Events - month view
earlier monthsDecember 2015
Cornell Hops Conference & NeHA Annual Meeting
December 5, 2015
8:00am - 5:00pm
Morrisville, NY
Network with brewers, educators, hop growers, and prospective hop growers and learn the latest research at this annual conference and trade show. Register by November 23, 2015 at https://events.cornell.edu/event/cornell_hops_conference. For more information about the conference contact: Steve Miller at 315-684-3001 Ext. 127 or sgm6@cornell.edu or Sarah Ficken at 315-684-3001 Ext. 108 or sjs299@cornell.edu
Raising Your Bull Calves Can Add To Your Dairy Farm Profitability
December 7, 2015
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Albion, NY
If you are thinking about adding a new profitable enterprise to your dairy or beef operation, dairy beef production could be a natural fit.
Raising Your Bull Calves Can Add to Your Dairy Farm Profitability
December 7 - December 8, 2015
10am-2pm
If you are thinking about adding a new profitable enterprise to your dairy operation, dairy-beef production could be a natural fit.
Winter Dairy Management
December 9, 2015
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.
Tile Drainage Workshop
December 9, 2015
9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Sangerfield, NY
Tile drainage can improve the productivity and profitability of fields but needs to be done correctly and with minimal environmental impact. This workshop looks to increase the chance for success when installing and maintaining tile drainage while remaining within conservation compliance standards.
Calf & Heifer Congress - 2015 "Manage What Matters"
December 15 - December 16, 2015
Tuesday 12:30 - 9:00 pm, Wednesday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
East Syracuse, NY
The program will cover topics pertinent to replacement heifer management from birth to calving. An excellent slate of speakers and outstanding dairy producers will deliver practical information of interest to dairy producers, industry, extension personnel and college staff alike.
4th Annual Grain Marketing Meeting
December 17, 2015
6pm - 9pm
Homer, NY
Join us for the 4th Annual Grain Marketing Meeting - Thursday, December 17, 2015 from 6-9pm at Hobeau's Fireside Grill, 110 Route 281, Homer, NY 13077 with dinner, "Dutch Treat"
What can we do better in 2016? What's on the horizon?
How well did your marketing plan work for you in 2015?
Featured Topics:
• Marketing Outlook presented by Lansing Trade Group LLC , Grain Brokers
• Crop Budgets? What's in the Money?
• Corn and Beans- Production Challenges? High Yielding Varieties!
• Are Their Viable Crop Alternatives????
• How well did the implementation of your marketing plan go?
• Crop Insurance? Is it a good risk management tool for your business?
To pre-register (helpful for planning dinner) or more information call Janice at 607.391.2672 or email jgd3@cornell.edu
What can we do better in 2016? What's on the horizon?
How well did your marketing plan work for you in 2015?
Featured Topics:
• Marketing Outlook presented by Lansing Trade Group LLC , Grain Brokers
• Crop Budgets? What's in the Money?
• Corn and Beans- Production Challenges? High Yielding Varieties!
• Are Their Viable Crop Alternatives????
• How well did the implementation of your marketing plan go?
• Crop Insurance? Is it a good risk management tool for your business?
To pre-register (helpful for planning dinner) or more information call Janice at 607.391.2672 or email jgd3@cornell.edu
Grain Marketing Meeting for Sponsorship
December 17, 2015
6pm - 9pm
Homer, NY
Join us for the 4th Annual Grain Marketing Meeting - Thursday, December 17, 2015 from 6-9pm at Hobeau's Fireside Grill, 110 Route 281, Homer, NY 13077 with dinner, "Dutch Treat"
What can we do better in 2016? What's on the horizon?
How well did your marketing plan work for you in 2015?
Featured Topics:
• Marketing Outlook presented by Lansing Trade Group LLC , Grain Brokers
• Crop Budgets? What's in the Money?
• Corn and Beans- Production Challenges? High Yielding Varieties!
• Are Their Viable Crop Alternatives????
• How well did the implementation of your marketing plan go?
• Crop Insurance? Is it a good risk management tool for your business?
To pre-register (helpful for planning dinner) or more information call Janice at 607.391.2672 or email jgd3@cornell.edu
What can we do better in 2016? What's on the horizon?
How well did your marketing plan work for you in 2015?
Featured Topics:
• Marketing Outlook presented by Lansing Trade Group LLC , Grain Brokers
• Crop Budgets? What's in the Money?
• Corn and Beans- Production Challenges? High Yielding Varieties!
• Are Their Viable Crop Alternatives????
