Events - month view

January 2016
Keepin' Em Comfy
January 11, 2016
Registration 10 am; Program 10:30-2:30 pm
Ithaca, NY
Manure Storage Workshop
January 12, 2016
9:15am - 3:15pm
Cuyler, NY
- 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.
Animal Well-Being: Session 1
January 13, 2016
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Internet broadcasting and webinar technology will make the programs possible in Canandaigua, Albion and Warsaw.
Corn Congress - Batavia Location

January 13, 2016
8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Batavia, NY

NOTE: Registration starts at 8:30 a.m., Program starts at: 10:00 a.m.
Corn Congress - Waterloo Location

January 14, 2016
8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Waterloo, NY

2016 National Safe Tractor & Machinery Operation Program
January 16 - March 26, 2016
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Animal Well-Being: Session 2
January 20, 2016
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Internet broadcasting and webinar technology will make the programs possible in Canandaigua, Albion and Warsaw.
Cortland Area Dairy Managers Discussion Group
January 21, 2016
1-3pm
Cortland, NY
2016 Field Crop Pest Management Meeting - Cobleskill Location

January 22, 2016
1pm-3pm
Cobleskill, NY
2016 Field Crop Pest Management Meeting - Norwich Location

January 25, 2016
1pm-3pm
Norwich, NY
2016 Field Crop Pest Management Meeting - Ballston Spa Location

January 26, 2016
1pm-3pm
Ballston Spa, NY
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
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 Field Crop Pest Management Meeting - Herkimer County, Mohawk Location

January 27, 2016
1pm-3pm
Mohawk, NY
2016 Field Crop Pest Management Meeting - Cooperstown Location

January 28, 2016
1pm-3pm
Cooperstown, NY
2016 Field Crop Pest Management Meeting - Fonda Location

January 29, 2016
1pm-3pm
Fonda, NY
2016 Winter Crop Meeting

January 29, 2016
9:30am - 3:00pm
Ithaca, NY
2016 Winter Crop Meeting

January 29, 2016
9:30am - 3:00pm
Ithaca, NY
February 2016
Soybean/Small Grains Congress - Batavia Location

February 3, 2016
8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Batavia, NY

NOTE: Registration starts at 8:30 a.m., Program starts at: 10:00 a.m.
Soybean/Small Grains Congress - Waterloo Location

February 4, 2016
8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Waterloo, NY

NOTE: Registration starts at 8:30 a.m., Program starts at: 10:00 a.m.
2016 Corn Day

February 9, 2016
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Cooperstown, NY
2016 Winter Dairy Management ~ Ballston Spa
February 16, 2016
10:00am-3:00pm
Ballston Spa, NY
Organic Dairy & Crop Producer's Discussion Group Meeting
February 16, 2016
11:00am - 2:30pm
McLean, NY
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.
Broome-Tioga-Chemung Farmers Discussion Group Meeting
February 17, 2016
1-3 pm
Owego, NY
Antibiotic Stewardship - Reducing the Risks of Residue on the Dairy, Session 1
February 17, 2016
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

The objective of the Food Armor program is to identify potential hazards and to identify critical control points to limit them.
Internet broadcasting and webinar technology will link meeting sites across WNY. Cornell Cooperative Extension offices in Canandaigua, Albion, and Warsaw.
Cortland Area Dairy Managers Discussion Group
February 18, 2016
1-3pm
Cortland, NY
2016 Milk Outlook: How Things are Flowing ~ CCE Chenango
February 18, 2016
6-8:30 pm
Norwich, NY
2016 Milk Outlook: How Things are Flowing ~ CCE Herkimer
February 18, 2016
6-8:30 pm
Herkimer, NY
2016 Milk Outlook: How Things are Flowing ~ CCE Otsego
February 18, 2016
6-8:30 pm
Cooperstown, NY
2016 Milk Outlook: How Things are Flowing ~ CCE Saratoga
February 18, 2016
6-8:30 pm
Ballston Spa, NY
2016 Milk Outlook: How Things are Flowing ~ CCE Schoharie
February 18, 2016
6-8:30 pm
Cobleskill, NY
Livestock Marketing Discussion: Identifying Your Customer
February 18, 2016
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Canandaigua, NY

