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earlier monthsApril 2025
CNYDFC Listed Event
Parasite Fecal Analysis 2025 Roadshow
March 31 - April 1, 2025April 7 - April 8, 2025
9am - 1pm
Varies
We are coming to a lab near you! Four locations to choose from!
NWNYTeam Listed Event
Science-Based Strategies for Equine Pasture Management in the Northeast Series
April 2, 2025 : Session Three: Grazing Management Strategies & Weed & Pest Management
6pm - 7:30pm
ZOOM
SWNYDLFC Listed Event
2025 NYSDEC How to Get Certified Course
April 2, 2025
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Cornell Lake Erie Research & Extension Labratory
Portland, NY
NYSDEC training course in preparation to take the pesticide applicator exam
CNYDFC Listed Event
Workshop: Develop a Plan to Reach Your Farm’s Dairy Cow Replacement Needs
April 7, 2025
10am - 1pm
Meadow Acre Farm
Guilford, NY
NWNYTeam Listed Event
Science-Based Strategies for Equine Pasture Management in the Northeast Series
April 16, 2025 : Session Four: Manure & Nutrient Cycling & Seasonal & Long-Term Pasture Maintenance
6pm - 7:30pm
ZOOM
SWNYDLFC Listed Event
Cover Crop & Soil Health Field Day
April 24, 2025
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Thompson Research Farm
Freeville, NY
Join us for a field day featuring cutting edge cover crop and soil health research and resources.
CNYDFC Listed Event
Cover Crop & Soil Health Field Day
April 24, 2025
2pm - 5pm
Thompson Research Farm
Freeville, NY
Join for a field day featuring cutting edge cover crop and soil health research and resources
NWNYTeam Listed Event
Cornell Cow Convos Podcast- Episode 22 Release
April 24, 2025
https://soundcloud.com/user-301921459-118136586/sets/cornell-dairy-convos
Cornell Cow Convos-Episode 22
https://soundcloud.com/user-301921459-118136586/sets/cornell-dairy-convos
NWNYTeam Listed Event
Beef and Dairy Bovine Reproduction and Artificial Insemination Training Course
April 25 - April 26, 2025
9:30am-3:30pm
Mulligan Farm
Avon, NY
Join us for a two-day workshop with hands-on training that will be offered in English only in cooperation with Javier Cheang, Genex. Space is limited, register today!
CNYDFC Listed Event
Spring Beef Cattle Weighing
April 29, 2025 : Spring Beef Cattle Weighing - April 29
8am - 3pm
Your Farm
CNYDFC Listed Event
Spring Beef Cattle Weighing
April 30, 2025 : Spring Beef Cattle Weighing - April 30
8am - 3pm
Your Farm
NWNYTeam Listed Event
Science-Based Strategies for Equine Pasture Management in the Northeast Series
April 30, 2025 : Session Five: Real-World Applications & Expert Insights & Conclusion & Actionable Steps
6pm - 7:30pm
ZOOM
May 2025
CNYDFC Listed Event
Spring Beef Cattle Weighing
May 1, 2025 : Spring Beef Cattle Weighing - May 1
8am - 3pm
Your Farm
CNYDFC Listed Event
Spring Beef Cattle Weighing
May 2, 2025 : Spring Beef Cattle Weighing - May 2
8am - 3pm
Your Farm
CNYDFC Listed Event
Spring Beef Cattle Weighing
May 5, 2025 : Spring Beef Cattle Weighing - May 5
8am - 3pm
Your Farm
CNYDFC Listed Event
Intro to Swine Production
May 8, 2025 : Intro to Swine Production - Ballston Spa
5pm - 7pm
CCE Saratoga County
Ballston Spa, NY
CNYDFC Listed Event
Intro to Swine Production
May 15, 2025 : Intro to Swine Production - Herkimer
5pm - 7pm
CCE Herkimer County
Herkimer, NY
Limited attendance for this location.
June 2025
No Events Scheduled at this Time
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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