As most of you know, I have been working with Fay Benson on his many projects of the Organic/Small Dairy Support Program for almost three years. And, as some of you know, my time ...
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This season’s corn crop maturity is variable within field and between fields. Silking and tasseling in not uniform across most fields. You can see corn from knee high to early ear development in the ...
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Most people engaged in agriculture will agree that there is no place for harassment, sexual or otherwise, on farms. It is easy to make this case from an ethical standpoint (remember the golden rule), ...
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Dairy farms today are faced with difficult decisions that impact their day-today operations in both short-term and long-term business viability. During this drawn-out low in milk prices, attention to these decisions can be the ...
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Compaction can be a serious issue on farms resulting in soil erosion and declining productivity. Because compaction worsens over time, it is often present without the farmer’s knowledge, and therefore not managed. It is ...
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Who teaches our youth about agriculture? Do they know where their food and clothing come from? Do they only know that the grocery and department stores have everything that they need? Do they know ...
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The South Central NY Dairy & Field Crops Team has an array of workshops and meetings planned for July and August! All workshops listed here are FREE OF CHARGE! RSVP is required, however, and ...
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WHEN: Tuesday, July 9, 11:30am – 2:00pm WHERE: 8335 Virgil Rd, Fabius, NY 13063 COST: Free RSVP: Please register in advance using our online registration form Heifers are the foundation of a dairy ...
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Last week, I attended the Dairy Cattle Welfare Symposium, which aims to bring together “dairy farmers, veterinarians, consultants, universities, and the dairy community to discuss best recommended practices with focus on animal well-being, management, ...
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Our team just conducted a short survey to gather information about dairy farmer preferences and educational needs related to the new Dairy Margin Coverage program. Many thanks to the 30 farms that completed our survey! The Dairy ...
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