Beef Cattle Resources
Updates and Announcements
Updated 12/7/20
Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2
Are you a farmer or rancher whose operation has been directly impacted by the coronavirus pandemic? USDA is implementing Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 for agricultural producers who continue to face market disruptions and associated costs because of COVID-19.
USDA’s Farm Service Agency will accept CFAP 2 applications from September 21 through December 11, 2020.
For more information visit the link below:
Thinking of Starting a Red Meat Packing Plant in NYS?
Wed, Dec 9, 2020, 12-1:30pm
This webinar will lay out some of the primary considerations for opening a red meat slaughter and processing facility, from infrastructure to regulations and from labor to financing.
Hosted by Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Livestock Program Work Team.
Register in advance for this free session. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
HOW TO BETTER COMMUNICATE WITH YOUR LOCAL MEAT PROCESSOR
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County will be collaborating with Lewis, St. Lawrence & Clinton county Extensions to host a webinar, How to Better Communicate with Your Local Meat Processor, on Friday, December 18th, 2020 from 7:00pm-8:00pm. Registration is Free. Veterans and Military families are welcome and encouraged to attend!
COVID-19 has encouraged families to raise their own meat, increasing demand for local meat processing. This online class will go over how to effectively communicate, prepare and plan with your local meat processor, understand the difference between USDA and custom cutting and Q&A with local meat processor, Tyler Ebersol, owner and operator of Ebersol’s Custom Cutting, Inc.
This program was created and will be instructed by Gabby Wormuth- Jefferson CCE, Betsy Hodge- St. Lawrence CCE, Mellissa Spence- Lewis CCE and Grace Ott- Clinton CCE.
To register, visit https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYrcumqqT4uHt3-MtEXV15Z1x7bVREdioNo.
If you would like more information, need help registering or have any questions, please contact [Gabrielle Wormuth] at 315-788-8450 ext 278 or email grw67@cornell.edu.
Farm Ready Research – Wisconsin Beef Special Edition
Farm Ready Research is Extension’s agriculture winter webinar meeting series for farmers and ag professionals. Join the webinars to learn the most up-to-date information on topics from dairy and livestock production to farm management resources. Sessions begin December 2020 and run through April 2021. See a full list of topics at wisc.edu/FarmReadyResearch.
Beef agenda:
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Using the Estimating Hay Needs and Heifer Enterprise Budget Decision Tools December 8, 2020
Amanda Cauffman, Bill Halfman, Carolyn Ihde, Ryan Sterry, UW-Madison Extension Livestock Program Educators -
An Update on Mineral and Vitamin Needs for Beef Cattle* January 12, 2021
Dr. Stephanie Hansen, Iowa State University -
Driftless Region Beef Conference January 26-28, 2021
Register at: http://www.aep.iastate.edu/beef/ -
Management of Newly Weaned Calves in the Feedlot* February 9, 2021
Dr. Dan Thompson, DVM, Iowa State University - Hairy Heel Wart: A Threat for the Health and Production of Cattle in Beef Operations* February 23, 2021. Dr. Doerte Doepfer, UW-Madison School of Veterinarian Medicine
- Pasture Weed Management March 9, 2021Dr. Mark Renz, UW-Madison Extension Specialist
- Direct Marketing Meat and Introduction to Meat Suite March 23, 2021. Matt LeRoux, Cornell Cooperative Extension
UW-Madison Extension Cow/Calf Days and Wisconsin Feeder Workshops will be combined to create the Wisconsin Beef Special Edition Webinar Series. Join your local Extension Livestock Program Educators, UW Outreach Specialist, and esteemed keynote speakers as they present current topics on beef production. Take the opportunity to learn from and discuss with experts on the following date or listen to the recording when it works best for you (registration required). Each session will begin at 7:00 PM CT with a presentation followed by a Q& A session until 8:30 PM CT.
Register here: wisc.edu/FarmReadyResearch.
Thirteenth Annual Winter Green Up Grazing Conference
Join us at our thirteenth Winter Green-Up, the Capital District’s original grazing conference!
January 13, 20 & 27, 2021, 1:00 PM-3:00 PM EST—Online Zoom Meeting
Three sessions—$35 • Two sessions—$25 • One session—$15 • prices are per person
Register: https://tinyurl.com/WinterGreenUp2021
Links to the Zoom meetings will be emailed to you after registration.
For questions, contact Ashley Pierce at 518-649-0267/arp253@cornell.edu
For assistance with registration, 518-765-2518/cce-caahp@cornell.edu
Direct Marketing Beef? Beef Checkoff Hosts Marketing Webinar Series
COVID-19 has greatly impacted consumers’ day to day life and food purchasing, but throughout 2020 we continue to see a strong demand for beef. Many consumers are turning to local farmers to meet this demand. The New York Beef Council will be hosting a series of webinars throughout the winter for beef farmers marketing beef direct to consumers.
