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This is a video recording of a presentation presented by Jerry Brunetti, a soil extpert, focusing on better soil conservation by taking a chemical and biological approach. The lecture shows how better soil conservation leads to healthier animals which inturns givefarms a better competitive advantage. Included is a brief history of soil conservation and the latest and new methods used into today's industry.
A 10 minute video that shows 12 months on a farm outside of Ithaca which handles a flock of 100 sheep year round and 100 head of dairy heifers for the summer. Includes: handling “hot” fences, unique “no gate” set up, 40 acres of turnips for winter grazing and more.
This 20 min. long video discusses the proper cleaning and sanitation for a farm business. The video includes on farm demonstrations and scientific information presented from university experts. It’s a very informative video on various aspects of production that anyone should now if they already have a processing plant or are looking into starting a process company along with your small farm.
Department of Animal Science, Cornell University
A program that aims to facilitate New York State economic development by increasing the profitability and competitiveness of its dairy industry.
PRO-DAIRY
Cornell University
272 Morrison Hall
Ithaca, NY 14853
Phone: (607) 255-4285
Department of Applied Economics and Management, Cornell University
A regional summary of New York State dairy farm financial and production data. Provides helpful information to analyze your own farm's strengths and weaknesses. Special DFBS reports are available for grazing herds and small herds. Small Herd Farms: 65 Cows or Fewer (1999) is available online at http://aem.cornell.edu/outreach/extensionpdf/eb0012.pdf.
To obtain a copy of your region's Dairy Farm Business Summary, contact Linda Putnam at (607) 255-8429 or ldp2@cornell.edu.
Department of Animal Science, Cornell University, Pro-Dairy
This program is designed for students, dairy farmers, agribusiness people, and others who have a sincere interest in dairy farm management. Objectives are to gain a further understanding of the integration and application of dairy farm management principles and programs with respect to progressive dairying and related industries.
Mark Stephenson, Smart Marketing Series, Department of Applied Economics and Management, Cornell University
Mark Stephenson discusses how price risk in dairy markets can be managed through the development and implementation of a marketing plan.
The Cornell Dairy Profit Monitor is a great tool for any dairy farm whether grazing, large, small, organic, or any combination of the above. One of its advantages is that it allows you to enter financial information on a monthly basis, rather than at the end of the year. It can help you track the financial impact of decisions or changes you make in your business on a regular basis. You can also see how your business compares to farms of similar sizes or management systems. And if you are a grazing dairy, it can help obtain better financial information on grazing farms, especially if you use the information at year end to fill out the Cornell Dairy Farm Business Summary. We frequently hear that there's not enough good information available - so here's your chance to help improve the situation!
Joe Lauer, Jim Coors, Randy Shaver, University of Wisconsin Extension
Beginning with the 2000 Wisconsin Corn Hybrid Performance Trial, ranking of corn hybrid quality was estimated using MILK2000. In the corn silage hybrid trials, samples were analyzed using near infrared spectroscopy (NIR) equations derived from previous work of Jim Coors and Joe Lauer at UW-Madison. Plot samples were dried, ground, and analyzed for crude protein (CP), acid detergent fiber (ADF), neutral detergent fiber (NDF), in vitro cell wall digestibility (CWD), in vitro digestibility (IVD), and starch content. Using these values and silage yield data, the MILK2000 spreadsheet was used to calculate corn silage performance indices (milk/ton and milk/ac).
University of Missouri Outreach Program
To order book, call (573) 882-7216. If you wish to use cash sale instead of invoice, e-mail str4@cornell.edu.
Penn State University
A resource for advisory team leaders and developers, including a handbook that can be printed off the CD.
$25. Make checks payable to The Pennsylvania State University.
To order, contact:
Dr. Lisa Holden
Department of Dairy & Animal Sciences
Penn State University
339 ASI Bldg
University Park, PA 16802
Phone: (814) 863-3672
E-mail: lholden@psu.edu
Penn State Dairy Alliance
A 9-page guide that contains tips for writing standard operating procedures on your dairy. Also outlines several examples of standard operating procedure formats. Single copies are available free of charge.
To obtain a copy, contact the Penn State Publications Distribution Center at (814) 865-6713.