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To Keep or Not to Keep: Dairy Welfare and Profitability Considerations
January 28, 2025
February 4, 2025
February 11, 2025
February 18, 2025
February 25, 2025
March 4, 2025
Cornell Cow Convos Podcast Series
Nicole Tommell, Area Ag Business Management Specialist/Team Leader
Central New York Dairy and Field Crops
Last Modified: December 1, 2023
New podcast series offered by PRO-DAIRY and Cornell Cooperative Extension that is released on the last Thursday of the month.
David Balbian's Retirement Statement
David Balbian, Area Dairy Specialist
Central New York Dairy and Field Crops
Last Modified: March 16, 2023
Transition Cow Tuesday Recordings
David Balbian, Area Dairy Specialist
Central New York Dairy and Field Crops
Last Modified: December 14, 2021
2021 Dairy Day Presentations
David Balbian, Area Dairy Specialist
Central New York Dairy and Field Crops
Last Modified: March 19, 2021
VIDEO: Early Corn Silage Harvest 2020
David Balbian, Area Dairy Specialist
Central New York Dairy and Field Crops
Last Modified: August 25, 2020
Dialing into your best dairy
David Balbian, Area Dairy Specialist
Central New York Dairy and Field Crops
Last Modified: June 29, 2020
A Podcast Series
Hosted by Cornell Cooperative Extension Regional Dairy Specialists and Cornell CALS PRO-DAIRY
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.
Do's and Don'ts When Facing Financial Difficulty
David Balbian, Area Dairy Specialist
Central New York Dairy and Field Crops
Last Modified: August 1, 2016
The following, prepared by Wayne A. Knoblauch, Professor in the Department of Applied Economics and Management Cornell University in 2009, is applicable today.
Article was reprinted in the August 2016 issue of the Central New York Dairy News
Ten Key Herd Management Opportunities on Dairy Farms
David Balbian, Area Dairy Specialist
Central New York Dairy and Field Crops
Last Modified: August 1, 2016
Article from the August 2016 edition of the Central New York Dairy News
Written by: Tom Overton, Larry Chase, Jason Karszes, Mike Van Amburgh, and David Galton, Department of Animal Science and PRO-DAIRY, Cornell University 2009, but still applicable today.
Dairy Market Watch May 2015
Kevin Ganoe, Area Field Crop Specialist
Central New York Dairy and Field Crops
Last Modified: May 29, 2015
An educational newsletter to keep producers informed of changing market factors affecting the dairy industry.
Program on Dairy Markets and Policy
David Balbian, Area Dairy Specialist
Central New York Dairy and Field Crops
Last Modified: May 29, 2015
Stay up-to-date on the dairy market situation. This link will take you to a monthly dairy situation & outlook commentary from Mark Stephenson & Bob Cropp, University of Wisconsin, Madison. They are two of the leading dairy economists in the nation.
Calculating Marginal Milk Protein Income
David Balbian, Area Dairy Specialist
Central New York Dairy and Field Crops
Last Modified: May 18, 2014
Balancing amino acids can lead to higher profitability by higher milk protein but there is a cost. Suggestions on how to calculate if balancing will pay for you.
Corn Silage Quality/Quantity Now Critical for Some...
David Balbian, Area Dairy Specialist
Central New York Dairy and Field Crops
Last Modified: May 9, 2014
Article originally in August 2011 Dairy News
Consider balancing your ration for amino acids
David Balbian, Area Dairy Specialist
Central New York Dairy and Field Crops
Last Modified: May 1, 2014
Article from April 2012 Central New York Dairy News
Forage Shortfalls
David Balbian, Area Dairy Specialist
Central New York Dairy and Field Crops
Last Modified: May 1, 2014
From an article published in the August 2012 Central New York Dairy News
Grain Feeding
David Balbian, Area Dairy Specialist
Central New York Dairy and Field Crops
Last Modified: May 1, 2014
From an article first printed in the August 2012 Central New York Dairy News.
Now is the Time to Get Your Herd Ready for Hot Weather
David Balbian, Area Dairy Specialist
Central New York Dairy and Field Crops
Last Modified: May 1, 2014
Article from Central New York Dairy News April 2012
Are you and your cows ready for the summer heat?
David Balbian, Area Dairy Specialist
Central New York Dairy and Field Crops
Last Modified: April 30, 2014
Summer arrives every year in June and our dairy cattle are always negatively affected by the summer heat and humidity.
CP or MP?
David Balbian, Area Dairy Specialist
Central New York Dairy and Field Crops
Last Modified: April 30, 2014
Is Your Ration Balanced for Crude Protein (CP) or Metabolizable Protein (MP)? CP is Old School Technology!
Info on the Dairy Acceleration Program
David Balbian, Area Dairy Specialist
Central New York Dairy and Field Crops
Last Modified: April 30, 2014
The Dairy Acceleration Program is an initiative of Governor Cuomo, in partnership with the NY Department of Agriculture and Markets and the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation. The program is designed to enhance profitability of New York dairy farms and to maintain a commitment to environmentally responsible growth.