• How well did the implementation of your marketing plan go?
• Crop Insurance? Is it a good risk management tool for your business?
To pre-register (helpful for planning dinner) or more information call Janice at 607.391.2672 or email jgd3@cornell.edu
MeatSuite Workshop - Niagara Location
December 17, 2015
7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Lockport, NY
Three counties are teaming up to host workshops to help explain MeatSuite.com. An overview of the website, along with meat cutout/yields and how to develop your farm's profile.
MeatSuite Workshop - Ontario Location
December 17, 2015
7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Canandaigua, NY
Three counties are teaming up to host workshops to help explain MeatSuite.com. An overview of the website, along with meat cutout/yields and how to develop your farm's profile.
MeatSuite Workshop - Wyoming Location
December 17, 2015
7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Warsaw, NY
Three counties are teaming up to host workshops to help explain MeatSuite.com. An overview of the website, along with meat cutout/yields and how to develop your farm's profile.
Cover Crop Workshop: Succeeding in Western New York Climate
December 22, 2015
9:00 a.m. - Noon
Elba, NY
Farmers know that good soil health is increasingly important for weathering the rainfall and temperature extremes in our changing climate. They know that cover crops are important for good soil health but they aren't always able to get them established.This free event is sponsored by the newly formed Western New York Soil Health Alliance, a farmer-to-farmer network.
January 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.
Animal Well-Being: Session 1
January 13, 2016
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Webinar on cattle housing and handling, cow comfort, animal welfare and communicating positive messages about cattle welfare.
Internet broadcasting and webinar technology will make the programs possible in Canandaigua, Albion and Warsaw.
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
The Corn Congresses are right around the corner!
NOTE: Registration starts at 8:30 a.m., Program starts at: 10:00 a.m.
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
The Corn Congresses are right around the corner!
NOTE: Registration starts at 8:30 a.m., Program starts at: 10:00 a.m.
2016 National Safe Tractor & Machinery Operation Program
January 16 - March 26, 2016
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
This course will qualify youth ages 14 & 15 years of age to be certified to operate farm equipment for hire. The course is scheduled to run Saturdays, beginning in January 2016 and running through March 2016.
Animal Well-Being: Session 2
January 20, 2016
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Webinar on cattle housing and handling, cow comfort, animal welfare and communicating positive messages about cattle welfare.
Internet broadcasting and webinar technology will make the programs possible in Canandaigua, Albion and Warsaw.
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
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.
2016 Field Crop Pest Management Meeting - Cobleskill Location
January 22, 2016
1pm-3pm
Cobleskill, NY
The CNY Dairy and Field Crops Team is holding a series of Field Crop Pest Management Meetings from January 22 thru 29.
2016 Field Crop Pest Management Meeting - Norwich Location
January 25, 2016
1pm-3pm
Norwich, NY
The CNY Dairy and Field Crops Team is holding a series of Field Crop Pest Management Meetings from January 22 thru 29.
2016 Field Crop Pest Management Meeting - Ballston Spa Location
January 26, 2016
1pm-3pm
Ballston Spa, NY
The CNY Dairy and Field Crops Team is holding a series of Field Crop Pest Management Meetings from January 22 thru 29.
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 Field Crop Pest Management Meeting - Herkimer County, Mohawk Location
January 27, 2016
1pm-3pm
Mohawk, NY
The CNY Dairy and Field Crops Team is holding a series of Field Crop Pest Management Meetings from January 22 thru 29.
2016 Field Crop Pest Management Meeting - Cooperstown Location
January 28, 2016
1pm-3pm
Cooperstown, NY
The CNY Dairy and Field Crops Team is holding a series of Field Crop Pest Management Meetings from January 22 thru 29.
2016 Field Crop Pest Management Meeting - Fonda Location
January 29, 2016
1pm-3pm
Fonda, NY
The CNY Dairy and Field Crops Team is holding a series of Field Crop Pest Management Meetings from January 22 thru 29.
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
Soybean/Small Grains Congress - Batavia Location
February 3, 2016
8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Batavia, NY
The Soybean/Small Grains Congresses are right around the corner!
NOTE: Registration starts at 8:30 a.m., Program starts at: 10:00 a.m.
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
The Soybean/Small Grains Congresses are right around the corner!
NOTE: Registration starts at 8:30 a.m., Program starts at: 10:00 a.m.
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
Transition Cows: How to get Fresh Cows off to a Great Start
2016 Winter Dairy Management will focus around Transition Cows, including Nutrition, Animal Behavior and Environmental Considerations and Cow-side Care and Decision Making
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.
