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February 2016

Soybean/Small Grains Congress - Batavia Location

Event Offers DEC Credits

February 3, 2016
8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Batavia, NY

Soybean/Small Grains Congress - Batavia Location
The Soybean/Small Grains Congresses are right around the corner!

NOTE: Registration starts at 8:30 a.m., Program starts at: 10:00 a.m.

Soybean/Small Grains Congress - Waterloo Location

Event Offers DEC Credits

February 4, 2016
8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Waterloo, NY

Soybean/Small Grains Congress - Waterloo Location
The Soybean/Small Grains Congresses are right around the corner!

NOTE: Registration starts at 8:30 a.m., Program starts at: 10:00 a.m.

2016 Corn Day

Event Offers DEC Credits

February 9, 2016
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Cooperstown, NY

CNYDFC Annual Corn Day

Otesaga Resort Hotel
60 Lake St, Cooperstown
10:00 am - 3:00 pm

2016 Winter Dairy Management ~ Ballston Spa

February 16, 2016
10:00am-3:00pm
Ballston Spa, NY

Transition Cows: How to get Fresh Cows off to a Great Start

2016 Winter Dairy Management will focus around Transition Cows, including Nutrition, Animal Behavior and Environmental Considerations and Cow-side Care and Decision Making

Organic Dairy & Crop Producer's Discussion Group Meeting

February 16, 2016
11:00am - 2:30pm
McLean, NY

Let's get together and discuss cropping plans & options for the next season. Thor Oechsner, will kick off the meeting with a presentation of Attempts in Reduced Tillage in Organic Grain Farming. A second presentation will demonstrate his Practices to Produce and Market Buckwheat.

Thor, as many of you know, farms 1200 acres  of corn , food grade small grains and hay in rotation on his hill farm in Newfield, south of Ithaca. He also is an owner of Farmer Ground Flour in Trumansburg which produces organic artisan grains and flours grown from his and other area farms. These go to markets all over NY and New England. He also co-owns Wide Awake Bakery which use a bread CSA model to market wood fired loaves and pastries using flour from his mill to the Ithaca area. Our conversation will be fueled by a delicious hot lunch. Looking forward to seeing you and having a lively discussion.

The cost is $10 each or $15 for 2 people from the same farm.  Register online or by calling Jen Atkinson at 391-2660 Ext. 403 or email jma358@cornell.edu.

Broome-Tioga-Chemung Farmers Discussion Group Meeting

February 17, 2016
1-3 pm
Owego, NY

Our speaker Betsey Howland will lead us through a group discussion on managing through low milk prices and preparing for the next high cycle. Please RSVP to Jen Atkinson at 607.391.2660 Txt. 403 or email jma358@cornell.edu. For questions contact Betsy Hicks at 607.391.2660 Ext. 415 or email bjh246@cornell.edu.

Antibiotic Stewardship - Reducing the Risks of Residue on the Dairy, Session 1

February 17, 2016
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Antibiotic Stewardship - Reducing the Risks of Residue on the Dairy, Session 1
Session 1: The Food Armor Program

The objective of the Food Armor program is to identify potential hazards and to identify critical control points to limit them. 

Internet broadcasting and webinar technology will link meeting sites across WNY. Cornell Cooperative Extension offices in Canandaigua, Albion, and Warsaw.

Cortland Area Dairy Managers Discussion Group

February 18, 2016
1-3pm
Cortland, NY

Tom Maloney will be leading the discussion regarding employee handbooks and job descriptions.  We will have food and refreshments! Feel free to bring someone you think would be a good addition to our group!  Please RSVP to Betsy, CCE Dairy Specialist at 607.391.2660 Ext. 415 or email bjh246@cornell.edu.  Save the date 3/14 for our future meeting.  

2016 Milk Outlook: How Things are Flowing ~ CCE Chenango

February 18, 2016
6-8:30 pm
Norwich, NY

Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) will be hosting a WebEx seminar on Thursday, February 18, 6-8:30 pm titled: 2016 Milk Outlook: How Things are Flowing, with guest speaker Andy Novakavic, E.V. Baker Professor of Agricultural Economics, Cornell University.   

