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Video Lessons on Various Topics Related to Managing a Dairy Operation

1. Soil, Animal & Human Health

http://breeze.cce.cornell.edu/p82602480/

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.

2.Grazing in the Grass

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-656494645574113930

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.

3. Sanitation for Small Dairy Processors

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-8952932199056957195&hl=en

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.


PRO-DAIRY

http://www.ansci.cornell.edu/prodairy/index.html

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


Dairy Farm Business Summary

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.


Total Dairy Management

http://www.ansci.cornell.edu/dm/

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.


Developing a Dairy Marketing Plan

http://hortmgt.aem.cornell.edu/pdf/smart_marketing/stephenson5-02.PDF

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.


Cornell Dairy Profit Monitor

http://www.dairyprofit.cornell.edu/

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!


Using MILK2000 to Estimate Corn Hybrid Silage Performance

http://www.uwex.edu/ces/crops/uwforage/Milk2000silage.html

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).


Quickbooks: Using Quickbooks to Manage Your Dairy Farm

http://agebb.missouri.edu/commag/dairy/tools.htm

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.


Pennsylvania Dairy Advisory Teams CD-ROM

http://dat.das.psu.edu/index.cfm?PageDefs=Resources/_incPgDefsCDs.cfm

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


Dairy Diagnostics Tool Box

http://www.ansci.umn.edu/dairy/toolbox/toolbox.htm
University of Minnesota Extension Service The Minnesota Dairy Diagnostics Tool Box is intended to support dairy diagnostic team professionals in completing an accurate and comprehensive analysis of a dairy farm business.

Standard Operating Procedures: A Writing Guide

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.