Preparing Livestock Producers for Drought Conditions - Farmer Resources
Amy Barkley, Team Leader & Livestock Specialist
Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops Program
July 9, 2020
Drought Resources
Originally posted on Cornell's Beef Management Blog
- Pasture&Livestock_considerations during drought June 2020
- Feed_alternative:_corn_silage_with_and_without_ears
- Drought_and_Forages_Pro_Dairy
- Hay for sale
- Hay_Storage Don't_Waste_it!
- Planning,_de-stocking,_proper grazing,_feeding_and_financial_management
- North Dakota State University Drought page
- Importance of Vitamins_A&E
- Early_Weaning_Summary
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Upcoming Events
MILKING IT: Moving Milk Quality Forward
April 14, 2026
Springville, NY
April 14th from 11am-1pm
Education sessions by:
- CCE SWNY Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops
- Springville Veterinary Services, P.C.
- Quality Milk Production Services
New York Application for Dairy of Distinction
April 15, 2026
Purpose of Program
Attractive dairy farms give the consumer greater confidence in the wholesomeness of milk and stimulate milk sales which encourages public support of the dairy industry. The award gives recognition to the dairy farmer for maintaining a well-kept farmstead.
Virtual Egg Count Training for Sheep and Goats
April 23, 2026 : Virtual Fecal Egg Count Training for Sheep and Goats
Amy Barkley and Rachel Moody, Livestock Specialists with Cornell Cooperative Extension, will take attendees through the why, how, and interpretation of fecal egg count testing for sheep and goats using the McMaster method.
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