PRO-DAIRY

March 25, 2025
Conference

This conference provides an opportunity for dairy producers, veterinarians, feed industry representatives, and agriservice personnel to enhance their knowledge of current herd health and nutrition management techniques while networking with other professionals.

March 28-29, 2025
Workshop

The annual Dairy Discovery program provides New York youth with fun, hands-on science-oriented learning experiences in dairy production and management topics that feature the unique facilities, industry professionals, and staff at Cornell University.

March 28, 2025
Webinar

On March 25, 2024, H5N1 was detected in samples collected from sick cows on dairy farms in Texas and Kansas. Since then additional cases have been identified in cattle on dairy farms in other states.

An HPAI and wild bird populations webinar is scheduled for 11 AM, March 28. Registration is required.

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. A special episode features discussion with New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Commissioner Richard Ball. He discusses hot topics in the dairy industry including immigration, local processing capacity, and HPAI, as well as grant funding opportunities for NYS farmers.

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.

New on-demand format!

PRO-DAIRY has added two cropping systems courses, Crop Management and Forage Management, to its roster of on-demand, online courses. Other options are Calf and Heifer Management, Milk Quality, Transition Cow Management and Spanish Online Dairy Worker Training.

Regional Program
March 2025

Experts will share important information for farmers, employees, custom manure applicators, and farm advisors to manage manure while keeping employees safe, protecting natural resources and maximizing farm productivity. All sites feature the NYSDEC required Manure Applicator Training

Regional Program
March 18 - 19, 2025

Dr. Melissa Cantor, Penn State University, will present new research into extended colostrum feeding both as a preventative therapy and an intervention strategy for sick calves. She will also delve into new uses of calf-hood technologies such as activity monitors, auto-feeders, and the role that AI can play.

Regional Program
March 2025

Are transition calves a bottleneck in your heifer rearing program? Want to upskill your employees to improve the calf transition period? Join regional dairy specialists and PRO-DAIRY for this comprehensive, one-day, hands-on workshop offered in English and Spanish.