Pro-Dairy

Dairy Cattle Reproductive Management Online Course

October 10, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Have you… Been working with dairy cows and are looking to increase your knowledge of reproductive management? Had some formal training or course work but want a refresher on reproductive management? Been working with the [Read More …]

Last Chance to Pre-Register – 2018 Cornell Nutrition Conference

October 10, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

WHEN Tuesday, October 16, 2018 – Thursday, October 18, 2018 WHERE Doubletree Hotel 6301 State Route 298, East Syracuse, New York 13057 REGISTRATION FEE $225 per person DON’T MISS OUT!! PRE-REGISTER BY THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11! [Read More …]

Online Course Registration Open – Reproductive Management

September 27, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

DAIRY CATTLE REPRODUCTIVE MANAGEMENT ONLINE COURSE Have you… Been working with dairy cows and are looking to increase your knowledge of reproductive management? Had some formal training or course work but want a refresher on reproductive [Read More …]

Dairy Improvement Conference: Remaining Competitive in an Ever Changing Global Market

September 21, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Cornell CALS PRO-DAIRY is partnering with Penn State Extension, Pennsylvania Center for Dairy Excellence (CDE), and leaders in the dairy industry to host the first-ever Dairy Business Improvement and Planning Conference November 7 and 8 [Read More …]

Harvest Strategies and Forage Quality Monitoring for Corn Silage

September 11, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

A great deal of time is spent on the basics of an optimum corn silage harvest. This time is justified as these steps are critical to a successful harvest, where the decisions made during a [Read More …]

2018 Dairy Profit Seminars: Cornell University’s PRO-DAIRY Team

August 25, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The 2018 Dairy Profit Seminar Series at Empire Farm Days, sponsored by DairyBusiness, featured a presentation by Cornell University’s PRO-DAIRY Team. Dr. Tom Overton spoke about feeding strategies, Jason Karszes talked about labor efficiencies, and [Read More …]

Save the Dates – Upcoming Events and Programs

August 3, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Dairy Profit Seminars at Empire Farm Days Junior DAIRY LEADER Graduation August 7 – 9, 2018 Seneca Falls, New York CDEP Management Symposium February 26 – 27, 2019 Syracuse, New York Reproductive Management Online [Read More …]

PRO-DAIRY e-Alert : Mortality Disposal Guidance

August 1, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets has issued a letter to New York dairy and livestock producers signed by David Smith, DVM, Director, Division of Animal Industry, with Mortality Disposal Guidance. Many [Read More …]

PRO-DAIRY: Empire Farm Days Dairy Profit Seminars

July 19, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The Dairy Profit Seminars have become a regular stop for dairy producers, dairy farm staff and agribusiness professionals at Empire Farm Days. This year’s show is slated for August 7 through 9 at the Rodman [Read More …]

Forage Resources in Drought

July 19, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Recently some areas of the state received a nice shot of rain while other areas have received zero. Joe Lawrence, PRO-DAIRY Dairy Forage Systems Specialist, has been receiving questions about emergency forages and has updated [Read More …]

PRO-DAIRY e-Alert: Cooling Cows

July 13, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

A visit on July 4th to a dairy farm that employs aggressive fan cooling for their dairy cows (Key Considerations – Fan Cooling Cows) reminded me how much cows really need direct evaporative cooling (sprinklers) [Read More …]

PRO-DAIRY e-Alert: Cooling Cows

July 11, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Cow Environmental Stress A visit on July 4th to a dairy farm that employs aggressive fan cooling for their dairy cows (Key Considerations – Fan Cooling Cows) reminded me how much cows really need direct [Read More …]

PRO-DAIRY e-Alert: Calling All New York Dairy Farmers!

July 10, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The New York Farm Viability Institute and PRO-DAIRY are conducting a survey to better understand the research, education and training needs of your dairy business. Your input will help us prioritize our efforts to support [Read More …]

Corn Silage Hybrid Evaluation Program

June 19, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Corn hybrids entered into the New York and Vermont Corn Silage Hybrid Evaluation program have been planted for 2018. Once again we were very pleased with the support and participation in the program. A total [Read More …]

Understanding Your Break-Even Cost of Production

June 19, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

With earnings dropping from 2017, and this becoming the fourth year of low or negative earnings for many dairy farms, understanding different financial aspects of your business is critical. A key starting point is to [Read More …]

First Quarter Dairy Profit Monitor Update

June 19, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

During first quarter of 2018, 43 farms participated in the Dairy Profit Monitor (DPM) program for the past 12 months. This DPM March 2018 data set includes farms that entered at least nine months of [Read More …]

PRO-DAIRY: Spanish Wednesday Webinars | Seminarios Web en Español

June 12, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Dairy Cow Management | Manejo de Vacas Lecheras 12:30 – 1:00 PM EST Registration is not required | No hay que registrarse Join the webinar/ Participe en el seminario June 13: The Use of Antibiotics [Read More …]

MPP Deadline Extended to Friday

June 7, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue has extended the deadline for producers to sign up for the Farm Service Agency’s Margin Protection Program – Dairy (MPP) for one week. Signup for the safety net will continue until [Read More …]

PRO-DAIRY Webinars in Spanish: June 13: The Use of Antibiotics and Vaccines | El Uso de Antibióticos y Vacunas

June 5, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Spanish Wednesday Webinars | Seminarios Web en Español Dairy Cow Management | Manejo de Vacas Lecheras 12:30 – 1:00 PM EST Registration is not required | No hay que registrarse Join the webinar/ Participe en [Read More …]

Ag Workforce Compensation Survey

June 4, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Dear Dairy Producer, Would you like to know more about farm worker compensation trends? Do you want to compare and manage your compensation strategy with accurate, up-to-date, and relevant information? Then participate in the Farm [Read More …]

PRO-DAIRY Webinars in Spanish: 5/30 and 6/13

May 29, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

12:30 – 1:00 PM EST Registration is not required | No hay que registrarse Join the webinar/ Participe en el seminario May 30: Milking Routine SOPs and Mastitis identification | Entrenamiento sobre Rutinas de Ordeño [Read More …]

MPP-Dairy – If You Are Not Signed Up – Should You Reconsider?

