Pennsylvania

18 Active HPAI Control Zones in Lancaster & Dauphin Pennsylvania Counties

March 3, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

There continues to be an uptick in highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in Pennsylvania-based poultry operations. There have not been any reported cases on Pennsylvania dairy farms. However, dairy farms that fall within the 3km [Read More …]

Ag Safety and Health Springtime Preparations

February 27, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Lighting and Marking for Travel on Public Roads Special precautions must be taken when moving tractors and equipment on public roadways. Most agricultural equipment travels at less than 25 mph, while other motor vehicles travel [Read More …]

(From left) Bernie Morrissey, Josh Brubaker, Tony Brubaker, Mike Brubaker, Jesse Bitler on behalf of David Bitler, and Jeremy Martin were recognized as the 2026 PA Dairy Industry Award winners at the Dairy Summit.

February 18, 2026 Sarah S News Team 0

Bitler, Brubaker, Martin and Morrissey Were Recognized at the 2026 PA Dairy Summit At this year’s Pennsylvania Dairy Summit, the Professional Dairy Managers of Pennsylvania, Center for Dairy Excellence, and Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association awarded four [Read More …]

‘Grass2Gas’ may be key to sustainable Pennsylvania dairy farms, study suggests

February 10, 2026 Sarah S News Team 0

Implementing novel management practices in dairy farming, one of the commonwealth’s major agricultural industries, could help alleviate a large source of both nutrient pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, according to a multidisciplinary team led by [Read More …]

PA Farm Show Runs

January 9, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Saturday January 10 – Saturday, January 17, 2026 The 2026 Farm Show — Pennsylvania’s State Fair™ — will kick off America250PA special events bringing millions of visitors to the Commonwealth recognizing Pennsylvania’s prominent role in [Read More …]

Hear From Two PA Independent Businesses at Dairy Summit

December 23, 2025 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

“How can we connect more people directly with American farmers?” “How can we perfect our chocolate chip cookie recipe and use real butter? In this Business Showcase at PA Dairy Summit in February, you’ll hear how [Read More …]

2025 PA Dairy Producer Survey Results Now Available

December 22, 2025 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

More Than 770 Pennsylvania Dairy Producers Responded to the Survey The results of the 2025 Pennsylvania Dairy Producer Survey are now available. The survey was conducted by the Center for Dairy Excellence and the Penn [Read More …]

Speakers to Share Fire Prevention & Emergency Preparedness Tips

November 12, 2025 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

All Things Dairy November Conference Call The Monthly Call Will Be Held on Wednesday, November 19th at 1 pm. The Center for Dairy Excellence’s “All Things Dairy” monthly conference call aims to provide a platform for [Read More …]

Pennsylvania Dairy Promotion Program – Dairy Product Marketing Scholarship

November 7, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

One $3,000 scholarship is available to full-time undergraduate students entering their sophomore to senior year as of Fall 2025. Students must be enrolled in an accredited college or university in Pennsylvania or be a Pennsylvania [Read More …]

Save the Date for the 2026 Pennsylvania Dairy Summit & Find Your True North

November 5, 2025 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Michael Hoffman Will Be a Keynote Speaker at the Upcoming PA Dairy Summit To help dairy producers and industry professionals align with their passion and purpose, “True North” is the theme of the 2026 Pennsylvania [Read More …]

Volunteers & Sponsors Needed for Calving Corner Exhibit at 2026 Farm Show

October 29, 2025 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The Dairy Cow Birthing Center Offers Educational Insight for Families Individuals who have experience working in the Pennsylvania dairy industry are invited to volunteer at the Calving Corner during the 2026 Pennsylvania Farm Show from [Read More …]

Pennsylvania Exhibitors Crowned Inaugural People’s Choice Supreme Champions at the All-American Dairy Show

October 16, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Two homebred champions earn top honors in a first-of-its-kind contest celebrating excellence, legacy, and community pride. The people have spoken, and their votes have crowned the inaugural People’s Choice Supreme Champions at the All-American Dairy [Read More …]

Ag Educators in Pennsylvania and Beyond Receive Back-to-School Boxes

October 15, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Close To 300 Back-to-School Boxes Were Sent to Ag Educators With Personal Messages Thanks to support from industry sponsors and individual donors, the Dairy Leaders of Tomorrow (DLT) program sent almost 300 back-to-school boxes to [Read More …]

Pennsylvania’s Brantner Tops the World Dairy Expo Youth Fitting Contest

September 30, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Youth across North America participated in the 2025 World Dairy Expo® Youth Fitting Contest on Saturday, September 27 at the Alliant Energy Center. There were 52 participants registered, representing 10 U.S. states and three Canadian province. Contestants, ages [Read More …]

New Pennsylvania Dairy Princesses Selected for Grassroots Promotion

September 25, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

American Dairy Association North East and Pennsylvania Dairy Promotion Program welcomed Jesslyn Risser from Lebanon County as the 2025-2026 Pennsylvania Dairy Princess, along with alternates Bryanne Keller from Adams County and Rebekah Aldrich from Franklin [Read More …]

Supporting Innovation and Excellence: Pennsylvania Hosts Top U.S. Dairy Breeders for All-American Dairy Show at Farm Show Complex

September 18, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

The Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center will host the All-American Dairy Show and Premier National Jr. Show, beginning this weekend and featuring more than 1,200 top adult and youth competitors in dairy cattle breeding and animal care from [Read More …]

Extension and Farm Bureau Announce Energy and Ag Conference

September 9, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Penn State Extension and Pennsylvania Farm Bureau Announce Inaugural Energy and Agriculture Conference The Penn State Extension Energy Team, in collaboration with the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau, is excited to host the inaugural Energy and Agriculture [Read More …]

