Camilo H. Parada Rojas has joined Cornell University as an assistant professor of field crops pathology with extension responsibilities. He grew up in Colombia and trained as a plant pathologist within the U.S. land-grant system, where he learned to approach disease management through research, extension, and direct engagement with growers.

Most leaders agree that people are the greatest asset of a business. But they can also present the greatest challenges.

The life lessons of work ethic, respect for the animals, and care for employees Jared Duppengeisser learned growing up on a dairy in western N.Y. have translated into his focus on creating a positive farm culture as a manager.

PRO-DAIRY and the Northeast Dairy Producers Association hosted a panel discussion on greenhouse gas management in the dairy industry at the Northeast Dairy Management Conference. An excerpt is shared below. 

Nearly 400 dairy producers and industry professionals from across the Northeast gathered in East Syracuse, N.Y. this spring for two intense days of learning, collaboration, industry thought-leadership, and a few laughs.

Presented by Cornell CALS PRO-DAIRY and the Northeast Dairy Producers Association (NEDPA), the biennial Operations Managers Conference 2023 drew an engaged crowd of middle managers and industry leaders.