Dairy farming in New York has a rich history, but modern technology is reshaping operations and enhancing efficiency, productivity, and sustainability. Innovations such as automated milking systems...
How the physical appearance of cattle plays a role. Not all cattle breeds are the same. Just like how bodybuilders and marathon runners look very different, dairy and beef cattle have unique...
Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) is an aptly named program and an even more suitable acronym! FARM has been responding to the needs of our dairy industry for over a decade now by...
Think about the last time you had a smoothie. What were the necessary steps you took to make the finished product? You needed a recipe, a variety of ingredients, and a blender. Feeding dairy cows is...
Even now, at the start of 2023, the Coronavirus has taken the blame for many rising costs consumers see at local grocery stores and in many aspects of life. From automobile purchases to the cost of...
For farmers, being sustainable is not a new concept.New York dairy farmers care for their animals, employees, and the environment, which is essential to food production. As we head into the spring...
By Jessica Scillieri Smith, DVMI entered veterinary school with the desire to work with food animals. Being part of providing a safe and nutritious food supply, while ensuring animals were...
#stillfarming #farmstrongThe past two years have been a time that none of us are likely to forget. Life looks a little different for most people due to the global impacts COVID-19 has had. Wearing...
At some point during childhood, most farm kids dream of being a veterinarian and for some, that dream actually becomes a reality. For Dr. Carie Telgen, DVM, that dream started when she was 6 years...
A traditional end of the summer ritual in New York State might look something like this: back to school shopping, sleeping in, staying up late for a few more days, boating on a nearby lake, and most...
