March was a milestone month for the Mobile Dairy Experience (MDE), as the tour officially launched for 2026 and traveled across New York State to connect with diverse audiences—from policymakers and...
The first days and weeks of a calf’s life play a critical role in shaping its long-term health, productivity, and well-being. Thoughtful early-life care is not just about getting calves through...
Good nutrition is the foundation of both milk quality and animal health. On New York dairy farms, feeding cows isn’t guesswork — it’s a precise blend of biology, data, and daily management. Every...
Animal agriculture is more than a way of life in New York — it is a foundational economic engine that sustains rural communities, bolsters local businesses, and contributes significantly to the...
Women farmers are shaping the future of agriculture every day—planting, harvesting, innovating, and leading with resilience and care. As the United Nations celebrates the International Year...
Critics often spotlight animal agriculture while underestimating emissions from fossil fuels, transportation, and deforestation. Globally, livestock farming accounts for approximately 14.5% of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). However, in the United States, agriculture contributes only about 10-12% of total emissions, with animal agriculture accounting for just 4% (EPA) and dairy contributing just 2% of total emissions.
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...
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...
For generations, farmers have been the key to providing a healthy, safe, and affordable food supply. In addition to producing food, farmers must also think about the future and making sure that the...
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...
