Penn State Extension

Dairy Bull Calf Permanent Identification

March 5, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

To ensure continual access to bob veal buyers, it is critical for Pennsylvania dairy bull calf sellers to assure their calves have official ID before leaving the farm. Do you sell dairy bull calves at [Read More …]

Management for Dairy Calves in Automatic Feeding Group Housing Systems

March 5, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Proper management is key to the success of group calf housing systems. This article will discuss management practices unique to group housing systems that are key to successful calf rearing. Individually housing and feeding pre-weaned [Read More …]

Dairy community invited to regional event, March 12

February 28, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

The event is free but reservations are required by March 5 The Penn State Extension Dairy Team in partnership with the Somerset Trust Company is offering a regional event for the entire dairy community. Producers [Read More …]

High threat of ‘incidental transfer’ of surface-applied nutrients to streams

February 26, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Consider the ‘incidental transfer’ of surface applied nutrients and dissolved organic carbon from surface applied manure and fertilizer on saturated winter soils. Soil profiles are fully recharged with water and it is likely runoff will [Read More …]

PA Corn Silage Hybrid Evaluation Program: The development of the OMD Index

February 26, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Integrating organic matter digestibility data is a useful practice to gauge silage value and match corn hybrids to farm needs. The Pennsylvania Corn Silage Hybrid Evaluation Program is a collaborative effort of The Pennsylvania State [Read More …]

Focus on financial aspects of dairy industry with Penn State Extension

February 24, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

March 6 at the Ag Heritage Building Central Pennsylvania dairy producers are invited to the “Dairy Focus: Spend Less, Make More” workshop to learn more about the financial aspects of their operation and identify potential [Read More …]

Penn State Extension offers hay workshop

February 20, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Learn more about consistently producing high-quality hay Penn State Extension will demonstrate how to optimize hay production during a workshop planned for 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., March 5, at the Wayne County Extension office, [Read More …]

Improve dairy grazing management with insight offered through webinar series

February 11, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

This Wednesday at 1 p.m. Dairy producers, employees and agribusiness professionals are invited to join Penn State Extension for the Dairy Grazing Management webinar at 1 p.m. Feb. 12. This webinar will focus on the [Read More …]

Frostseeding Clovers Into Small Grains

February 11, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

February/March is the time for frost seeding red or sweet clover into your small grain stand. Broadcasting clovers into a standing small grain crop is a method of relay cropping, where you make great use [Read More …]

Can dairy corn silages be compared?

February 6, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

The Professional Dairy Managers of Pennsylvania (PDMP) and Penn State partner in a corn silage hybrid testing program. Results for NDF and starch digestibility yield discussion about the impact of corn silage in rations for [Read More …]

On-Farm Culture: the smart approach to clinical mastitis treatment

February 6, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

On-farm culturing allows for more informed decisions to be made regarding treatment and can help answer questions about whether to treat a quarter or not. Does every cow with mastitis need treated? Have you ever [Read More …]

Gloves: Are you protecting your herd?

February 6, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Wearing gloves is a simple management tool that could help prevent bacteria and help to reduce your somatic cell count. Weekly we receive calls from producers that are experiencing milk quality issues on their farm. [Read More …]

Learn to Culture Milk to Increase Profitability on Your Farm

January 23, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Are you a dairy producer interested in better managing mastitis on your farm? From conducting initial mastitis testing to identifying bacteria, this course could be for you. Enroll today in On-Farm Milk Culturing for Mastitis Control, an [Read More …]

Increase dairy productivity with insight offered through Dairy Management Mondays webinar

January 15, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Webinar will discuss best management practices of facilitating dairy teams Dairy producers, employees and agribusiness professionals are invited to join Penn State Extension for the Dairy Management Monday webinar at 1 p.m., Jan. 27. This [Read More …]

Penn State Creamery student employees support cancer foundation, Toys for Tots

December 18, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Students use their own money to make an annual donation to local charities Although the student employees at Penn State’s Berkey Creamery usually brighten their customers’ days with delicious sweets, they never forget to give [Read More …]

Extension offers tools to small-scale, raw-milk cheesemakers for safer products

December 16, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Printed copies are available for cheesemakers that do not have access to the internet Penn State Extension is now offering free online tools for small-scale cheesemakers to help them develop a food safety system for [Read More …]

Dairy Sense: Getting Lost in the Minutia

December 13, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Trouble shooting herd problems can be very challenging and difficult. Take the big picture approach to solving problems. Production perspective: Trouble shooting herd problems can be very challenging and difficult. Reflecting on how problem herds [Read More …]

Creamery partners with housing and food services to offer products at campuses

December 12, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Creamery now is providing these campuses with milk, juices, teas, iced coffees, etc. This semester, students at three Penn State campuses — Altoona, Hazleton and Behrend — are enjoying more than just Penn State Berkey Creamery ice [Read More …]

