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Transforming Dairy Farms with Data
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How to Scout and Troubleshoot Problems in Crops
The Benefits of Tai Chi
Alex Benoit: Investigating cow metabolism to enhance dairy sustainability
Health Benefits of Dairy
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June is Dairy Month! Check out page 12 for the history of the dairy industry!
Dairy cows from one of the local dairy farms in Sullivan County wishing you a Happy Dairy Month!
Welcome to the Issue!
Page 3 Happy Dairy Month!
Page 4 Transforming dairy farms with data
Page 6 How to Scout and Troubleshoot Problems in Crops
Page 7 Animal Waterers for Livestock Farms
Page 9 Heap Cooling Benefit
Page 10 April DHIA Report
Page 12 Fast Facts!
Page 14 Alex Benoit: Investigating cow metabolism to enhance dairy sustainability
Page 16 The Benefits of Tai Chi
Page 17 Health Benefits of Dairy
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Page 20 Sullivan County Youth Fair coming up in August!
Page 21 Stress Less for a Healthier Heart!
Page 22 Save SNAP-Ed!
Page 23 Thanks to our Sponsors!
Page 24 Strengthening Families
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HAPPY DAIRY MONTH!
TRANSFORMING DAIRY FARMS WITH DATA
Written by Caroline Stamm
Submitted by Aaron Denman,
Association Operations Coordinator
Martin Perez is helping to develop an ecosystem of networked technologies and management techniques for the 21st century farm.
Amidst farm fields and dairy barns, an agricultural revolution is underway — with algorithms, sensors, and automation changing the face of farming. Martin Perez ‘25, a doctoral student in animal science at Cornell University,
works at the forefront of this change, using the power of data to transform the way dairy farms operate. His research focuses on developing and testing automated monitoring systems for dairy cows, and aims to improve animal wellbeing, farm efficiency, and the sustainability of the dairy industry.
Perez works in the lab of Dr. Julio Giordano, associate professor of animal science. One of his early projects evaluated commercially available sensor systems that tracked rumination patterns and activity
levels in dairy cows. Could these automated monitoring systems effectively detect illnesses like mastitis and metabolic issues, allowing for earlier treatment?
In a randomized clinical trial, one group of cows received intensive manual checks by Perez and his colleagues, while another group was fitted with automated sensors that the researchers then relied on for health alerts. “We found that cow performance didn’t differ between the groups,” Perez said. “These sensor systems can be used to track cow health without negatively impacting the cows, which validates their potential for health management.”
Perez works with farm data harnessed from cow monitors and sensors, encompassing everything from cows’ behavior and physiology to productivity metrics
But Perez’s vision extends beyond that initial study. His current research pushes boundaries by combining multiple sensor streams— rumination, activity, body temperature, feeding behavior and more—from a mix of wearable and non-wearable sensors combined with existing data on the cows. Then, using machine learning, he unifies this flood of data into integrated predictive models w w
for cow health and management.
“We used machine learning algorithms to analyze this data and identify patterns that might indicate potential health problems,” Perez explained. “We achieved success by combining automated machine learning with more established methods. Our expertise in animal health also played a crucial role.
“This approach allowed us to develop algorithms that perform well in realworld settings, and we’re currently testing them on commercial farms,” he added.
Perez’s work is one component of an ambitious project headed by Giordano called the Cornell Agricultural Systems Testbed and Demonstration Site (CAST) for the Farm of the Future. CAST advances data-driven solutions for climate-smart agriculture through developing, testing and demonstrating technologies in realworld farm settings.
“CAST lets us implement new technologies in commercial dairy, crop and livestock operations,” said Perez. “We can then rigorously analyze the impacts and share those insights with farmers to facilitate adoption of beneficial innovations.”
CAST is made up of three
farms in New York state: the Cornell University Ruminant Center in Harford, the Musgrave Research Farm in Aurora and the Cornell Teaching Dairy Barn in Ithaca. Perez and his colleagues tackle agriculture’s digital transformation from multiple angles: cow sensors and predictive analytics; environmental monitoring; and autonomous farm machinery. Data integration and traceability spans the entire food supply chain.
