Pennsylvania

Update on animal health concerns following East Palestine train derailment

February 22, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding released the following statement on animal health concerns following the East Palestine train derailment: “Pennsylvanians’ health and safety, as well as the safety of animals and the environment are the Shapiro Administration’s [Read More …]

2023 Pennsylvania Dairy Industry Award Winners

February 20, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association, Center for Dairy Excellence and the Professional Dairy Managers of Pennsylvania joined together to recognize three individuals at the 2023 Pennsylvania Dairy Summit through an industry-wide awards program that showcases [Read More …]

Ag secretary celebrates progress at 2023 Pa Farm Show opening ceremonies

January 10, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The show runs from January 7 through 14 At the opening ceremony for the 2023 Pennsylvania Farm Show Saturday, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding was joined by youth agriculture leaders and state and federal elected officials [Read More …]

USDA mails 2022 Census of Agriculture to Pennsylvania’s producers

December 26, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Deadline for response is Feb. 6, 2023 Last week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) mailed the 2022 Census of Agriculture paper questionnaires to all known agriculture producers across Pennsylvania. Last month, producers in the states [Read More …]

Fill a Glass With Hope®

December 6, 2022 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Fill a Glass With Hope® is an effort led by American Dairy Association North East to bring fresh milk to families in need. Funds are raised through grants, corporate sponsorships and individual donations who share our [Read More …]

Business consultants available to help dairy farm families achieve their goals

November 23, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Center offers one-on-one consulting support at no charge to dairy farm families To help Pennsylvania dairy farm families with transition planning, business management consulting, and risk management planning, the Center for Dairy Excellence has several [Read More …]

Hoffman elected as PFB’s ninth president

November 21, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Hoffman has been heavily involved with Farm Bureau over the past 28 years Juniata County farmer Chris Hoffman has been elected as the ninth President of the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau (PFB) by voting delegates at [Read More …]

How much space do I really need for beef cattle?

November 15, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Several meetings will be held across Pennsylvania this winter will help beef producers A set of four upcoming meetings will help beef producers take a fresh look at their facilities or help new producers decide [Read More …]

Federal Milk Marketing Order Forum successfully brings sector together

November 1, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Pennsylvania Farm Bureau President Rick Ebert served as a moderator The American Farm Bureau Federation was joined by representatives of the National Milk Producers Federation, dairy cooperatives, processors, state dairy associations and dairy farmers from [Read More …]

2023 PA Farm Show asks Pennsylvanians, ‘Oh, Say, Can You Sing?’

October 31, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Winner will sing each morning, top vote-getter will sing at Opening Ceremony Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding today invited singers statewide to enter “Oh, Say, Can You Sing?”, a star-spangled sing-off to win a chance to [Read More …]

Pennsylvania claims National 4-H Dairy Cattle Judging Contest Title

October 5, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

The second-overall team, by a margin of 44 points, was the Michigan team Pennsylvania took the top honors in the 100th National 4-H Dairy Cattle Judging Contest at World Dairy Expo®. The Pennsylvania team members Ellie [Read More …]

All-American Dairy Show showcases U.S. dairy industry leaders

September 23, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

All-American Dairy Show concludes on Tuesday The All-American Dairy Show returned to Harrisburg this weekend for its 58th year. The event, at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center in Harrisburg, features four days [Read More …]

NMPF co-op farmer hosts roundtable for key members of Congress

July 20, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Pennsylvania dairy farmer Clint Burkholder, owner of Burk-Lea Farms in Chambersburg, PA, and a member of the Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative Association, today hosted several members of Congress along with other area dairy [Read More …]

Dairy farmer reinforces value of safety net, calls for FMMO update during Farm Bill hearing

June 24, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Seventh-generation Pennsylvania dairy farmer Lolly Lesher testified on behalf of Dairy Farmers of America, National Milk Producers Federation Seventh-generation Pennsylvania dairy farmer Lolly Lesher emphasized the importance of the farm bill safety net program and [Read More …]

How to Protect Yourself From Animal Activism

June 9, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

A Recap of This Summit Session With warmer weather over the summer months, you may be hosting community events or inviting more people onto your farm. While it’s important to open the barn doors and [Read More …]

Submit dairy-themed events by May 13 to be featured in campaign

May 9, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Center Is Sharing a List of Dairy Events to ‘Celebrate Dairy Across PA’ This Summer To help share the many contributions Pennsylvania dairy farms make to our communities, the Center for Dairy Excellence is [Read More …]

Are You Planning a June or July Dairy Event?

