Posted 8/4/2020
Episode 6: “Managing the Lactating Cows’ Environment” is now available.
It’s available on Pro-Dairy’s website at the following link: https://prodairy.cals.cornell.edu/events/podcasts/
Lots of great information to help you manage your herd so that it achieves its genetic potential.
Dave
Posted 7/15/2020
MPF announces full schedule for virtual education16+ hours of education available on-demand starting August 12
Posted 7/6/2020
Episode 4: “Don’t be a Heifer Hoarder – Heifer Inventory Management” is now available.
It’s available on Pro-Dairy’s website at the following link: https://prodairy.cals.cornell.edu/events/podcasts/
Lots of great information to help you manage your herd so that it achieves its genetic potential.
Posted 6/30/2020
Episode 3: “Heifers and Springers” is now available. Go to our team website at the following link to listen: https://cnydfc.cce.cornell.edu/submission.php?id=1083&crumb=dairy|1 It’s also available on Pro-Dairy’s website at the following link: https://prodairy.cals.cornell.edu/events/podcasts/ Lots of great information to help you manage your herd so that it achieves its genetic potential. Dave
Posted 6/30/2020
Recently there has been an outbreak of salmonella in 42 states and as of June 23, 2020, 465 people have been infected. This is nearly twice the number of illnesses compared to last year’s outbreak. Symptoms include fever, diarrhea, and stomach cramps. All of these cases have been attributed to backyard poultry, with infections coming from baby chicks.
Biosecurity is a practice followed on farms to help ensure everyone stays healthy. It’s important for backyard flocks, too. A system of practices should include a comprehensive approach to cover many aspects for potential disease problems
Posted 6/30/2020
Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock, and Field Crops Program (SWNYDLFC) will be offering a virtual training opportunity for agricultural producers to learn more about safely using pesticides on their farm. The CORE Pesticide Training will take place on Tuesday, July 14th from 9am – 10:50am, with a repeated presentation scheduled for Tuesday, July 21st from 6pm – 7:50pm. The cost to register for the training is $20/person, and registration is available by visiting swnydlfc.cce.cornell.edu/events.php.
Posted 6/30/2020
New York agricultural producers who lost property due to recent natural disasters may be eligible for U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) physical loss loans. The Farm Service Agency (FSA) offers these low-interest loans to agricultural producers in Saratoga and Washington counties who incurred losses due to excessive strong winds that occurred on May 15, 2020. Approval is limited to applicants who suffered severe physical losses only, including the loss of buildings and livestock. Applications are due by Feb. 23, 2021.
Posted 6/30/2020
Dialing into Your Best Dairy Podcast Series with Cornell Cooperative Extension Regional Dairy Specialists and Cornell CALS PRO-DAIRY
Posted 5/27/2020
Greetings! As many have already heard. President Trump and Secretary Sonny Perdue released the CFAP program details. There will be an informational webinar on 5/27 @ 7pm. This webinar will also welcome the expertise of our local FSA Executive Directors. For more information on the program visit-www.farmers.gov Register for the webinar here: https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__0lH0SIvRyyEin2W-e3qqA?fbclid=IwAR3UOTI0G4twlxbc9dRwo_eMLwD41Odyw4EBWRPUYiJsKGMEzDp-XiZMkxE Thank you! Nicole L. TommellAgricultural Business Management SpecialistCNY Dairy, Livestock & Field Crops Team 315-867-6001nt375@cornell.edu
Posted 5/26/2020
Attached the latest Checking the Back 40 but also at:
https://nydairyadmin.cce.cornell.edu/pdf/cny_newsletter/pdf68_pdf.pdf In this issue: · NYS IPM Field Corn Pheromone Trapping Network for 2020-Caught Moths in Mid-April! (thru mid-May)· Also watch for slugs· Fusarium head blight commentary on winter barley and wheat: May 22, 2020 Kevin H Ganoe, MS, CCAField Crop SpecialistCornell Cooperative Extension Central New York Dairy, Livestock and Field Cropshttps://cnydfc.cce.cornell.edu/khg2@cornell.eduOffice: 315-866-7920 X230 Cell: 315-219-7786 Fax: 315-866-0870FacebookCOVID-19 response: Need information? View the following Cornell CALS and CCE Resource Pages Updated RegularlyGeneral Questions & Links:https://eden.cce.cornell.edu/Food Production, Processing & Safety Questions: https://instituteforfoodsafety.cornell.edu/coronavirus-covid-19/Employment & Agricultural Workforce Questions:http://agworkforce.cals.cornell.edu/Cornell Small Farms Resiliency Resources:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/resources/farm-resilience/Financial & Mental Health Resources for Farmers:https://www.nyfarmnet.org/Cornell Farmworker Programwww.farmworkers.cornell.eduwww.trabajadores.cornell.edu (en espanol)