High School Students Explore Careers in Veterinary Science

August 26, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

The Dairy Excellence Foundation and The University of Pennsylvania Veterinary Team Partnered to Host Exploration Experiences During the 2024-25 school year, the Dairy Excellence Foundation and Dairy Leaders of Tomorrow (DLT) program partnered with The [Read More …]

Pennsylvania Breeders Named USJersey Master Breeders

August 15, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

The American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA) has named Stuart and Elaine Noble, Gillett, Pa., as the 2025 recipients of its Master Breeder Award. The Master Breeder Award is presented annually to an AJCA member, family, [Read More …]

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Three Organizations Receive Grants from Dairy’s Foundation to Support Dairy Education and Outreach

August 7, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Programs in Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and Vermont to receive funding for outreach activities Dairy’s Foundation has awarded three grants to programs focused on building healthy and vibrant dairy communities across the United States. As the only [Read More …]

Ag Progress Days displays showcase advanced technology, animal health, invasives

August 5, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

College of Agricultural Sciences Exhibits Building focused on research innovations A new initiative aimed at developing emerging and advanced technologies to enhance food production, agricultural ecosystems and natural resources will be one of the focal [Read More …]

Save the Date for the Animal Agriculture Industry Breakfast on August 13

July 11, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Ag Professionals Are Invited to the Industry Breakfast Featuring Resources to Help Farm Clients Pennsylvania sales and service representatives are invited to the 2025 Animal Agriculture Industry Breakfast, titled “The Art of Conversation & Resources [Read More …]

Hear From Three Dairy Producers at the Dairy Financial Conference on September 10

June 30, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

For dairy farms who are operating from a point of very high risk, how have they turned things around to move toward growth? What steps did they take to rise above financial risks and eventually [Read More …]

Secretary Rollins Visits Pennsylvania to Continue Work to Put Farmers First

April 22, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Last week, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins visited Central Pennsylvania where she toured Talview Dairy, participated in a farmer roundtable at Martin’s family farm, and visited the Bank of Bird-in-Hand mobile bank to discuss agricultural [Read More …]

Mental Health Access a Challenge in Rural Pennsylvania

April 16, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Possible solutions discussed in hearing Rural Pennsylvanians are faced with many challenges when it comes to mental health care, including access, stigma, economic barriers, poor internet service for telehealth visits, and a shortage of mental [Read More …]

PA Dairy Producers Encouraged to Complete 2025 Producer Survey

April 14, 2025 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The Center and Penn State Extension Are Seeking Input for the 2025 Dairy Producer Survey Time is running out for Pennsylvania dairy producers to complete the 2025 Dairy Producer Survey. All dairy farm owners are [Read More …]

Next Pennsylvania Agriculture HPAI Conference Call To Be Held on April 9

April 2, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

The Monthly Call Will Be Held on Wednesday, April 9 at 1 p.m. EST Pennsylvania continues to monitor the cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in dairy cattle and poultry flocks across the United [Read More …]

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18 Active HPAI Control Zones in Lancaster & Dauphin Pennsylvania Counties

Ag Safety and Health Springtime Preparations

(From left) Bernie Morrissey, Josh Brubaker, Tony Brubaker, Mike Brubaker, Jesse Bitler on behalf of David Bitler, and Jeremy Martin were recognized as the 2026 PA Dairy Industry Award winners at the Dairy Summit.

‘Grass2Gas’ may be key to sustainable Pennsylvania dairy farms, study suggests

PA Farm Show Runs

Hear From Two PA Independent Businesses at Dairy Summit

2025 PA Dairy Producer Survey Results Now Available

Speakers to Share Fire Prevention & Emergency Preparedness Tips

Pennsylvania Dairy Promotion Program – Dairy Product Marketing Scholarship

Save the Date for the 2026 Pennsylvania Dairy Summit & Find Your True North

Volunteers & Sponsors Needed for Calving Corner Exhibit at 2026 Farm Show

Pennsylvania Exhibitors Crowned Inaugural People’s Choice Supreme Champions at the All-American Dairy Show

Ag Educators in Pennsylvania and Beyond Receive Back-to-School Boxes

Pennsylvania’s Brantner Tops the World Dairy Expo Youth Fitting Contest

New Pennsylvania Dairy Princesses Selected for Grassroots Promotion

Supporting Innovation and Excellence: Pennsylvania Hosts Top U.S. Dairy Breeders for All-American Dairy Show at Farm Show Complex

Extension and Farm Bureau Announce Energy and Ag Conference

High School Students Explore Careers in Veterinary Science

Pennsylvania Breeders Named USJersey Master Breeders

Three Organizations Receive Grants from Dairy’s Foundation to Support Dairy Education and Outreach

Ag Progress Days displays showcase advanced technology, animal health, invasives

Save the Date for the Animal Agriculture Industry Breakfast on August 13

Hear From Three Dairy Producers at the Dairy Financial Conference on September 10

Secretary Rollins Visits Pennsylvania to Continue Work to Put Farmers First

Mental Health Access a Challenge in Rural Pennsylvania

PA Dairy Producers Encouraged to Complete 2025 Producer Survey

Next Pennsylvania Agriculture HPAI Conference Call To Be Held on April 9

Pennsylvania Dairy Promotion Program Rebrands with New Logo

Next Pennsylvania Agriculture HPAI Conference Call To Be Held on March 19

Penn State to establish Animal Diagnostic Lab-West

The Downside and Upside of Increasing Exports

Not all fiber behaves the same in dairy rations

What Is Your Reason?

Preparing Grain Storages for Harvest