Farm Ready Research - Wisconsin Beef Special Edition

December 8 - April 23, 2021
Varied- Based on Webinar

Farm Ready Research is Extension's agriculture winter webinar meeting series for farmers and ag professionals. Join the webinars to learn the most up-to-date information on topics from dairy and livestock production to farm management resources. Sessions begin December 2020 and run through April 2021. See a full list of topics at wisc.edu/FarmReadyResearch.Basic Lambing Skills for the 

2021 Winter Lunchtime Grazing Series

March 4 - April 29, 2021
12:00pm - 1:00pm

Join Rich Toebe of CCE Delaware for a series of lunchtime pasture management talks. These free meetings will cover basic pasture management topics for both the beginning and advanced grazier. Each session starts with a short presentation, followed by a facilitated roundtable discussion.

Reproductive Management Online Courses

March 12 - April 30, 2021

Taught in English and Spanish

Course Summary

This course will provide students with fundamental knowledge to understand and manage an effective dairy reproductive program. Cornell University faculty and PRO-DAIRY staff will cover key topics, including Anatomy and Physiology, Synchronization Protocols, Breeding Strategies, A.I. Techniques, Monitoring Reproductive Programs, and Heifer Reproduction Management.

Two courses are offered, covering the same content. One will be taught exclusively in English and one will be taught exclusively in Spanish.

You Can't Manage What You Can't Measure!

Are you participating in the Dairy Farm Business Summary? This FREE and CONFIDENTIAL program is available to all NY Dairy Farmers. You can work with our Farm Business Management Specialist to analyze your financial situation, set future goals, and make sound financial decisions based on your farm's data. The summary and analysis report you receive includes over 12 financial statements, including ratios at the per cow and per cwt level. Learn more here! 

Important Notice for Licensed Pesticide Applicators

Important Notice for Licensed Pesticide Applicators!

Because of COVID-19, the NYS DEC did not require growers whose licenses expired in November of 2019 or later to renew their applicator's license in order to buy & spray restricted-use materials during the 2020 growing season. That discretionary policy is no longer in effect. If your license expired between November 2019 and Nov. 23, 2020, you must obtain the full number of recertification credits and renew your license. Starting Nov. 24, 2020, you cannot buy or apply pesticides until your license has been renewed. The DEC is giving growers a 90-day grace period before adding penalty credits to overdue renewal applications. Growers should complete COVID-delayed license renewals by February 23, 2021. If your license expires after Nov. 23, 2020, you will follow the typical DEC renewal process.