June is Dairy Month and the Economic Squeeze Continues...
David Balbian, Area Dairy Specialist
Central New York Dairy and Field Crops
Last Modified: April 30, 2014
This is an article from the June 2012 CNY Dairy News
Opportunity Areas Affecting Herd Profitability
David Balbian, Area Dairy Specialist
Central New York Dairy and Field Crops
Last Modified: April 30, 2014
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January 28, 2025
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January 17, 2025
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: Ag Supervisory Leadership
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January 17, 2025
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We send out a bi-weekly e-newsletter that has announcements, upcoming programs, and opportunities for you! Registration is quick, easy, and free. Click here to sign up today!Document and Share Storm Damage
Mother nature has really been difficult over the last few days. Significant damage has been seen throughout NYS. Please let us know what types of damage your farm may have sustained during this time. This could be in the form of property damage, lost power, milk dump due to lost power, loss of livestock, loss of stored feed or growing crops.Farms are encouraged to DOCUMENT AND SHARE any impacts the weather may have had on their home or business. This could include structure damage, crop loss, inventory loss due to power outages, damage to equipment or fencing, and more.
If your farm experienced any sort of damage, please reach out to any of the folks listed below (or all of them). The more impact information that is collected, the greater the likelihood of a disaster declaration which can bring vital emergency support and awareness. The CNYDLFC Team will continue to collect detail and submit to NYSDAM and the EDEN network.
Reporting Weather Related Impacts (For your home or farm business)
- First, ensure that all the people and animals on your farm are safe, and that there aren't any unsafe working conditions created because of the weather (check your structures!). If there's an emergency, call 911 - don't try to manage it all on your own.
- Second, document all negative weather impacts for your farm and their estimated financial cost. Take photos, make estimates, and put it all in a safe place.
- Reach out to your insurance providers - farm, vehicle, crop, etc. to initiate the claim process as needed.
- Then, share your farm's damage with any (or all) of the ag support agencies listed below. We all work together to collect storm damage information and funnel it up to Ag and Markets which can initiate a natural disaster declaration.
Your local Cornell Cooperative Extension Association Office.
- Chenango: 607-334-5841
- Fulton/Montgomery: 518-853-2135
- Herkimer: 315-866-7920
- Madison: 315-684-3001
- Otsego: 607-547-2536
- Schoharie: 518-234-4303
- Saratoga: 518-885-8995
Any of our CNYDLFC Team members (calls/emails/texts/site visit requests all ok)
Your county USDA/FSA service center.
Your county farm bureau manager
Please let us know how we can help you.
- Erik Smith: 315-219-7786
- Daniela Gonzalez: 315-749-3486
- Ashley McFarland- 315-604-2156
Your county USDA/FSA service center.
- Chenango: 607-334-3231
- Fulton/Montgomery: 518-853-4015
- Herkimer: 315-866-2520
- Madison:315-824-9076
- Otsego: 607-547-8131
- Schoharie: 518-295-8600
- Saratoga: 518-692-9940
Your county farm bureau manager
- Region 3: Bailey Coon: 518-937-0566
- Region 5: John Wagner: 315-761-9770
- Region 6: Natally Batiston: 518-937-0269
- Region 7: Todd Heyn: 518-431-9338
Please let us know how we can help you.
Cash Rent and Custom Harvest Survey
To date, there is limited information available about rental rates and fees for crop harvesting. Farms can use this valuable information for their farm business planning to help improve decision making and profitability.The data that is collected, and the subsequent reports/findings/resources will be helpful for all of us to answer that call of "What's the average rental rate in my area?" and "How much do people charge to combine oats?"
Farmers Can Join MeatSuite For Free!
MeatSuite.com is a free resource provided by Cornell University where NY meat farmers can create a farm profile and list their bulk (wholes, halves, quarters) and bundled (i.e. Grilling Bundle) meat products.Why should farmers join?
1. It's free and easy!
2. Connect with more local customers. In the past year the MeatSuite.com farm directory had 8,300 visits from New York consumers. Farm profiles get as many as 25 views per month from potential local customers. We also spotlight MeatSuite farms on social media and bring attention and purchases to farms through highlights and giveaways.
How do I join?
Farmers can visit https://www.meatsuite.com/farmers/ to create a free farm profile. You must list at least one product for your farm's profile to go live. You'll also have access to Cornell's free Meat Price Calculator, a helpful tool for pricing your meat to make a profit.
While you're on MeatSuite, check out the "Creating Consumer-Friendly Bulk Meats" publication on the log-in page. It has tips on how to create bulk meat products that are easier for first-time buyers to say "yes" to.
If you have any questions as you create your farm profile or products, we're here to help! Please email Matt LeRoux at mnl28@cornell.edu.