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Farmers, Scientists Partner to Support Biodiversity on New York Dairy Farms
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The push for sustainability metrics for the dairy industry is ever growing. This includes metrics for air and water quality, water use, and most recently above-ground biodiversity. We sat down […]
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‘Farm of the Future’ Showcased at Cornell PRO-DAIRY Celebration
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A June event at the Cornell University Ruminant Center highlighted cutting-edge management practices and monitoring technology that will help New York State dairy farmers bolster yields, improve animal health, and […]
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How Much is New York’s 20% Farmer Investment Tax Credit Worth Today?
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This fact sheet by PRO-DAIRY shared the implications for capital investment and tax management decisions. In April of 2022, New York State expanded the farmer investment tax credit (ITC) to […]
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Getting Ready for Spring Grazing
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In the second installment of our new series, Where’s the Grass?, we share several important tasks to accomplish before you let your animals out to graze this spring. This is […]
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Farmers and Researchers Tackle Manure Management Together
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These collaborations help use understand how manure application affects yield and soil health over time. The Nutrient Management Spear Program (NMSP) team conducts on-farm research to help farmers optimize their manure management […]
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Older Cows Are More Profitable
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It’s not uncommon for dairy producers and their advisors to discuss culling rates and how many heifers need to be raised to maintain or grow the milking herd. The conversation […]
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Antibiotic Usage & Pathways
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On‐Farm Perspectives from CNY Dairy Producers Pharmaceuticals, pesticides, and other emerging contaminants have been gaining attention across agricultural, environmental, and public health sectors. Slowly, we have expanded our understanding of […]
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New York Organic Dairy Market: The Silver Lining to the Dark Cloud of COVID-19
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With more than 600 dairies, New York has more organic dairies than any other state. Four months have passed since the COVID-19 pandemic caused a shutdown of nearly all aspects […]
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Back to Basics: Herd Management Lessons from COVID-19
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By Lindsay Ferlito, Betsy Hicks, and Margaret Quaassdorff, CCE Regional Dairy Specialists In response to these especially volatile times, producers have been faced with having to make rapid changes. These […]
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