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Dairy is the leading agricultural industry in New York State, and the state ranks third in the country for milk production. Our seven counties in central New York form a vibrant dairy region, with 915 dairy farms of many different sizes and production systems. The value of product sold annually is over 244 million dollars.DAIRY CATEGORIES
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David Balbian, Area Dairy Specialist
David Balbian, Area Dairy Specialist
David Balbian, Area Dairy Specialist
Rain that never seems to stop has caused lots of frustration. Attached are some ideas to consider to overcome the effects of late harvested 1st cutting on milk production.
An Extra Pound of Feed
David Balbian, Area Dairy Specialist
Central New York Dairy and Field Crops
Last Modified: April 15, 2019
If the average cow in your dairy herd were to consume an extra pound of feed per day what would happen?
Hoards Dairyman Article: They Bulked up Component Production
David Balbian, Area Dairy Specialist
Central New York Dairy and Field Crops
Last Modified: July 18, 2018
Although the NYFVI Grant using precision feed management to improve profitability on dairy farms is complete, an article about success on two participating farms appeared in the April 10, 2018 issue of Hoard's Dairyman.
Brainstorming Ideas to Keep Cows Milking with This Year's Wet Weather
David Balbian, Area Dairy Specialist
Central New York Dairy and Field Crops
Last Modified: June 16, 2017
Rain that never seems to stop has caused lots of frustration. Attached are some ideas to consider to overcome the effects of late harvested 1st cutting on milk production.
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Dairy Cattle Summer Research Update~Milford
July 16, 2019
7-9 pm
Milford, NY
After the day's work is done?Come hear about two new research trials conducted by Julio Giordano's Lab.
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July 25 - July 27, 2019
Save the date for this event! Beef Quality Assurance Training
July 30, 2019
6:00 pm
Cooperstown, NY
Beef Quality Assurance "BQA" TrainingWhen: Tuesday, July 30th, at 6:00pm
Where: Rock Spring Farm - 490 Mill Road, Cooperstown NY 13326
Cost: $10 per farm
Registration: Deadline July 29, 2019