Perez sees digital agriculture and data integration as crucial to feeding the world’s growing population in a sustainable way. In late 2016, he came to Cornell as an intern in Giordano’s lab to work on the problem. In 2018, he officially began his PhD program under Giordano.
For Perez, CAST represents an opportunity to merge multiple disciplines: animal science, data science, engineering, agronomy and more. “We’re bridging that gap between cuttingedge programming skills and deep agricultural knowledge,” he said. “It’s the only way to develop technologies that truly understand the complexity of farming systems.”
As CAST continues growing, Perez hopes
to spearhead trials assessing whether ea rly sensor alerts could guide preventative treatments — before cows show clinical symptoms of disease. “We get alerts sometimes and can’t find anything obviously wrong with the cow,” he explained. “But her rumination, activity and other signals indicate an issue. Can therapies at that point, based solely on sensor data, truly prevent or mitigate illnesses? That’s a crucial next frontier.”
CAST embodies the future of agriculture, Perez said. At the same time, the program’s core philosophy centers on a multidisciplinary approach, merging agricultural knowledge and the latest innovations for a better food system.
“We need to keep developing technologies to help farmers, improve cow welfare, and reduce environmental impacts,” Perez said. “CAST gives us a unique testbed to pursue those goals through reproducible science and hard data.”
Caroline Stamm ’24 is an animal science major and student writer for the Cornell CALS Department of Animal Science.
Adapted from:
Stamm, Caroline.“Transforming Dairy Farms with Data.” cals.cornell.edu, May 16, 2024. https://cals.cornell.edu/news/2024/05/ transforming-dairy-farms-data.
HOW TO SCOUT AND TROUBLESHOOT PROBLEMS IN CROPS
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• Call CCE Sullivan 845-292-6180 for more information
HEAP COOLING BENEFIT
Written
and submitted
by Steve Bonds-Liptay, Energy Advisor
As we enjoy the blooms and warmer days of spring it’s time to prepare for the hot summer months ahead. The HEAP Cooling Benefit is now available and accepting applications, but funds are limited and provided on a first come, first served basis. If eligible, you can receive one air conditioner per household. If an air conditioner can’t be safely installed, a fan will be offered. If you’re worried about heat this summer, call (845) 807-0142 or fill out an application in person at the Department of Social Services in Liberty or the Office of the Aging in Monticello.
Did you know that NYSERDA’s Empower+ program can provide up to $10,000 of weatherization and energy efficiency improvements to eligible households? We’re here to help you navigate the many incentives available to make your home more comfortable and affordable.
Steve Bonds-Liptay Energy Advisor
Cornell Cooperative Extension, Sullivan County (845) 292-6180 ext. 127 srb348@cornell.edu
HEAP COOLING BENEFIT
You may be eligible for a Cooling Assistance
eligible for a HEAP benefit if:
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• Your household’s gross monthly income is at or below the current income guidelines for your household size as posted in the following table, or
• You receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance
• Program (SNAP) benefits, or
• You receive Temporary Assistance (TA), or
• or
• You receive Code A Supplemental Security Income
• (SSI Living Alone), or
• You received a Regular benefit greater than $21 in the current program year or received a Regular benefit equal to $21 during the current program year and reside in government subsidized housing
• with heat included in your rent, and
• exacerbated by extreme heat, or
• Your household contains at least one individual with a documented medical condition that is
• a years or older, or under criteria, and
• Your household contains a vulnerable member based on their age (60 years or older, or under age 6) which meet all other component eligibility
• A member of your household is a United States Citizen or Qualified Non-Citizen, and
• and
• You currently do not have a working air conditioner or the air conditioner you have is five years old or
• older, and
• You did not receive a HEAP funded air conditioner
• did not a HEAP air within the past five years. an with local and the household must reside in an eligible living situation.
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DHI Report: April 2025
CCE Sullivan Spotlights
Farm Spotlight
THANKS TO ALL DAIRY FARMERS!
