Penn State Extension

Governor Hochul, the Coca-Cola Company and Fairlife Celebrate Ramp Up at $650 Million, State-of-the-Art Dairy Production Facility in Monroe County

August 25, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Facility Will Provide Support to Local Dairy Farmers, Has Created Approximately 380 New Full-Time Jobs. Governor Kathy Hochul, The Coca-Cola Company and fairlife today celebrated the initial ramp up of production at the new, $650 [Read More …]

Shipping Dairy Foods Direct to Consumers

January 6, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Shipping of dairy foods direct to consumers is on the rise as online purchases are increasing. This article covers essential packaging and shipping issues that dairy processors will need to navigate for success. Consumers [Read More …]

Complete Navel Care – It’s Not Just About Navel Dip!

January 6, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Respiratory disease, joint ill, hernia surgery – these are all potential and expensive outcomes of umbilical, or navel, infections in dairy calves. The umbilical cord is the vital link providing nutrition to the fetus as [Read More …]

Pasture Care and Winter Feeding

December 22, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Winter feeding can be damaging on fields and animals. Strategies exist to help reduce this damage, but you need to start planning now. During winter feeding, rain and snow are not friends to pastures. Added [Read More …]

Exploring cost variability in calf, heifer programs

December 17, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

PSU Extension Dairy Business team has been performing cash flow analyses on farms For the past several years, the Penn State Extension Dairy Business team has been performing cash flow analyses on farms across Pennsylvania. [Read More …]

Transition Cow Management: Nutrition and Diet Management in Spanish Language

December 16, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The Transition Period: Physiological Challenges in Spanish Language webinar focuses on the transition period, one of the most challenging times for dairy cows. Understanding the physiological challenges that cows experience during this period is critical for [Read More …]

Beef on Dairy Genetics

December 4, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Selecting the right traits when crossing your dairy cows with beef is important to maintain a marketable product. The use of beef sires in dairy herds has increased dramatically in recent years. McWhorter et al. [Read More …]

Dairy Workforce Focus: Effective Workforce Training

November 26, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Registration is now open! Join us for Dairy Workforce Focus: Effective Workforce Training webinar to learn key steps to developing an effective training program on the dairy farm. On-farm training ensures a greater understanding of [Read More …]

Learn tips on evaluating your dairy business

November 19, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Plan for now, Prepare for the Future webinar series, November 24 Dairy producers and other agriculture industries are invited to join Penn State Extension for the next installment of the Plan for Now, Prepare for [Read More …]

Adele Turzillo to lead Penn State Department of Animal Science

November 2, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Turzillo succeeds Terry Etherton, who is returning to the faculty full time Adele Turzillo, most recently the vice president for animal agriculture systems at the World Wildlife Fund, has been named head of the Department of [Read More …]

Learn to improve milking practices and reduce mastitis

October 22, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Penn State Extension webinar will be held at 1:30 on October 28 Dairy producers and employees will have an opportunity to learn about key production and management practices regarding milk quality during the Tools to [Read More …]

Grain Auger Safety

October 14, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Auger conveyors are a household item in the agricultural industry and are commonly used when moving grain between harvest, storage, and sale. Each year, the use of grain auger conveyors contributes to the total number [Read More …]

Plan for Now, Prepare for the Future: Get Ready for 2021, Dairy Outlook, and Risk Management Options

October 1, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

This webinar will discuss how dairies can adjust for the year 2021 The Plan for Now, Prepare for the Future: Get Ready for 2021, Dairy Outlook, and Risk Management Options webinar will discuss ideas on how [Read More …]

Dairy workforce development to focus on leadership

October 1, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

PSU Extension webinar will be October 19, at 12 p.m. Dairy producers and other agriculture industries are invited to join Penn State Extension for the second installment of the Dairy Workforce Focus webinar series at [Read More …]

Penn State Creamery fall contest aims to ‘scoop and score’ with fans

September 30, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Promotion asks ice cream fans to vote weekly for their favorite ice cream flavors The Penn State Berkey Creamery hopes to score a touchdown with its fans by hosting a new online competition, Fantasy Flavor League. Like [Read More …]

Leadership – a Key Solution to Pandemic Crisis and Recovery

September 24, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

During the Dairy Workforce Focus: Leadership – a Key Solution to Pandemic Crisis and Recovery webinar, participants will expand their thinking and find creative opportunities for improvement with Dr. Bob Milligan from Dairy Strategies, Inc. [Read More …]