April 7, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Share Your Event With Us! Are you hosting a consumer event on your farm or in your community this summer? Do you want our help in spreading the word? To help celebrate dairy across Pennsylvania [Read More …]

ADA North East, Pennsylvania Dairy Promotion Program leaders elected

April 6, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Board members with 65 years’ combined experience step down Audrey Donahoe of Clayville, N.Y., was re-elected to serve a second year as president of American Dairy Association North East, and Jeff Raney of Adamsville, [Read More …]

Three dairy professionals join Board of Directors

April 1, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Biddle, Brubaker, and Sattazahn recently filled open board positions The Center for Dairy Excellence and Dairy Excellence Foundation recently welcomed three dairy professionals to the organizations’ Board of Directors. The Center for Dairy Excellence [Read More …]

Dairy Sense: Pennsylvania Versus Minnesota: Financial and Production Metrics

March 9, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

The Extension Dairy Team has been working with producers and providing them with comparative financials and production metrics from other states. Production perspective: The dairy industry nationwide has experienced many changes and challenges over [Read More …]

Pennsylvania Veteran Farming Conference is back

February 22, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

The event will be held Friday, April 1, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Susquehanna Club The Pennsylvania Veteran Farming Project has announced that registration is open for this year’s one-day [Read More …]

Pennsylvania Distinguished Dairy Producer Award: Donny & Shari Bartch of Merrimart Farms in Perry County

February 9, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Donny and Shari Bartch own and operate Merrimart Farms, which milks about 260 cows and farms 1,000 acres. Shari is the fourth generation of the Martin family farming in the area, and together, she and [Read More …]

Creameries encouraged to participate in 2022 Ice Cream Trail

February 3, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Ice Cream Trail celebrates Pa. Dairy, PA Preferred® operations The Center for Dairy Excellence, PA Preferred®, and the Pennsylvania Tourism Office are seeking creameries to participate in the 2022 Pennsylvania “Scooped” Ice Cream Trail [Read More …]

Fill a Glass with Hope® raises $180,000 to provide milk to families in need

January 28, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Pennsylvania dairy farmer helps kick off 2022 campaign Dairy farmer and American Dairy Association North East board member Dina Zug of Mifflintown, Pa., recently helped kick off the 2022 Fill a Glass with Hope® campaign at [Read More …]

Fill a Glass with Hope® Raises $180,000

January 17, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Pennsylvania Dairy Farmer Helps Kick Off 2022 Campaign at Pennsylvania Farm Show Dairy farmer and ADA North East board member Dina Zug of Mifflintown, Pa., helped kick off the 2022 Fill a Glass with Hope® campaign [Read More …]

Center for Dairy Excellence: View Highlights from Our Year

December 21, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Thank you for your involvements in our efforts over the past year to ensure dairy remains strong and growing in Pennsylvania. Keep reading to view highlights from our year through our 2020-21 annual summary, including [Read More …]

Dairy scholarship application deadlines approaching

December 9, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Three scholarships from ADA North East have upcoming application deadlines College students with career interests in the dairy industry have an opportunity to apply for three scholarships with upcoming application deadlines: Pennsylvania Dairy Promotion [Read More …]

Center awards $125,000 in second round of grants to help producers enhance efficiency

December 3, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

The Dairy Excellence grants awarded to 25 dairy producers from 17 Pa. counties The Center for Dairy Excellence recently awarded a collective total of $125,000 to 25 Pennsylvania dairy producers through the second round [Read More …]

6 dairy farm families featured in Tops Friendly Markets campaign

November 24, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Partnership is designed to build trust in dairy by connecting consumers with their local dairy farmers Six dairy farm families are featured in a campaign with American Dairy Association North East and Tops Friendly [Read More …]

Recognize dairy leaders, submit industry award nominations

November 11, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Program is accepting nominations until November 16, 2021 Dairy industry professionals are encouraged to recognize their peers by submitting nominations for the annual Pennsylvania Dairy Industry Award program. The program includes three awards and [Read More …]

Update on animal health concerns following East Palestine train derailment

2023 Pennsylvania Dairy Industry Award Winners

Ag secretary celebrates progress at 2023 Pa Farm Show opening ceremonies

USDA mails 2022 Census of Agriculture to Pennsylvania’s producers

Fill a Glass With Hope®

Business consultants available to help dairy farm families achieve their goals

Hoffman elected as PFB’s ninth president

How much space do I really need for beef cattle?

Federal Milk Marketing Order Forum successfully brings sector together

2023 PA Farm Show asks Pennsylvanians, ‘Oh, Say, Can You Sing?’

Pennsylvania claims National 4-H Dairy Cattle Judging Contest Title

All-American Dairy Show showcases U.S. dairy industry leaders

NMPF co-op farmer hosts roundtable for key members of Congress

Dairy farmer reinforces value of safety net, calls for FMMO update during Farm Bill hearing

How to Protect Yourself From Animal Activism

Submit dairy-themed events by May 13 to be featured in campaign

Are You Planning a June or July Dairy Event?

ADA North East, Pennsylvania Dairy Promotion Program leaders elected

Three dairy professionals join Board of Directors

Dairy Sense: Pennsylvania Versus Minnesota: Financial and Production Metrics

Pennsylvania Veteran Farming Conference is back

Pennsylvania Distinguished Dairy Producer Award: Donny & Shari Bartch of Merrimart Farms in Perry County

Creameries encouraged to participate in 2022 Ice Cream Trail

Fill a Glass with Hope® raises $180,000 to provide milk to families in need

Fill a Glass with Hope® Raises $180,000

Center for Dairy Excellence: View Highlights from Our Year

Dairy scholarship application deadlines approaching

Center awards $125,000 in second round of grants to help producers enhance efficiency

6 dairy farm families featured in Tops Friendly Markets campaign

Recognize dairy leaders, submit industry award nominations

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