As we head into the spring planting season, many farmers are heading into their machine shops to get their equipment ready for the rush to plant. Much like machinery, the crop fields themselves need work during and after planting season. That’s where Agricultural Consulting Services (ACS) steps in to help.
Let’s face it, if you’re growing anything in the ground, you need to start with good soil. Nutrient-rich, water-holding, aerated soil. It’s the key to a good flower bed, vegetable patch, or even wildlife food plot. But like most things in life, the soil doesn’t speak to you and say,
Here in the Northeast, winter has its own list of chores that need to be done to prepare for the cold and the snowfall. Amid winterizing barns either by testing curtains or checking for possible frozen pipe areas, there are some items on the To-Do list that Dairy One can
It is the time of year that the corn crop is beginning to sprint. It is hard to find corn in the Northeast that was not planted under suitable conditions. With few exceptions, the majority of the corn planted has received ample amounts of precipitation and growing degree days this
By the time planting season comes to a close, it can be pretty tempting to put your planter away and not think of it again until we start to crest the hill of next spring. However, there are a number of steps you can take before storing your planter that
The health of the environment and climate affects few industries as directly as agriculture. From soil health to major weather events, the livelihood of farmers depends on mother nature. While we can’t control the weather, there are many things farmers are doing to address the issue of sustainability. We sat
Earlier this fall, one of our Agricultural Consulting Services (ACS) planners, was asked to put together some information for state legislators describing the value of farming in the northeast and the regulatory requirements that must be met to do so. This has great information for consumers unfamiliar with farming in
At the beginning of September, Dairy One employees from our laboratories and Ithaca office visited Sunnyside Farms in Scipio Center, NY to see Dairy One services in action. Sunnyside is a customer of Dairy One on many levels, using our cameras, networks, software support, and DHI testing services. They are
Since the weather has improved over the last few weeks, ACS and Dairy One field staff members have been a rare siting in the office. Farmers have been out in the field taking advantage of the good weather, which means our ACS staff have been especially busy. One of the
Agricultural Consulting Services, or ACS, is the crop consulting organization at Dairy One. ACS offices can also be found in Henrietta, NY. While they may not appear to fall directly under the Dairy One umbrella at first glance, ACS is a crucial piece of the Dairy One puzzle. Everything on
Fall is here! Are you considering taking another cut of hay? Here are 4 Things to Think About Before Taking a 4th or 5th Cut of Hay: 1. Stand Health – Crop Rotation Plan – A late fall cutting of hay, especially alfalfa, can have a detrimental effect on the