2016 Milk Outlook: How Things Are Flowing
February 18, 2016
Registration 6 pm, Program 6:30-8pm
Cortland, NY
Antibiotic Stewardship - Reducing the Risks of Residue on the Dairy, Session 2
February 24, 2016
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Internet broadcasting and webinar technology will link meeting sites across WNY. Cornell Cooperative Extension offices in Canandaigua, Albion, and Warsaw.
Precision Ag Decision-Making Program
February 25, 2016
2:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Syracuse, NY
March 2016
Winter Dairy Management
March 1, 2016
10-3 pm
Binghamton, NY
2016 Winter Dairy Management ~ Binghamton
March 1, 2016
10:00am-3:00pm
Binghamton, NY
Hay Crop School ~ Mohawk
March 1 - March 8, 2016
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Mohawk, NY
Winter Dairy Management - Transition Cows: How to get Fresh Cows off to a Great Start
March 2, 2016
10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Batavia, NY

Hay Crop School ~ Ballston Spa
March 2 - March 9, 2016
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Ballston Spa, NY
Corn & Soybean Update
March 3, 2016
10:00am - 3:00pm
Binghamton, NY
Hay Crop School ~ Cobleskill
March 3 - March 10, 2016
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Cobleskill, NY
2016 Winter Dairy Management ~ Morrisville
March 4, 2016
10:00am-3:00pm
Morrisville, NY
Pork Producer Informational Meeting
March 4, 2016
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Canandaigua, NY

Producing Quality Beef: Adding Value to Feeder Cattle
March 10, 2016
5:30 p.m.
Portageville, NY

2016 Dairy Day
March 15, 2016
10:00am-3:15pm
Cooperstown, NY
Cortland Area Dairy Managers Discussion Group
March 17, 2016
1-3pm
Cortland, NY
Pesticide Applicator Training

March 18, 2016
12:30-3:30pm
Binghamton, NY
- Instruction Class - March 18, 2016 - 12:30-3:30pm
- Exam - April 1, 2016 - 12:30-3:30pm
- Cost - $25/Instruction Class
**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).
Broome-Tioga-Chemung Farmers Discussion Group Meeting
March 23, 2016
1-3 pm
Owego, NY
Feeder School: Hands-On Training for Feeders on Dairy Farms
March 24, 2016
Registration 10:00am, Program 10:30am-2:30pm
Ithaca, NY
- 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.
Upcoming Events
Spanish Dairy Webinar Series
September 3, 2025
September 10, 2025
September 17, 2025
September 24, 2025
October 1, 2025
October 8, 2025
October 15, 2025
October 22, 2025
October 29, 2025
November 5, 2025
Daniela Gonzalez Carranza is happy to announce a collaboration with the University of Wisconsin-Madison for a dairy webinar series only in Spanish.
Automated Health Monitoring Systems for Dairy Workshop
October 24, 2025
Harford, NY
Presentation by Dr Julio Giordano, Cornell University
Learn about practical application for several types of Automated Health Monitoring Systems, including
SCR collars, Smaxtec boluses, Afi collars, Cattle Eye, Cainthu and more
- Review of live CURC dairy farm data
- See cow alerts on the computer, and
- Assess health of the cow being alerted in the barn
Get your monitoring system questions answered by Dr Giordano!
** This workshop is also available in Spanish!! Please indicate in the registration if you'll want to attend the Spanish session! **
This workshop is open to all dairy farmers, those that have monitoring systems or those thinking about adapting a new system. The workshop is free to attend, but registration is REQUIRED. Lunch is provided at no charge!
Dairy Systems & Technology Showcase - Cayuga County Tours
October 29, 2025 : Fall Farm Tour - Cayuga County
- Guided facility walk through of new dairy systems and technologies on farms across NYS led by CCE Dairy Specialists, PRO-DAIRY, and other industry experts.
- Intended audience: Dairy farmers and industry partners.
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
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
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
- 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.For more information and the NYSERDA Agriculture Energy Audit Program Application click here