Written and submitted by Michelle Proscia, Agriculture Production Program Manager
June is Dairy Month—a time to recognize the dedication and hard work of our county’s dairy farmers. From milking at sunrise to caring for their herds in all seasons, these farmers play a vital role in our local economy and food system. Their commitment to quality, sustainability, and animal welfare ensures that families have access to fresh, nutritious dairy products every day. As stewards of the land and community, our dairy farmers embody resilience and pride. This month, we thank them for all they do!
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June Focus: Fast Facts, Cool Tools, & News to Use
June is Dairy Month!
Scientists in the Division of Agrostology studied the effects of forage grasses on the avor, odor, and quality of milk and milk products.
In 1919 the milk specialists of the Dairy Division began to organize educational milk campaigns in cities and in rural communities to deal with surpluses generated by the increased production of milk and dairy products during World War I. As a result of ongoing milk campaigns, substantial increases in consumption of milk occurred.
In an effort to improve the quality of American dairy products and to make them more acceptable abroad, the Bureau of Animal Industry of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) established the Division of Agrostology and the Dairy Division in 1895.
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Signi cant inventions such as commercial milk bo les, milking machines, tuberculin tests for ca le, pasteurization equipment, refrigerated milk tank cars, and automatic bo ling machines contributed towards making milk a healthful and commercially viable product. Widespread use of the Mehring milking machine in the 1890s provided a more e cient milking method for the farmer and made it possible to produce a cleaner milk product.
In the early 1600s immigrants brought cattle with them from Europe to supply their families with dairy products and meat. Although many different breeds of cattle including Durhams, Ayrshires, Guernseys, Jerseys, and Brown Swiss were imported through the next few centuries, it was not until the late 1800s that cattle breeds were developed specifically for dairy purposes.
Unknown. 1921.“Collecting samples of raw milk in Kansas City.” Special Collections, USDA National Agricultural Library. Accessed April 25, 2025, https://www.nal.usda.gov/ exhibits/speccoll/items/show/486
In 1954 the Bureau of Dairy Industry was abolished. Its functions were transferred to the Agricultural Research Service. Non-regulatory functions of the former bureau were assigned to the Dairy Husbandry Research Branch and regulatory functions were assigned to the Meat Inspection Branch.
Sources:
“The American Dairy Industry.” www.nal.usda.gov, 2025. https://www.nal.usda.gov/exhibits/speccoll/exhibits/show/ yyg the-american-dairy-industry pg
Colored drawing by R.H.Woods for J[ohn] P[rince] Sheldon, Dairy Farming: Being the Theory, Practice, and Methods of Dairying.
Secretary of Agriculture Henry C. Wallace, a dairy specialist, supported the expansion of the Dairy Division into the Bureau of Dairying on July 1, 1924. Two years later the name changed to the Bureau of Dairy Industry and five major divisions formed - Division of Dairy Research Laboratories; Division of Market Milk Investigations; Division of Breeding, Feeding, and Management; Division of Dairy Herd Improvement Investigations, and Division of Dairy Manufacturing Investigations and Introduction.
ALEX BENOIT: INVESTIGATING COW METABOLISM TO ENHANCE DAIRY SUSTAINABILITY
Written by Caroline Stamm
Submitted by Aaron
Denman, Association Operations Coordinator
Rising global demand for milk places greater pressure on dairy farmers and the land, water and feed they depend on. Feed production and cow digestion significantly contribute to greenhouse gas emissions, but optimizing cow diets can both reduce methane emissions and increase milk production. By understanding how cows metabolize nutrients, farmers can make informed feeding decisions that conserve resource use, lower emissions, enhance milk and reduce waste.
Alex Benoit ’20, PhD ’27, a doctoral student in the Department of Animal Science, is uncovering the science behind this intricate metabolization process. Working with Michael Van Amburgh, professor of dairy nutrition, she studies the relationship between fatty acids and amino acids, the building blocks of proteins.
