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RECIPE REPORT: STRAWBERRY RHUBARB BARS
June is a month full of sunshine and summer foods, but most importantly it’s a time to celebrate all things dairy. As we mark National...
Jun 172 min read
WHAT'S HAPPENING ON THE FARM
Happy National Dairy Month! Despite what seems like constant rainy weather, we were able to take advantage of a few dry days to begin our first cutting of the season. During the last week of May our team successfully completed and covered the first haylage bunk after two long days of chopping.
Jun 172 min read
DRAINAGE PROJECT ENTERS A NEW PHASE
Increased awareness of the impact of nutrient loading from agricultural activities has driven public and producer interest alike in...
Jun 173 min read
ARE FARMERS WILLING TO SELL OUTSIDE OF CO-OPS, BECOME CERTIFIED ORGANIC, OR GRAZE THEIR COWS?
At the end of April I defended my master’s thesis. I spent 18 months collecting data from Northeastern dairy farmers. While my peers at...
Jun 173 min read
SPRING PLANTING WINDOW WOES
The month of May has come and gone, and we still have a good portion of our corn acreage left to plant here at Miner Institute. While we...
Jun 172 min read
OPTIMIZING MELOXICAM USE FOR PAIN MANAGEMENT IN CALF DEHORNING
Dehorning is a widespread practice on dairy farms, undertaken to remove horns or inhibit their growth. This procedure primarily aims to enhance safety for handlers and prevent injuries among herd animals. Recognizing that dehorning causes pain and discomfort, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) supports the practice yet strongly emphasizes the importance of effective pain management.
Jun 173 min read
A NON-NEGOTIABLE DETERMINANT OF FARM LONGEVITY
Resilience is defined by the Oxford dictionary as “the capacity to withstand or to recover quickly from difficulties.” As a high school...
Jun 173 min read
DON'T PUT A FREEZE, FOR TOO LONG, ON YOUR COLOSTRUM
Colostrum is one of the most important meals for a newborn calf. Its administration is required to be appropriately timed in the right...
Jun 173 min read
TECHNOLOGY FOR NUTRITIONISTS & THE FARMERS THEY WORK WITH
Early in June we had the pleasure of hosting the Cornell-Miner Dairy Nutrition and Management Short Course – a 4-day immersive experience...
Jun 173 min read
FROM THE FARM REPORT: MANURE PIT SAFETY TRAINING
In early April, Miner Institute hosted Dan Neenan from the National Education Center for Agricultural Safety (www.necasag.org) for a manure pit and confined space safety training for first responders. This training was organized by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Clinton County and Cornell Cooperative Extension of St. Lawrence County with financial support from DFA, Cargill, Poulin Grain, AgroLiquid, Farm Bureau, Farm Credit East, Foy Agency Insurance, and the Kevin Daniels
May 272 min read
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