrition-oriented topics. They are designed to blend the latest concepts in feeding and other management aspects of dairies with field level application. They have been conducted annually as a road show with multiple sites in New York for many years with an additional Vermont location held during the past several years in collaboration with the Northeast Agribusiness and Feed Alliance.
SPEAKERS
• Tom Overton, Ph.D., Professor of Dairy Management and Director, PRO-DAIRY program, Cornell University
• Joe Lawrence, M.S., Dairy Forage Systems Specialist, PRO-DAIRY program, Cornell University
TOPICS
• Forage quality and digestibility - What we can and can't influence in the field
• Feeding strategies based upon forage quality and availability
• Cornell Corn Silage Hybrid Trials - A new look
• Agronomic and feeding strategies for winter forage crop
SPEAKERS
• Tom Overton, Ph.D., Professor of Dairy Management and Director, PRO-DAIRY program, Cornell University
• Joe Lawrence, M.S., Dairy Forage Systems Specialist, PRO-DAIRY program, Cornell University
TOPICS
• Forage quality and digestibility - What we can and can't influence in the field
• Feeding strategies based upon forage quality and availability
• Cornell Corn Silage Hybrid Trials - A new look
• Agronomic and feeding strategies for winter forage crop
Registration begins at 5:30pm, buffet dinner at 6pm with program concluding at 9pm. Registration is $35. Please pre-register by November 10th.
Register on-line or by calling Jen Atkinson at 607.391.2662 or email jma358@cornell.edu. Contact Betsy Hicks at 607.391.2673 with any questions.
December 2016
Winter Crop Meeting 2017
December 19, 2016
9 am trade show. Program 10:15-3:15
Ithaca, NY
This year's program features:
Who Put Those Genes in My Food? Facts and Myths about Genetically Engineered. Margaret Smith, Plant Breeding, Cornell
An Agronomy Buffet. Lessons from the Drought, Low Lignin Alfalfa, Nitrogen Trials in Corn, Herbicide Resistant Marestail, and Dicamba tolerant soybeans, Donald Specker, Agronomist, Pioneeer
Cornell University Corn Silage Trial Results & Decoding the Alphabet Soup of Corn Silage Traits. Joe Lawrence, Forage Specialist, PRODAIRY
Cover Crops: How? When? Why? Adam Robertson, Seedway
Recommendations & Pending Regulations for Winter Manure Spreading. Karl Czymmek, Nutrient Management Specialist, PRODAIRY
Dairy
Livestock
Grazing
Forages
Grains
Announcements
USDA Contract Freezes and Terminations: Legal Action Steps for Farmers
For Farmers with Signed EQIP and CSP ContractsThis 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.
ON FARM RESEARCH TRIALS 2025: Value of Manure & Power of Manure
Manure has all seventeen essential plant nutrients and can increase yield beyond what can be obtained with fertilizer only. In this project, Value of Manure, we evaluate the nitrogen fertilizer replacement value (how much N can we credit to manure?) and yield differences as a result of manure application.Complete Project Details: https://nydairyadmin.cce.cornell.edu/uploads/doc_1125.pdf
Manure history and field management (cover crops, crop rotation, etc.) impact soil nitrogen (N)- supplying capacity. In the project, Power of Manure, we evaluate the N supply, soil microbial biomass, and crop N uptake efficiency as a result of different manure histories, field agronomic management, and soil types.
Complete Project Details: https://nydairyadmin.cce.cornell.edu/uploads/doc_1126.pdf
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
For more information and the NYSERDA Agriculture Energy Audit Program Application click here