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January 2024

Whole-Farm Webinar Series

January 9, 2024
January 16, 2024
January 23, 2024
January 30, 2024
February 6, 2024
February 13, 2024
February 20, 2024
February 27, 2024
March 5, 2024
March 12, 2024

12pm - 1pm
Online Webinar

Whole-Farm Webinar Series

Join us for this series on enhancing farm efficiency. Explore innovative practices and cutting-edge technologies to optimize feeding and management.

To register: https://cals.cornell.edu/whole...

Winter Crop Meeting 2024 - Dryden Event

Event Offers DEC Credits

January 19, 2024 : Winter Crop Meeting 2023 - Dryden Event
9:15am - 3:00 pm
Dryden VFW
Dryden, NY

Winter Crop Meeting 2024 - Dryden Event

Attend this year's Winter Crop Meeting 2024 at the Dryden VFW
Speakers will be covering the following topics:

  • Agriculture and Weather Extremes: How Can We Adapt? How do we work with Public Policy?
  • Current and Emerging Manure Treatments that Impact Manure Nutrient Composition.
  • Weed Management Updates: Herbicide Resistant Weeds and Programs to Control Them.
  • Dairy Sustainability Updates: How & Why Should We Assess a Dairy Carbon Footprint? On Farm Research to Support Sustainability. 


  • February 2024

    NYCO Winter Farmer Meetings

    February 13, 2024
    10 am - 2:pm
    Jordan Hall; Cornell Agritech
    Geneva, NY

    NYCO Winter Farmer Meetings

    Reducing tillage with cover crops: research updates and farmer-led innovation with Martens Farms and Oecsher Farms

    Farmer Panel: Interseeding cover crops

    Free to Attend: Dish to Pass Lunch



    March 2024

    Northeast Dairy Management Conference

    March 6 - March 7, 2024
    Varies each day
    Doubletree by Hilton
    East Syracuse, NY

    Northeast Dairy Management Conference

    The upcoming conference will center around the theme of Embracing Opportunities for a Viable Future. The sessions will be focused on strategies that can be utilized to initiate progress, invoke enthusiasm, and develop new leadership strategies to tackle challenges and capitalize on opportunities. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn from experts in their respective fields, network with peers, and gain valuable insights into the latest topics and developments in the dairy industry. The conference will provide a platform for attendees to share their experiences, exchange ideas, and collaborate on innovative solutions to the challenges that lie ahead.

    2024 Spring Safety Meeting with Dairy Support Services

    March 8, 2024
    9:00 am - 3:00 pm
    CNY Farm Supply
    Cortland, NY

    This meeting is targeted at both experienced and new farm workers who are operating trucks and ag equipment while applying manure and harvesting crops. 

    Hands-on Animal Care Dairy Training Program - Broome County

    March 13, 2024
    10 am - 3 pm
    Broome County: Glezen Farms
    Lisle, NY

    Hands-on Animal Care Dairy Training Program - Broome County

    Cornell Cooperative Extension and Cornell PRO-DAIRY are excited to offer a sponsorship opportunity for our upcoming Hands-On Animal Care Dairy Training Program. This one-day program will be offered in four different regions across the state, in up to 8 separate locations on different dates. Topics covered will include stockmanship, calf care, non-ambulatory animals, euthanasia, and fitness for transport. Offered in both Spanish and English. Limited to 32 total people per site.


     

    Hands-on Animal Care Dairy Training Program - Cayuyga County

    March 14, 2024
    10 am - 3 pm
    Cayuga County: Green Hill Dairy
    Scipio Center, NY

    Hands-on Animal Care Dairy Training Program - Cayuyga County

    Cornell Cooperative Extension and Cornell PRO-DAIRY are excited to offer a sponsorship opportunity for our upcoming Hands-On Animal Care Dairy Training Program. This one-day program will be offered in four different regions across the state, in up to 8 separate locations on different dates. Topics covered will include stockmanship, calf care, non-ambulatory animals, euthanasia, and fitness for transport. Offered in both Spanish and English. Limited to 32 total people per site.


     

    Manure Storage Cover and Flare Farm Tour

    March 28, 2024
    1 pm - 3 pm
    Fessenden Dairy
    King Ferry, NY

    Manure Storage Cover and Flare Farm Tour

    See different covered storage designs. 

    Speak with an experienced farm operator. 