Join Jean O’Toole, Executive Director of the New York Beef Council as she shares her passion & tips of best practices for marketing your farm and beef direct to consumers. Jean has 15 years of experience in marketing and promoting beef and a previous career in foodservice. All webinars are free and will be hosted via Zoom.
- Learning Your Beef Cuts
Thursday, January 14th
7:00 PM—8:00 PM - Marketing & Cooking Underutilized Cuts
Thursday, February 11th
7:00 PM—8:00 PM - Adding Value to Your Marketing Display
Thursday, March 11th
7:00 PM—8:00 PM
For more information visit www.nybeef.org/farmers-fencepost. Pre-register to Katherine Staiger, kstaiger@nybeef.org or 315-339-6922.
Share your beef story
How it Works: Throughout the month of February a series of weekly webinars will assist participants in developing their knowledge and confidence in advocating for beef.
Who Should Participate: Beef Farmers, Industry Representatives, or Youth over 16 years old interested in gaining new skills and confidence in promoting beef.
Register Online: Visit www.nybeef.org/farmers-fencepost.
Questions or Concerns? Please contact Katherine Staiger, 845-325-4721
Resources
Disease and Health
Beef Herd Health
Coccidiosis: Symptoms, Prevention, and Treatment in Sheep, Goats, and Calves
Common Diseases of Grazing Beef Cattle
Common Health Problems of Beef Cattle
New York State Integrated Pest Management: Livestock Resources
The Merck Veterinary Manual
Grazing
Common Diseases of Grazing Beef Cattle
Grass-fed Beef
Graze Magazine
Grazing Basics for Beginners
Grazing Contracts for Livestock
Grazing Networks for Livestock Producers
Green Grass, Green Jobs: Increasing Livestock Production on Underutilized Grasslands in NYS
Nutrient Management for Pastures
On Pasture
Poisonous Plants to Livestock & Other Animals
Rotational Grazing
Savory Institute - Holistic Land & Livestock Management
Selecting Cattle to Improve Grazing Distribution Patterns, Rangeland Health and Water Quality
Stockman Grass Farmer
Magazines
Beef Magazine
Graze Magazine
On Pasture
Stockman Grass Farmer
Management
Basic Beef Production Guidelines
Beef Farm Sustainability Checksheet
Beef Quality Assurance
Cornell Beef Cattle Management
Dairy Beef
Organic Standards for Livestock Production
Penn State Beef Cattle Economics and Budgeting
Penn State Beef Cattle Management Tools
Winter Management of the Beef Cattle Herd
Marketing
Guide to Direct Marketing Livestock & Poultry
How to Direct Market Your Beef
Organic Standards for Livestock Production
Penn State Beef Cattle Economics and Budgeting
Penn State Beef Marketing Resources
Nutrition
Custom Feeding Cattle
Nutrition and Feeding of the Cow-Calf Herd
Nutrient Requirements of Beef Cattle
Nutritional Requirements of Beef Cattle
Rations for Growing and Finishing Beef Cattle
Reproduction and Genetics
Breeding, Genetics, and Reproduction
Reproductive Management of Commercial Beef Cows
Reproduction and Genetics
Selecting Cattle to Improve Grazing Distribution Patterns, Rangeland Health and Water Quality
Last updated November 18, 2021
Introducing the New York State Forage Exchange!
Within New York State several regions have experienced drought conditions reducing the quality and quantity of forages produced for dairy and livestock production. To help agricultural producers locate forage to purchase, or for producers that have forage to sell, Cornell Cooperative Extension announces the NYS Forage Exchange website, nysforageexchange.com
The NYS Forage Exchange provides a free system to match potential sellers and buyers of forage within New York State. Sellers can easily register within the system and then post the forage they have available to sell. Potential purchasers can browse the advertisements, and then contact the seller through email for additional information or to complete purchase arrangements.
Watch this screencast on how to use the NYS Forage Exchange.
This is a moderated website, so all ad submissions are reviewed for appropriateness before publication on the forage exchange website. The information provided is general and educational in nature. Employees of Cornell University and Cornell Cooperative Extension do not endorse or recommend any specific product or seller listed on this site.
BQA Continuing Education Opportunities
Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) is a program focused on training cattle producers in management practices. The training is based on national guidelines and scientific research with the purpose of enhancing carcass quality and safety, thereby protecting the consumer confidence in our beef supply. Topics covered during the certification process include safe handling and use of health care products, safe animal handling, animal welfare and record keeping. BQA re-certification is required every 3 years.
There are no upcoming BQA opportunities at this time. (Updated 12/7/20)