2016 Milk Outlook: How Things are Flowing ~ CCE Herkimer

February 18, 2016
6-8:30 pm
Herkimer, NY

Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) will be hosting a WebEx seminar on Thursday, February 18, 6-8:30 pm titled: 2016 Milk Outlook: How Things are Flowing, with guest speaker Andy Novakavic, E.V. Baker Professor of Agricultural Economics, Cornell University.   

2016 Milk Outlook: How Things are Flowing ~ CCE Otsego

February 18, 2016
6-8:30 pm
Cooperstown, NY

Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) will be hosting a WebEx seminar on Thursday, February 18, 6-8:30 pm titled: 2016 Milk Outlook: How Things are Flowing, with guest speaker Andy Novakavic, E.V. Baker Professor of Agricultural Economics, Cornell University.   

2016 Milk Outlook: How Things are Flowing ~ CCE Saratoga

February 18, 2016
6-8:30 pm
Ballston Spa, NY

Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) will be hosting a WebEx seminar on Thursday, February 18, 6-8:30 pm titled: 2016 Milk Outlook: How Things are Flowing, with guest speaker Andy Novakavic, E.V. Baker Professor of Agricultural Economics, Cornell University.   

2016 Milk Outlook: How Things are Flowing ~ CCE Schoharie

February 18, 2016
6-8:30 pm
Cobleskill, NY

Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) will be hosting a WebEx seminar on Thursday, February 18, 6-8:30 pm titled: 2016 Milk Outlook: How Things are Flowing, with guest speaker Andy Novakavic, E.V. Baker Professor of Agricultural Economics, Cornell University.   

Livestock Marketing Discussion: Identifying Your Customer

February 18, 2016
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Canandaigua, NY

Livestock Marketing Discussion: Identifying Your Customer
The Finger Lakes is home to many livestock operations that serve a wide range of customers locally. Livestock producers interested in learning how to better identify customers are invited to attend Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) of Ontario County's workshop.

2016 Milk Outlook: How Things Are Flowing

February 18, 2016
Registration 6 pm, Program 6:30-8pm
Cortland, NY

Guest Speaker Andy Novakovic, the E.V. Baker Professor of Agricultural Economics at Cornell University will be addressing the group on topics including
Market Outlook
Patterns in Milk Production Growth
Trends in Dairy Food Consumption
and will also be available to answer questions after his presentation.



Antibiotic Stewardship - Reducing the Risks of Residue on the Dairy, Session 2

February 24, 2016
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Antibiotic Stewardship - Reducing the Risks of Residue on the Dairy, Session 2
Statewide and regional experts will detail regulatory guidelines for antibiotic use, the new Veterinary Feed Directive, residue scenarios, bob calf challenges, microbial resistance and antibiotic risk assessment on February 24.

Internet broadcasting and webinar technology will link meeting sites across WNY. Cornell Cooperative Extension offices in Canandaigua, Albion, and Warsaw.

Precision Ag Decision-Making Program

February 25, 2016
2:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Syracuse, NY

Really want to harness precision ag technology for profit? Then don't miss the "Precision Ag: Decision-making for a profitable future" program. That's the theme driving a fast-moving afternoon seminar on Thursday, February 25, at the 2016 New York Farm Show. 

March 2016

Winter Dairy Management

March 1, 2016
10-3 pm
Binghamton, NY

2016 Winter Dairy Management will focus around Transition Cows, including Nutrition, Animal Behavior Considerations and Cow-side Care and Decision Making.  

2016 Winter Dairy Management ~ Binghamton

March 1, 2016
10:00am-3:00pm
Binghamton, NY

Transition Cows: How to get Fresh Cows off to a Great Start

2016 Winter Dairy Management will focus around Transition Cows, including Nutrition, Animal Behavior and Environmental Considerations and Cow-side Care and Decision Making

Hay Crop School ~ Mohawk

March 1 - March 8, 2016
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Mohawk, NY

Learn to better manage your hay crop for quality and value with Cornell Cooperative Extension. Whether you are a seasoned hay grower or a new livestock farmer making a few bales for your animals this class is for you! An in-depth two-day school on producing high quality forage in a bale.