    Discuss design changes, performance, maintenance, cost, and funding opportunities



    April 2024

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    May 2024

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    June 2024

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    July 2024

    North American Manure Expo

    July 17 - July 18, 2024 : North American Manure Expo
    Auburn, NY

    Save the Date for the North American Manure Expo

    Professionalism in Nutrient Management - www.manureexpo.com


    Sundaes on the Farm

    July 21, 2024
    Noon - 3pm
    Frisbie Bros Farm
    Spencer, NY

    Sundaes on the Farm

    Learn about Tioga County Agriculture! IFree Admission! Enjoy Ice Cream, Animals and Farm Tours, Kid's Activities, Food, Live Music, and Farm Vendors. 



    August 2024

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    September 2024

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    October 2024

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    November 2024

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    December 2024

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    Upcoming Events

    North American Manure Expo

    July 17 - July 18, 2024 : North American Manure Expo
    Auburn, NY

    Save the Date for the North American Manure Expo

    Professionalism in Nutrient Management - www.manureexpo.com


    View North American Manure Expo Details

    Sundaes on the Farm

    July 21, 2024
    Spencer, NY

    Learn about Tioga County Agriculture! IFree Admission! Enjoy Ice Cream, Animals and Farm Tours, Kid's Activities, Food, Live Music, and Farm Vendors. 

    View Sundaes on the Farm Details

    Announcements

    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

    https://soundcloud.com/user-301921459-118136586/welcome-to-cornell-convos

    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



    Dairy Acceleration Program Funds Available

    Funds available for the
    • organization of financial records/benchmarking up to $1,000
    • continued business planning (for farms awarded in a previous year) up to $2,500
    • business planning up to $5,000
    Guidelines remain the same DAP covers 80% of the cost up to the value of the award and the farm is responsible for 20%.  Visit https://prodairy.cals.cornell.edu/dairy-acceleration/

    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!

    http://www.nationaldairyfarm.com/drug-residue-manual


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    ProDairy Forage Management

    Are you prepared to change your routine this spring?

    By: Joe Lawrence, Cornell CALS PRO-DAIRY and Ron Kuck, Cornell Cooperative Extension North Country Regional Ag Team


    While spring tasks vary by farm, there are many "rites of spring," and they are often completed in a fairly rigid sequence. Depending on the farm, these often include fixing fence, spreading manure, planting new seedings, planting corn and harvesting first cutting, and are often performed in this order.

    We are optimistic that the upcoming turn in weather will allow these task to be accomplished in a timely manner, but at this point it is time to ask yourself: Are you willing to change your spring routine?

    In addition to adverse weather it is no secret that everyone is facing extremely tight economic times, and dealing with forage inventories of poor digestibility forages from 2017. This combination of factors makes it more critical than ever to be ready to tackle the task that will have the most impact on your business at the proper time.

    Recent reference articles on dealing with tough times:
    • Key Opportunities to Optimize 2018 Crop Production Efficiency
    • Resources for Dealing with Spring Weather Delays
    First Cutting
    The number one focus should be on timely harvest of first cutting.
    • Park the corn planter when a field of first cutting is ready for harvest.
    o Monitoring 1st cut harvest timing
    • Approach harvest by the acre, not by the field. Be ready to skip over a field that has passed its optimum harvest stage.
    o Dynamic Harvest Schedules
    • Strategically plan feed storage to best utilize forage inventories for the right group of animals.
    o Strategic Forage Storage Planning
    o When More is Better
    Corn Planting
    The window for planting for silage is generally wider than for grain, which is why first cutting can and should take priority over corn planting. However, in the event of extreme delays in planting corn, performance will diminish with late plantings. If corn planting progresses into late May or early June, begin to consider alternative options for those acres. Previous research from Cornell and Penn State suggest a 0.5 to 1 ton/acre per week decline in silage yield for planting after mid to late May.

    Multi-Tasking
    First and foremost during a time of year that can be very busy and stressful, taking every precaution to keep your team safe is critical.

    The idea of fitting all of this work into a condensed time period, and still getting key tasks completed before critical deadlines can seem impossible, but year after year many find unique ways to get it all done. Consider working with neighbors, custom operators or renting equipment to accomplish these key tasks on time.

    If you currently utilize custom operators, now is a good time to set up a time to meet with them and make sure you are on the same page to get tasks accomplished in the time-frame needed. Make sure that your expectations and goals are clearly defined. They will also be under stress to fit their work into a condensed period and meet their customers' expectations, so defining expectations and pre-planning how to most efficiently get the work accomplished when the custom operator arrives can go a long way to increase the chances for success.



    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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