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PRO-DAIRY

Enhancing New York’s dairy industry through education and applied research since 1988.

The PRO-DAIRY mission

Facilitate New York state economic development by increasing the competitiveness and sustainability of New York's dairy farm businesses through industry-applied research and educational programs that enhance farm profitability, while advancing dairy producers and agribusiness professionals' knowledge, skills and enthusiasm.

Featured Programming

Cornell Cow Convos podcast

This monthly podcast series led by PRO-DAIRY and CCE Dairy Specialists features current, new and emerging topics of interest to the dairy industry right now. New episodes are released on the last Thursday of the month.

Webinar recordings

PRO-DAIRY regularly offers webinars in English and Spanish. Topics focus on the latest dairy research and practical on-farm information for dairy producers. Most webinars are recorded and available after the live presentation.

On-demand online courses

PRO-DAIRY offers a suite of dairy production on-demand online courses. Some dairy management background is helpful, but the courses include basic to advanced content taught by leaders in the field.

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PRO-DAIRY News

Annual Report

The Manager

The Manager, published by Progressive Dairy, includes a useful combination of research, updates, how to's and action steps on every aspect of managing a dairy business.

 

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Report

Dairy Market Watch
The May 2026 Dairy Market Watch provides an overview of dairy market trends affecting producers in the Northeast Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO #1). Component production remained historically strong, with average butterfat and protein tests...
  • Cornell Cooperative Extension
  • PRO-DAIRY
  • Animal Science
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Cornell CALS PRO-DAIRY hosts annual Dairy Discovery Workshop for youth
Dairy youth gained hands-on experience in milk quality and milk production recently at the Dairy Discovery Workshop hosted by Cornell CALS PRO-DAIRY. Held March 27-28 on the Cornell University Ithaca campus, this year’s program was themed...
  • PRO-DAIRY
  • Animal Science
  • Dairy
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Report

Dairy Market Watch
Average butterfat and protein levels in Northeast milk fell slightly in April from the month prior, but were higher year over year. The Statistical Uniform Price, not including PPD, rose to $18.80/cwt, and with a $3.43 PPD, the effective price...
  • Cornell Cooperative Extension
  • PRO-DAIRY
  • Animal Science
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Financial and environmental planning assistance available
Financial and environmental assistance planning grants are available through the Dairy Advancement Program (DAP). DAP is designed to enhance long-term viability of New York dairy farms while maintaining a commitment to environmental stewardship...
  • Cornell Cooperative Extension
  • Cornell Dairy
  • PRO-DAIRY
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PRO‑DAIRY opens applications for 2026–2027 Junior DAIRY LEADER class
Cornell CALS PRO‑DAIRY is now accepting applications for the 2026–2027 Junior DAIRY LEADER (JDL) program, a yearlong leadership and career‑development experience designed for motivated 16‑ to 19‑year‑old students in 11th or 12th grade who are...
  • Cornell Cooperative Extension
  • Cornell Dairy
  • PRO-DAIRY

The Dairy Advancement Program

Program

Plan for the future of your dairy

The Dairy Advancement Program, in partnership with the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, is designed to enhance profitability of New York dairy farms while maintaining a commitment to environmentally responsible dairy farming.

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