Livestock
The livestock industry in New York totals $2.4 billion. For livestock marketing, New York ranks 39th for cattle and calf production, 20th for egg production, 24th for chicken production excluding broilers, 30th for hog and pig production, and 25th for sheep and lamb production.
June 9, 2024
Ashley McFarland, Area Livestock Specialist
Ashley McFarland, Area Livestock Specialist
Nicole Tommell, Area Ag Business Management Specialist/Team Leader
Nicole Tommell, Area Ag Business Management Specialist/Team Leader
Ashley McFarland, Area Livestock Specialist
Nicole Tommell, Area Ag Business Management Specialist/Team Leader
Nicole Tommell, Area Ag Business Management Specialist/Team Leader
Ashley McFarland, Area Livestock Specialist
Ashley McFarland, Area Livestock Specialist
Ashley McFarland, Area Livestock Specialist
Ashley McFarland, Area Livestock Specialist
Ashley McFarland, Area Livestock Specialist
Relevant Event
New York State Fiber Conference
June 9, 2024
Bouckville, NY
Beef Cattle Production 101 Slides
Ashley McFarland, Area Livestock Specialist
Central New York Dairy and Field Crops
Last Modified: March 10, 2021
Wool Classification 101 Presentation Slides
Ashley McFarland, Area Livestock Specialist
Central New York Dairy and Field Crops
Last Modified: February 10, 2021
EIDL Loan Program Information-Fact Sheet #5
Nicole Tommell, Area Ag Business Management Specialist/Team Leader
Central New York Dairy and Field Crops
Last Modified: August 31, 2020
Fact Sheet #5 - It's not over until… The EIDL loan program reopens, but only for farms. Here is what you need to know to apply. Also, the PPP still has money! (and a few policy updates) - May 11, 2020
Elizabeth Higgins, Eastern NY Commercial Horticulture Program, Nicole Tommell, Central NY Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops Program and Myron Thurston, CCE Madison County
PPP and EIDL Fact Sheet #4
Nicole Tommell, Area Ag Business Management Specialist/Team Leader
Central New York Dairy and Field Crops
Last Modified: August 31, 2020
Recommendations for Livestock Sales During COVID-19
Ashley McFarland, Area Livestock Specialist
Central New York Dairy and Field Crops
Last Modified: July 31, 2020
Information for those hosting sales as well as attending and purchasing livestock from sales
PPP and USDA Presentation
Nicole Tommell, Area Ag Business Management Specialist/Team Leader
Central New York Dairy and Field Crops
Last Modified: April 27, 2020
CARES Act's Emergency Resources for Farm Businesses: PPP
Nicole Tommell, Area Ag Business Management Specialist/Team Leader
Central New York Dairy and Field Crops
Last Modified: April 2, 2020
The recent CARES Act provided additional emergency funding through Small Business Administration (SBA) for businesses who are facing losses due to CORVID-19.
Interim Guidance for Animal Care Operations
Ashley McFarland, Area Livestock Specialist
Central New York Dairy and Field Crops
Last Modified: March 25, 2020
Interim Guidance for Animal Care Operations release from New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets on March 22, 2020.
Novel Coronavirus Prevention & Control
Ashley McFarland, Area Livestock Specialist
Central New York Dairy and Field Crops
Last Modified: March 25, 2020
Five Tips for Winter Cow Feeding
Ashley McFarland, Area Livestock Specialist
Central New York Dairy and Field Crops
Last Modified: February 7, 2020
Get Certified BQAT
Ashley McFarland, Area Livestock Specialist
Central New York Dairy and Field Crops
Last Modified: February 7, 2020
Get PQA Certified
Ashley McFarland, Area Livestock Specialist
Central New York Dairy and Field Crops
Last Modified: February 7, 2020
Upcoming Events
New York State Fiber Conference
June 9, 2024
Bouckville, NY
Announcements
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.