Newsletters

NewslettersPlease contact one of our specialists to receive a copy of our newsletter, or click on the links below. 

Crops, Cows, and Critters 
Our periodic newsletter with valuable information, resources, field notes, and upcoming events.

Dairy Market Watch
Dairy Market Watch is an educational newsletter to keep producers informed of changing market factors affecting the dairy industry. Dairy Market Watch is published on the last Tuesday of every month, funded in part by Cornell Pro-Dairy, and is compiled by Katelyn Walley-Stoll, Business Management Specialist with the Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock & Field Crops Program.

Weekly Updates
A copy of the weekly email sent to our region's agricultural producers that contain timely bites of information and additional hyperlinked resources. Sign up for this free resource here to receive it directly to your inbox! 

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Upcoming Events

Shop Talk: Integrated Weed Management

Event Offers DEC Credits

March 19, 2025
Andover, NY

Mike Hunter, Field Crop IPM Coordinator, will share his knowledge on managing weeds. The discussion will cover various management practices in both conventional and organic settings, including herbicide-resistant weeds.

NY Beef Producers Association (NYBPA) Region 2 Meeting

March 21, 2025
Lakewood, NY

Join is for a roundtable discussion with Jeff Hostetter of Select Sires, Phil Trowbridge of Trowbridge Farms, Dr. Shannon Carpenter DVM NYSCHAP Coordinator for NYSAGM, division of Animal Industry, Dr. Katie Card-Allen, DVM Regional Field Veterinarian on Best Practices for Cow-Calf producers. A proactive approach to animal health for mama and baby.

All are welcome. Membership in these beef producer groups is not required.
Following the buffet dinner, a short business meeting will kick off the evening. We will then move to the roundtable discussion.


Class A CDL Training Course

January 18, 2025
February 22, 2025
March 22, 2025

NYS Certified Instructor: Todd Swimelar, "The CDL Guy"

Training required by NYS to take Class A CDL exam and driving test.

Permit not required for classroom time, but is required for driving time. 

Announcements

Transition Heifer Calf Program

Join us for this hand-on program and demos! We will be offering this program in English and in Spanish.

Calf and heifer managers, dairy herdspersons, farm owners, and heifer raisers interested in learning more about how to better house and manage animals as they transition from the calf phase to the weaned heifer phase.

Topics covered:

Nutrition
Health
Housing Management
Inventory Management

Biosecurity: All attendees must wear clean clothes and boots. You will be required to scrub and disinfect footwear upon arrival to the program and before leaving.

Registration: $25 per person (includes lunch)