e-Leader Newsletter

Timely news is delivered via e-Alerts and a monthly e-Leader emailed newsletter. This list is also used for program, webinar and forage management updates. Highlights from e-Leader are featured below.
five young people stand together

News

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
cows in a dairy barn

Report

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
a red dairy barn

News

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
students on a tour in front of calf hutches

News

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
two people perform a manure safety test

News

Cornell CALS PRO‑DAIRY has released a comprehensive Manure Gas Safety Technical Guide designed to help farmers, farm employees and agricultural service providers better understand and manage the atmospheric hazards associated with manure...
  • Cornell Cooperative Extension
  • PRO-DAIRY
  • Animal Science