Winter Dairy Management - Transition Cows: How to get Fresh Cows off to a Great Start

March 2, 2016
10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Batavia, NY

Winter Dairy Management - Transition Cows: How to get Fresh Cows off to a Great Start
In a low milk price environment, preventing disruptions in the most important period of a cow's productive life - the transition phase - is a wise way to help weather the storm.

Hay Crop School ~ Ballston Spa

March 2 - March 9, 2016
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Ballston Spa, NY

Learn to better manage your hay crop for quality and value with Cornell Cooperative Extension. Whether you are a seasoned hay grower or a new livestock farmer making a few bales for your animals this class is for you! An in-depth two-day school on producing high quality forage in a bale.

Corn & Soybean Update

March 3, 2016
10:00am - 3:00pm
Binghamton, NY

The SCNY Dairy & Field Crops Team and Page Seeds are co-sponsoring this event which will be held on Thursday March 3, 2016 from 10:00am to 3:00pm at CCE Broome County, 840 Upper Front St., Binghamton, NY.  Topics will include: Developing Corn Hybrids w/ Performance for the Northeast, Benefits of Inoculants in Forage and Grain Production, Herbicides for Reduced Tillage & Cover Crops and Soybean Update.  Cost of the workshop TBA.  DEC Credits in Application  Register online or call Jen Atkinson at 607.391.2660 Ext. 403 or email jma358@cornell.edu.  For questions, call Janice Degni at 607.391.2660 Ext. 414 or email jgd3@cornell.edu.

Hay Crop School ~ Cobleskill

March 3 - March 10, 2016
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Cobleskill, NY

Learn to better manage your hay crop for quality and value with Cornell Cooperative Extension. Whether you are a seasoned hay grower or a new livestock farmer making a few bales for your animals this class is for you! An in-depth two-day school on producing high quality forage in a bale.

2016 Winter Dairy Management ~ Morrisville

March 4, 2016
10:00am-3:00pm
Morrisville, NY

Transition Cows: How to get Fresh Cows off to a Great Start

2016 Winter Dairy Management will focus around Transition Cows, including Nutrition, Animal Behavior and Environmental Considerations and Cow-side Care and Decision Making

Pork Producer Informational Meeting

March 4, 2016
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Canandaigua, NY

Pork Producer Informational Meeting
Pork producers interested in learning more about a potential new market opportunity are invited to attend a Pork Producer Workshop. 

Producing Quality Beef: Adding Value to Feeder Cattle

March 10, 2016
5:30 p.m.
Portageville, NY

Producing Quality Beef: Adding Value to Feeder Cattle
Prevention is key to beef herd health. Amy Cornwell, with Zoetis will talk about vaccines to consider in the development of an effective cow/calf operation and pre-conditioning (weaning) health program. Mike Baker, Cornell University Beef Cattle Extension Specialist will review Feeder Calf marketing pools and New York feeding trials to assess health and nutrition programs conducted this past fall. Lynn Bliven and Nancy Glazier will provide an update of where we are with feeder calf pools in WNY.

2016 Dairy Day

March 15, 2016
10:00am-3:15pm
Cooperstown, NY

Cow Comfort - Money You're Leaving on the Table?



Cortland Area Dairy Managers Discussion Group

March 17, 2016
1-3pm
Cortland, NY

This is the 3rd meeting for our Discussion Group.  Our presenters will be Dan Welch and Kim Fortin from NYFarmNet. They will be discussing Farm Succession and Communication.  We will have food and refreshments! Please RSVP to Betsy, CCE Dairy Specialist at 607.391.2660 Ext. 415 or email bjh246@cornell.edu.  