“Milk fat comes from three sources: pre-formed fatty acids that originate from the diet, de novo
fatty acids synthesized in the mammary gland, and mixed fatty acids that can both originate from the diet and be synthesized in the mammary,” Benoit explained. “We can improve milk fat synthesis by understanding these pathways, including how dietary amino acids influence them.”
By mapping these complex metabolic relationships, Benoit aims to help dairy farmers increase milk component production while improving feed efficiency and reducing nitrogen excretion. This will also allow farmers to meet rising demands for transparency and sustainability.
Benoit’s connection to dairy farming stems from her upbringing in northern Vermont, near the Canadian border. “I was in a 4-H program, showing cows alongside friends with dairy farms,” she recalled. Her passion for animal science led her to pursue an undergraduate degree at Cornell University.
After graduating in 2020 during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Benoit remained at Cornell, as a research assistant in Van Amburgh’s
lab —a pivotal year that deepened her interest in research and set the stage for graduate studies. “I wanted to learn about dairy management in a different region and explore strategies to increase milk fat,” she said. Milk fat is a key driver of pricing, quality and profitability, as higher fat content leads to more valuable products like butter and cream.
She decided to pursue a master’s degree at Michigan State University. Her research there showed that increasing all sources of milk fat — rather than just one — most effectively increased milk fat. “Strategies that support both the fatty acids cows synthesize and those they consume improve milk fat yields,” she said.
Returning to Cornell for her PhD, Benoit is back in the Van Amburgh lab. “I’m connecting my experience working with fatty acids with amino acid research,” she said. Her work explores how these components interact to optimize milk production.
In one project, she studied the effects of increasing the supply of lysine, a key amino acid for dairy cows. “We had completed
a few studies with lysine that showed an increase in milk fat and protein, but in this case, we saw an unexpected interaction with chromium, we hypothesize was through an effect on insulin sensitivity,” Benoit said. Since insulin plays a critical role in regulating energy metabolism, such findings underscore the complexity of dairy nutrition — not just the supply of nutrients, but how cows metabolize them.
In a study launching in fall 2025, Benoit will investigate insulin’s role in nutrient use. “We’ll test the effect of varying levels of amino acids, fatty acids, and insulin on milk
component production, and additionally measure enzyme responses in mammary tissue,” she explained.
Benoit’s research both utilizes and helps refine the Cornell Net Carbohydrate and Protein System (CNCPS), a model initially created by Van Amburgh that predicts cows’ nutritional needs by integrating data on feed composition, digestion and metabolism to inform precise feeding strategies.
Looking ahead, Benoit hopes to contribute to both academia and industry — translating research into practical strategies for dairy farms. “At the end of the day, our audience is
dairy farmers,” she said. “Translating our research to them is what matters most, because they’re the ones feeding the cows and producing the milk. I hope the research helps them make informed decisions, improve efficiency and continue producing highquality milk in a more sustainable way.”
Caroline Stamm ’24 is a communications assistant for the Cornell CALS Department of Animal Science.
Adapted from: Stamm, Caroline. “Alex Benoit: Investigating Cow Metabolism to Enhance Dairy Sustainability.” cals.cornell.edu, May 5, 2025. https://cals.cornell.edu/ news/2025/05/alex-benoit-investigatingcow-metabolism-enhance-dairysustainability.
Benoit evaluates the relationship between milk fat and de novo FA content from individual cows from past experiments. Photo by Jackie Swift.
THE BENEFITS OF TAI CHI
reduce the risk of falls, which is crucial for seniors.
Written
and submitted by
Nancy McGraw, Team Leader & Caregiver Resource Center Educator
Tai chi offers numerous benefits for seniors, making it a popular choice for anyone looking for a gentle form of exercise. Over the past year we have offered Tai Chi classes to more than 50 individuals over the age of 60. Not only is it a great way to improve one’s health, but it offers opportunities for socialization and fun. Here are some of the proven benefits of regularly practicing this gentle form of exercise:
Improved Balance and Stability: Tai chi helps enhance balance and
Increased Flexibility: The slow, deliberate movements promote greater upper and lower body flexibility.
