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Crops, Cows & Critters - Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock & Field Crops Newsletter Sponsorship
December 31, 2023
December 20, 2024
SWNY Skilled and Modern Trained Butcher Roundtable Discussion
September 16, 2024 : Skilled and Modern Trained Butcher Roundtable Discussion
Olean, NY
Composting Livestock Mortality and Butcher Waste
September 17, 2024
Friendship, NY
Allegany County Farmer Neighbor Dinner
September 25, 2024
Alfred Station, NY
Silvopasture - Planting Trees in Pasture Workshop
October 1, 2024
Franklinville, NY
Weekly USDA Farmer's Market Price Reporting is Starting to Come in!
This weekly price reporting information shows the range and average prices that farmers across the state receive for vegetables, fruit, meats, and dairy products using Square Point of Sale software. This article shares more about the project as well as opportunities to get involved and contribute to the price reporting.
Preparing for Hot Weather by Steve Hadcock
As I write this article (5/20/2024), we are experiencing some unusually warm weather. While I hope that some cooler and more seasonable days will return, we can expect many hot, humid days this summer. Now is a good time to start thinking about how you will protect yourself, your family members, and your employees from heat-related illnesses.
MeatSuite is a Free Online Database for Farmers to Advertise Bulk Meats
Amy Barkley, Livestock Specialist
Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops Program
This online database of farms received over 8,300 visits from NYS customers in 2023 and is anticipated to gain momentum into 2024. You can join for free at any time. If you're already a member, this is a friendly reminder to make updates to your page.
What the Ag Census Has to Say About Farm Labor
Katelyn Walley, Business Management Specialist and Team Leader
Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops Program
The Ag Census counts Hired Farm Labor and collects data on the number of farms with hired labor, the total number of hired farm workers, and the total payroll paid for hired labor. Separately, the number of farms with migrant or contract labor and the total number of migrant workers is also collected. Farms can have both migrant and hired labor, and migrant labor is not included in the total payroll paid nor number of hired farm workers. Many farms also rely on unpaid farm labor that is typically performed by family members, and the ag census collects that data as well (although, it's not included here).
Northeast Goat and Sheep Dairy Development Grant is Now Accepting Applications!
Amy Barkley, Livestock Specialist
Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops Program
The Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center is now accepting applications for their Goat and Sheep Dairy Development Grants, which can be used for both individual business projects and sector enhancement projects. The deadline to apply is June 6.
Livestock Checkoff Programs 101
Amy Barkley, Livestock Specialist
Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops Program
You may have heard of checkoff programs, but aren't sure exactly what they are, or what they mean to you as a livestock producer. This article sheds some light on the basics.
Reporting Winter Storm Damage - It's Important!
Katelyn Walley, Business Management Specialist and Team Leader
Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops Program
Winter's here, and with that comes high winds, heavy snow loads, power outages, and damages that negatively impact your farm business. Katelyn Walley shares the importance of documenting damages and reporting them here, along with key contact information.
2022 National Beef Quality Audit Results
Amy Barkley, Livestock Specialist
Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops Program
Every 5 years, this audit is used to identify trends in the beef market and in beef cattle in general. It also helps the industry gain an understanding of how the implementation of the Beef Quality Assurance Program has helped reduce losses and improve quality.
Please help us add contacts to our SWNY Farm Service Provider Directory!
Amy Barkley, Livestock Specialist
Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops Program
We want to know which categories and contacts would be most helpful to you! Please take 2 minutes to answer our anonymous survey at https://tinyurl.com/SWNYServiceProviders.
When Milk Prices Are Lousy - Should You Dream Big?
Katelyn Walley, Business Management Specialist and Team Leader
Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops Program
Milk price fluctuations dramatically affect dairy farm business planning, and diversification could be a solution. Here, Katelyn Walley-Stoll outlines five diversification options, including value-added dairy, alternative livestock, alternative crops, agritourism, and renewable energy. The importance of risk assessment and financial planning in pursuing these opportunities is emphasized.
Custom CAFO Manure Applicators Required to Register with DEC
Affected custom applicators have until January 18th, 2024 to register with DEC on their website and then submit annual report activities. Learn more from CALS PRO-DAIRY here.
Regulations for Processing Poultry for Sale
Amy Barkley, Livestock Specialist
Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops Program
Processing regulations surrounding poultry for sale can be confusing. There's much to know regarding what birds you can process, where you can process them, and who you can sell them to. This article outlines the two available options for getting poultry processed in NYS.
Upcoming Events
SWNY Skilled and Modern Trained Butcher Roundtable Discussion
September 16, 2024 : Skilled and Modern Trained Butcher Roundtable Discussion
Olean, NY
Broiler Processing Workshop at Green Heron Growers
September 17, 2024 : Broiler Processing Workshop at Green Heron Growers
Panama, NY
Composting Livestock Mortality and Butcher Waste
September 17, 2024
Friendship, NY
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