Penn State researchers to study novel coronavirus potential to infect livestock

September 14, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

$1 million grant to a team led by Suresh Kuchipudi, Penn State professor A grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture will enable Penn State researchers to study the potential for SARS-CoV-2, the novel coronavirus [Read More …]

Harvest Corn for Silage to Manage Burcucumber

September 1, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

If corn fields are infested with burcucumber, consider chopping it for silage. If not, herbicides used as grain harvest aids are generally not effective on burcucumber. Despite the variable weather patterns around the state, burcucumber [Read More …]

Feeding and Managing the Newborn Dairy Calf

September 1, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The Feeding and Managing the Newborn Dairy Calfwebinar will explore the various liquid feeding options and systems available for dairy calves, analyzing the economics, benefits, and growth comparisons between the different feeding options. We hope [Read More …]

Penn State Extension offers new online course to explore starting a farm and farm business

August 20, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The course covers a wide array of agricultural principles Penn State Extension is offering a new online course, Starting a Farm: Is Farming Right for You?, for individuals looking for a second career, seeking to [Read More …]

Study examines methane-inhibiting additive in dairy cow feed

July 28, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Widespread use of the compound could be an affordable climate change-battling strategy The optimum amount of a methane-inhibiting supplement in dairy cattle feed has been determined by an international team of researchers, indicating that widespread [Read More …]

Webinar: Soil and When to Plant

July 21, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Food Plot Series Registration Deadline: Wednesday, August 5, 2020 The Food Plot Series: Soil and When to Plant live webinar will focus on how to soil test, what to do with the results, and how and when [Read More …]

Achieving a healthy weaning transition

July 21, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

A gradual transition from liquid feed takes time Are your calves experiencing a decrease in performance once they are transitioned off of milk? Perhaps you are seeing an increase in illnesses, a drop in weight [Read More …]

Timing Second Cutting Grass Hay

July 20, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Orchard grass and other cool season perennial grasses should be harvested at 4- to 6-week intervals, ideally between 35-40 days. Production and cutting frequency are greatly affected by soil moisture, soil temperature, soil fertility, and [Read More …]

Penn State Extension to offer online pesticide applicator short course

July 20, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Online course begins on August 3, runs through August 26 Pesticide applicators planning to take the Pennsylvania certification exam can benefit by attending the “Pesticide Applicator Short Course,” hosted by Penn State Extension. This online [Read More …]

Governor Hochul, the Coca-Cola Company and Fairlife Celebrate Ramp Up at $650 Million, State-of-the-Art Dairy Production Facility in Monroe County

Shipping Dairy Foods Direct to Consumers

Complete Navel Care – It’s Not Just About Navel Dip!

Pasture Care and Winter Feeding

Exploring cost variability in calf, heifer programs

Transition Cow Management: Nutrition and Diet Management in Spanish Language

Beef on Dairy Genetics

Dairy Workforce Focus: Effective Workforce Training

Learn tips on evaluating your dairy business

Adele Turzillo to lead Penn State Department of Animal Science

Learn to improve milking practices and reduce mastitis

Grain Auger Safety

Plan for Now, Prepare for the Future: Get Ready for 2021, Dairy Outlook, and Risk Management Options

Dairy workforce development to focus on leadership

Penn State Creamery fall contest aims to ‘scoop and score’ with fans

Leadership – a Key Solution to Pandemic Crisis and Recovery

Penn State researchers to study novel coronavirus potential to infect livestock

Harvest Corn for Silage to Manage Burcucumber

Feeding and Managing the Newborn Dairy Calf

Penn State Extension offers new online course to explore starting a farm and farm business

Study examines methane-inhibiting additive in dairy cow feed

Webinar: Soil and When to Plant

Achieving a healthy weaning transition

Timing Second Cutting Grass Hay

Penn State Extension to offer online pesticide applicator short course

Reducing Heat Stress Can Help Lower Somatic Cell Counts

The Value of Optimizing Heat Abatement

Using Quickbooks to Manage Your Farm Business

H-2A Agricultural Workers Visa Growers Forum

Understanding Management of Poisonous Weeds in Hay and Pasture

Building Confidence Through Support

What is Causing Financial Volatility in the Dairy Industry? Digging Deeper – Part II

Rethinking Protein Quality: Why Canola Meal Stands Out for High-Producing Dairy Cows

Do You Care Enough to Fix It?