Enhanced Energy Levels: Practicing tai chi can boost physical and mental energy by balancing the body’s qi.
Better Heart Health: Tai chi is a form of aerobic exercise that improves cardiovascular and respiratory health.
Reduced Stress and Anxiety: The meditative aspects of tai chi can help alleviate stress and anxiety.
Improved Sleep Quality: Regular practice can lead to better sleep patterns.
Pain Management: Tai chi
can help manage chronic conditions like arthritis and diabetes by reducing inflammation and improving overall function.
Enhanced Cognitive Function: Tai chi has been shown to improve cognitive abilities and mental clarity.
If you would like to get added to our waiting list for future classes, contact us at the Caregiver Resource Center: sullivancrc@cornell. edu or call (845) 292-6180 ext. 122. You can also check out our events page for upcoming dates soon at www.sullivancce.org/events.
Source: Solomon, Carrie. “10 Health Benefits of Tai Chi for Seniors.” alternativemedicine. com, February 18, 2025. https:// alternativemedicine.com/blog/looking-fora-gentler-workout-discover-the-benefitsof-tai-chi-for-seniors/.
Stress Less for a Healthier Heart
Stress happens. You can’t always prevent or avoid it. But you can change how you respond to it. Try these tips. You may feel better—and have a healthier heart, too!
Know How Stress Affects Your Body
Whether it’s from everyday deadlines, the work-life balancing act, or financial struggles, stress shows up often. Your body reacts to it. Your heart rate increases, your blood vessels narrow—and especially over the long term that’s not healthy! Research shows that stress can make us more likely to get heart disease and have a heart attack.
The origins of heart disease begin at a young age, so the earlier in life you learn how to de-stress, the happier you and your heart will be.
Ongoing stress acts on more than just your heart. It affects everything from your nervous system and hormones to your lungs and gut. You may not see the connection, and healthcare providers may not ask about your stress. So try to listen to your body while thinking about what’s going on in your life.
Turn On Your Relaxation Response
Did you know your body also has a relaxation response? Your breathing slows and blood pressure and heart rate decrease. The good news is you can trigger that response. Ways to do so often combine breathing deeply and focusing your attention on pleasing thoughts and images. Here are a few relaxation response techniques to try. You can do these on your own or find a teacher or class to start. They may take some practice!
Progressive muscle relaxation
This approach calls for tightening individual muscles in your body and then releasing the tension. Start by tensing and relaxing your toes, then your calves, and on up to your face. Do one muscle group at a time.
Meditation
This is one of the most-studied approaches for handling stress. There are a variety of ways to do it, including through mindfulness meditation. Most meditation styles involve:
Being in a quiet location with as few distractions as possible
Being physically comfortable either sitting, lying, or walking
Focusing your attention on a specific word or set of words, an object, or your breathing
Having an open attitude and letting distractions, including thoughts, come and go without judgment
SNAP-Ed Is at Risk—Your Voice Can Help Save It
SNAP-Ed Is at Risk—Your Voice Can Save It
Congress is considering a bill that would eliminate SNAP-Ed, a critical, costeffective program that helps low-income families make healthier food choices and lead more active lives. SNAP-Ed supports households in finding, purchasing, and preparing fresh, healthy foods on a limited budget.
For ever y $1 invested in SNAP-Ed, to $10.64 can be saved in future healthcare costs.
other community spaces. Visit g reach members of Congress.
For every $1 invested in SNAP-Ed, up to $10.64 can be saved in future These savings help reduce Medicaid spending and lower overall healthcare costs for families. At a time when funding for SNAP and other food assistance programs is under threat, SNAP-Ed maximizes the value of existing benefits by empowering individuals and communities to make informed, healthy choices. SNAP-Ed delivers measurable, meaningful results in communities across the country and is the primary federal program that provides nutrition education through trusted, community-based programs. These programs meet people where they are: in schools, food pantries, gardens, and for resources that showcase SNAP-Ed’s impact, including success stories, videos, graphics, and ready-to-share social media content. These tools are designed to help organizations and individuals raise awareness and
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