Antibiotic Stewardship - Reducing the Risks of Residue on the Dairy, Session 1
February 17, 2016
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Session 1: The Food Armor Program
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.
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
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.
2016 Milk Outlook: How Things are Flowing ~ CCE Chenango
February 18, 2016
6-8:30 pm
Norwich, NY
Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) will be hosting a WebEx seminar on Thursday, February 18, 6-8:30 pm titled: 2016 Milk Outlook: How Things are Flowing, with guest speaker Andy Novakavic, E.V. Baker Professor of Agricultural Economics, Cornell University.
2016 Milk Outlook: How Things are Flowing ~ CCE Herkimer
February 18, 2016
6-8:30 pm
Herkimer, NY
Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) will be hosting a WebEx seminar on Thursday, February 18, 6-8:30 pm titled: 2016 Milk Outlook: How Things are Flowing, with guest speaker Andy Novakavic, E.V. Baker Professor of Agricultural Economics, Cornell University.
2016 Milk Outlook: How Things are Flowing ~ CCE Otsego
February 18, 2016
6-8:30 pm
Cooperstown, NY
Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) will be hosting a WebEx seminar on Thursday, February 18, 6-8:30 pm titled: 2016 Milk Outlook: How Things are Flowing, with guest speaker Andy Novakavic, E.V. Baker Professor of Agricultural Economics, Cornell University.
2016 Milk Outlook: How Things are Flowing ~ CCE Saratoga
February 18, 2016
6-8:30 pm
Ballston Spa, NY
Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) will be hosting a WebEx seminar on Thursday, February 18, 6-8:30 pm titled: 2016 Milk Outlook: How Things are Flowing, with guest speaker Andy Novakavic, E.V. Baker Professor of Agricultural Economics, Cornell University.
2016 Milk Outlook: How Things are Flowing ~ CCE Schoharie
February 18, 2016
6-8:30 pm
Cobleskill, NY
Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) will be hosting a WebEx seminar on Thursday, February 18, 6-8:30 pm titled: 2016 Milk Outlook: How Things are Flowing, with guest speaker Andy Novakavic, E.V. Baker Professor of Agricultural Economics, Cornell University.
Livestock Marketing Discussion: Identifying Your Customer
February 18, 2016
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Canandaigua, NY
The Finger Lakes is home to many livestock operations that serve a wide range of customers locally. Livestock producers interested in learning how to better identify customers are invited to attend Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) of Ontario County's workshop.
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.
Antibiotic Stewardship - Reducing the Risks of Residue on the Dairy, Session 2
February 24, 2016
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Statewide and regional experts will detail regulatory guidelines for antibiotic use, the new Veterinary Feed Directive, residue scenarios, bob calf challenges, microbial resistance and antibiotic risk assessment on February 24.
Internet broadcasting and webinar technology will link meeting sites across WNY. Cornell Cooperative Extension offices in Canandaigua, Albion, and Warsaw.
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
Really want to harness precision ag technology for profit? Then don't miss the "Precision Ag: Decision-making for a profitable future" program. That's the theme driving a fast-moving afternoon seminar on Thursday, February 25, at the 2016 New York Farm Show.
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Upcoming Events
The first ever Bale Grazing Winter Pasture Walk
January 11, 2025
Watkins Glen, NY
Have you heard about or seen bale grazing and wondered if it would work for you?
Do you want to learn the nuances and logistical context for implementing this regenerative practice?
Are you interested in seeing the impacts of bale grazing on land and animals from a practicing farmer?
Do you need some fresh air, a bowl of chili and to network with other beef farmers in the snow (or possibly mud)?
If you answered Yes to any question, The Northeast Region National Grazing Lands Coalition, the Cornell Cooperative Extension SCNY Dairy & Field Crops Team, and Angus Glen Farm are teaming up to showcase The first ever Bale Grazing Winter Pasture Walk!
Cultivating Success with Better Bookkeeping
January 16, 2025
January 30, 2025
February 13, 2025
February 27, 2025
March 13, 2025
March 27, 2025
: Cultivating Success with Better Bookkeeping
Save the Date! Join us for a six-session virtual series designed to boost your knowledge about what bookkeeping services are available to help you excel in farm recordkeeping.
Winter Crop Meeting 2025 - Dryden
January 23, 2025
Dryden, NY
Save the Date - Winter Crop Meeting - 2025
More Information Coming Soon
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
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
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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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.
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
For more information and the NYSERDA Agriculture Energy Audit Program Application click here