Pesticide Applicator Training

Event Offers DEC Credits

March 18, 2016
12:30-3:30pm
Binghamton, NY

Pesticide Applicator Training - CCE Broome County, 840 Upper Front St., Binghamton

  • Instruction Class - March 18, 2016 - 12:30-3:30pm
  • Exam - April 1, 2016 - 12:30-3:30pm
  • Cost - $25/Instruction Class
3 DEC Re-Certification Credits Available

**Manuals available at an additional cost and MUST BE ORDERED BY MARCH 11, 2016 to ensure that they will be received before the class date. Manuals needed: Core Manual and Field and Forage (21).

Register online or call Jen Atkinson at 607.391.2660 Ext. 403 or email jma358@cornell.edu.

Order Manuals online at https://store.cornell.edu/c-873-cornell-coop-ext.aspx or call Jen Atkinson at 607.391.2660 Ext. 403 or email jma358@cornell.edu 

Contact Janice Degni at 607.391.2660 Ext. 414 or email jgd3@cornell.edu with questions.

Broome-Tioga-Chemung Farmers Discussion Group Meeting

March 23, 2016
1-3 pm
Owego, NY

Pro Dairy's Robert Lynch will be our featured speaker.  Please RSVP to Jen Atkinson at 607.391.2660 Ext. 403 or email jma358@cornell.edu. For questions contact Betsy Hicks at 607.391.2660 Ext. 415 or email bjh246@cornell.edu.

Feeder School: Hands-On Training for Feeders on Dairy Farms

March 24, 2016
Registration 10:00am, Program 10:30am-2:30pm
Ithaca, NY

Topics:
  • Feeder Basics
  • Economic Impacts of Feeding
  • Communication of Feed Manager w/ Owner/Herd Manager/Nutritionist
  • Dry matter:  what it is and why it matters, including Feeder Math
  • Feed Bunk scoring - causes of intake fluctuations, adjusting consequent feedings
  • Bunk Face maintenance, sampling techniques
  • Strategies to minimize shrink, including pre-batching grain
  • Feeder Safety 
Sponsors: Lallemand, Diamond V

Intended Audience: Feeders who are looking for a refresher on some of the basics of feeding management or those who are new to the position.

Cost:    $25 per person pre-reg by 3/22, $30 at door

Register online or call Jen Atkinson at 607.391.2660 Ext. 403 or email jma358@cornell.edu. For questions, call Betsy Hicks at 607.391.2660 Ext. 415 or email bjh246@cornell.edu.

April 2016

Precision Agriculture Day

April 4, 2016
8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Batavia, NY

Precision Agriculture Day
  • Have you mastered Precision Agriculture technology and want to take it to the next level? 
  • Are you mystified by this advanced technology, but are ready to start learning? 
  • Are you a student looking for different and exciting career options? 
  • Join an international consultant and local experts as we discuss Precision Agricultural technology an how it impacts you!

Hoof Health Solutions Course - Western Region Class

April 19 - April 20, 2016
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Pavilion, NY

Hoof Health Solutions Course - Western Region Class
This course will focus on lameness detection and treating lame cows. Training your team to identify and treat lame cows is of utmost importance for animal welfare!

CANCELED Footbath Treatment - Western Region

April 19, 2016
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Pavilion, NY

Discussion will focus on options for footbath treatments and will be targeted for farm owners/managers. Led by Chip Hendrickson

CLASS FULL Hoof Health Solutions Course - Eastern Region Class

April 21 - April 22, 2016
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Newark, NY

CLASS FULL Hoof Health Solutions Course - Eastern Region Class
This course will focus on lameness detection and treating lame cows. Training your team to identify and treat lame cows is of utmost importance for animal welfare!

Footbath Treatment - Eastern Region

April 21, 2016
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Canandaigua, NY

Discussion will focus on options for footbath treatments and will be targeted for farm owners/managers. Led by Chip Hendrickson

2016 Advanced Dairy Nutrition Short Course

April 28, 2016

http://ansci.cals.cornell.edu/advanced-dairy-nutrition

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