May 25, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

While spring field activities are well underway, a key deadline is approaching quickly – June 1 to participate in the MPP-Dairy program. In February 2018 Congress approved modifications to the MPP program, which potentially changed [Read More …]

PRO-DAIRY Webinars in Spanish: 5/30 and 6/13

May 22, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Spanish Wednesday Webinars | Seminarios Web en Español Dairy Cow Management | Manejo de Vacas Lecheras 12:30 – 1:00 PM EST ?Registration is not required | No hay que registrarse Join the webinar/ Participe en [Read More …]

Spanish Wednesday Webinars (Seminarios Web en Español): Dairy Cow Management | Manejo de Vacas Lecheras

May 16, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

12:30 – 1:00 PM EST ?Registration is not required | No hay que registrarse Join the webinar/ Participe en el seminario May 30: Milking Routine SOPs and Mastitis identification | Entrenamiento sobre Rutinas de Ordeño [Read More …]

Are You Prepared to Change Your Routine This Spring?

May 1, 2018 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

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 [Read More …]

NYS Supreme Court Finds Problems with the NYS Clean Water Act Permit

April 26, 2018 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Environmental groups sued NYS DEC claiming that aspects of the Clean Water Act Permit (GP-0-16-002) do not meet Clean Water Act requirements. The ECL Permit was not challenged. The full implications of the April 24 [Read More …]

Cornell CALS PRO-DAIRY Wednesday Webinars in Spanish

April 24, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Monitoring Fresh Cows Monitoreo de Vacas Frescas April 25, 2018 @ 12:30 pm – 1:00 pm 25 de abril del 2018 Presenter: Martín H. Zincola DVM, PhD Candidate, Department of Animal Science, Cornell University Presentador: [Read More …]

Preliminary Report #3 – Dairy Farm Business Summary and Analysis Program

April 24, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

As dairy businesses across New York analyze their financial performance using the Dairy Farm Business Summary and Analysis Program, supported by Cornell University, Cornell Cooperative Extension and PRO-DAIRY, the changes that occurred on farms from [Read More …]

Spanish Wednesday Webinars | Seminarios Web en Español

April 24, 2018 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Topic: Monitoring Fresh Cows Tema: Monitoreo de Vacas Frescas Presenter: Martín H. Zinicola DVM, PhD Candidate, Department of Animal Science, Cornell University Presentador: Martin H Zincola, estudiante de doctorado en Cornell University These webinars will [Read More …]

Dairy Cattle Reproductive Management Online Course

Last Chance to Pre-Register – 2018 Cornell Nutrition Conference

Online Course Registration Open – Reproductive Management

Dairy Improvement Conference: Remaining Competitive in an Ever Changing Global Market

Harvest Strategies and Forage Quality Monitoring for Corn Silage

2018 Dairy Profit Seminars: Cornell University’s PRO-DAIRY Team

Save the Dates – Upcoming Events and Programs

PRO-DAIRY e-Alert : Mortality Disposal Guidance

PRO-DAIRY: Empire Farm Days Dairy Profit Seminars

Forage Resources in Drought

PRO-DAIRY e-Alert: Cooling Cows

PRO-DAIRY e-Alert: Cooling Cows

PRO-DAIRY e-Alert: Calling All New York Dairy Farmers!

Corn Silage Hybrid Evaluation Program

Understanding Your Break-Even Cost of Production

First Quarter Dairy Profit Monitor Update

PRO-DAIRY: Spanish Wednesday Webinars | Seminarios Web en Español

MPP Deadline Extended to Friday

PRO-DAIRY Webinars in Spanish: June 13: The Use of Antibiotics and Vaccines | El Uso de Antibióticos y Vacunas

Ag Workforce Compensation Survey

PRO-DAIRY Webinars in Spanish: 5/30 and 6/13

MPP-Dairy – If You Are Not Signed Up – Should You Reconsider?

PRO-DAIRY Webinars in Spanish: 5/30 and 6/13

Spanish Wednesday Webinars (Seminarios Web en Español): Dairy Cow Management | Manejo de Vacas Lecheras

Are You Prepared to Change Your Routine This Spring?

NYS Supreme Court Finds Problems with the NYS Clean Water Act Permit

Cornell CALS PRO-DAIRY Wednesday Webinars in Spanish

Preliminary Report #3 – Dairy Farm Business Summary and Analysis Program

Spanish Wednesday Webinars | Seminarios Web en Español

Building Confidence Through Support

What is Causing Financial Volatility in the Dairy Industry? Digging Deeper – Part II

Rethinking Protein Quality: Why Canola Meal Stands Out for High-Producing Dairy Cows

Do You Care Enough to Fix It?