Penn State research demonstrates significant increase in feed efficiency with unique corn silage

December 6, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Research by Penn State University found a 4% increase (6% increase uncorrected) in ECM feed efficiency with Enogen® Feed corn silage – with no negative effect on rumen fermentation.1 The unique Syngenta hybrids, available from [Read More …]

Increase dairy productivity with insight offered through Dairy Management Mondays webinar

November 13, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Webinar will address how to earn more milk quality premiums Dairy producers, employees and agribusiness professionals are invited to join Penn State Extension for the Dairy Management Monday webinar at 1 p.m., Nov. 25. This [Read More …]

Webinar will offer insight on starting a value-added dairy business

November 8, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Webinar will be held from noon to 1 p.m. Nov. 20 Dairy producers and food entrepreneurs are invited to join Penn State Extension for the “What You Need to Know About Starting a Value-Added Dairy [Read More …]

Dairy Sense: Home Raised Feed Costs vs. Market Costs

November 8, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Costs associated with the cropping enterprise are extremely important whether a producer has a livestock operation or growing cash crops. Accounting for all the expenses need to be included to accurately determine the bottlenecks to [Read More …]

Maximizing Feed Intake: Key for Transition Cow Success

November 7, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Transition cow management should be primarily aimed at preventing and monitoring ketosis and hypocalcemia. The transition period, known as the three weeks before and after parturition, is one of the most challenging times for dairy [Read More …]

Improve dairy grazing management, through webinar series

November 6, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Webinar will focus on the basics of understanding pasture forage quality Dairy producers, employees and agribusiness professionals are invited to join Penn State Extension for the Dairy Grazing Management webinar at 1 p.m. Nov. 13. [Read More …]

Increase dairy productivity with insight offered through Technology Tuesday webinars

November 6, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Dairy professionals are invited to join Penn State Extension for webinar at 8:30 a.m. Nov. 12. Dairy producers, employees and agribusiness professionals are invited to join Penn State Extension for the Technology Tuesday webinar at [Read More …]

Women in Dairy Conference to be held December 3

November 5, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Registration deadline November 20 Register now for the 2019 Women in Dairy Conference, scheduled for December 3 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Best Western Premier Hotel, Harrisburg. Hosted by Penn State’s Extension [Read More …]

Is it Too Late to Control Weeds?

November 4, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

With dropping temperatures, many wonder if it is too late to control weeds? Not necessarily; but read below for some comments about this question. As temperatures get colder, some people wonder if it is too [Read More …]

Learn to improve milking practices with Penn State Extension

October 17, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Workshop will take place from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Nov. 8 Dairy producers and employees will have an opportunity to learn about key production and management practices regarding milk quality at a workshop titled [Read More …]

Corn Silage Variability

October 9, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Working with 60 farms evaluating corn silage quality over time, there is a lot of change occurring in fiber and starch content and digestibility. Production perspective The Extension Dairy Team has been working with approximately [Read More …]

Corn Silage Quality

October 9, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Corn silage quality was typically considered one of the more consistent forages produced on a dairy farm. Production perspective Over the years with advances in forage testing that statement is no longer accurate. There can [Read More …]

Dairy Bull Calf Permanent Identification

Dairy community invited to regional event, March 12

High threat of ‘incidental transfer’ of surface-applied nutrients to streams

PA Corn Silage Hybrid Evaluation Program: The development of the OMD Index

Focus on financial aspects of dairy industry with Penn State Extension

Penn State Extension offers hay workshop

Improve dairy grazing management with insight offered through webinar series

Frostseeding Clovers Into Small Grains

Can dairy corn silages be compared?

On-Farm Culture: the smart approach to clinical mastitis treatment

Gloves: Are you protecting your herd?

Learn to Culture Milk to Increase Profitability on Your Farm

Increase dairy productivity with insight offered through Dairy Management Mondays webinar

Penn State Creamery student employees support cancer foundation, Toys for Tots

Extension offers tools to small-scale, raw-milk cheesemakers for safer products

Dairy Sense: Getting Lost in the Minutia

Creamery partners with housing and food services to offer products at campuses

Penn State research demonstrates significant increase in feed efficiency with unique corn silage

Increase dairy productivity with insight offered through Dairy Management Mondays webinar

Webinar will offer insight on starting a value-added dairy business

Dairy Sense: Home Raised Feed Costs vs. Market Costs

Maximizing Feed Intake: Key for Transition Cow Success

Improve dairy grazing management, through webinar series

Increase dairy productivity with insight offered through Technology Tuesday webinars

Women in Dairy Conference to be held December 3

Is it Too Late to Control Weeds?

Learn to improve milking practices with Penn State Extension

Corn Silage Variability

Corn Silage Quality

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?