Pennsylvania

$50 million dairy investment to fuel farmers, families, economy

October 25, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Pennsylvania ranks 7th nationally in total milk production Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding, Pennsylvania Farm Bureau President Rick Ebert, and dairy industry stakeholders toured Turner’s Dairy. There, they highlighted the Wolf Administration’s investments to Pennsylvania [Read More …]

PA Dairy Industry Awards open for applications

October 8, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Annual awards recognize individuals who are excelling in dairy industry Nominations are now open for the annual Pennsylvania Dairy Industry Award program. Each year, the awards recognize dairy producers and industry professionals who excel [Read More …]

Save the Date for the 2022 PA Dairy Summit

October 7, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

With the 2022 Pennsylvania Dairy Summit officially on the books as an in-person event scheduled for February 2-3, 2022 at the Lancaster Marriott, industry sponsors and exhibitors will have multiple opportunities to connect with attendees. [Read More …]

Free dairy business planning roundtable meetings in November

October 1, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Roundtable meetings will be held in six counties across Pennsylvania Dairy producers and dairy industry professionals are invited to one of six free roundtable meetings being held across Pennsylvania this November. Hosted by the [Read More …]

2022 on-farm internship program open for applications

September 30, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Dairy farms can also apply to host an intern next summer The 2022 On-Farm Internship program is now accepting applications for host farms and undergraduate students who are interested in gaining hands-on experience in [Read More …]

Corn Silage Dry Down Update: Week of August 31, 2021

September 8, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Follow corn silage dry down rates for various locations in Pennsylvania. With the help of extension educators across the state, we will monitor moisture levels of various hybrids as producers ready for silage harvest. [Read More …]

Redding encourages farmers to take advantage of $1 million Farm Vitality Grant program

September 7, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Grants of up to $7,500, for organic transition planning assistance Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding today encouraged Pennsylvania farmers to apply for grants of up to $7,500 through the PA Farm Bill’s $1 million [Read More …]

Dairy producers, families invited to free dairy appreciation dinners

August 26, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Dairy appreciation dinners will be held across state on Saturday, Oct. 16 Pennsylvania dairy producers and their families are invited to one of three free Dairy Appreciation Dinners. Hosted by the Center for Dairy [Read More …]

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Adopt a Cow enrollment now open

August 26, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Program teaches students about where milk comes from to build trust in dairy Enrollment for the 2021-2022 school year is open for the Pennsylvania Center for Dairy Excellence’s Adopt a Cow program for which [Read More …]

Opportunity for increased dairy competitiveness

August 24, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Pennsylvania ranks 7th nationally in total milk production Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding and Senator Elder Vogel, Chair of the Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, joined dairy leaders at Harrisburg Dairies today to highlight [Read More …]

Late Summer Forage Seeding for Hay and Pastures

August 24, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Late summer forage seedings present the farmer with the highest chance of success when done properly. This guide will help ensure it is done properly. Late summer seeding of forages is generally the most [Read More …]

Dairy Producers: You’re Invited to Free Dairy Appreciation Dinner

July 13, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Join Us for One of Three Appreciation Dinners Happening on Oct. 16 Pennsylvania dairy producers: you and your family are invited to one of three Dairy Appreciation Dinners taking place across the state this [Read More …]

Youth Members Shine at National Junior Holstein Convention

July 5, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Junior Holstein members were recognized for their participation in a variety of activities during the Junior Awards Banquet on June 23, 2021 at the National Junior Holstein Convention in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Youth showcase their talents [Read More …]

Pennsylvania State Grange statement on vote on Dairy

June 28, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Grange urges Governor Tom Wolf to sign Senate Bill 434 into law Pennsylvania State Grange President Wayne Campbell issued the following statement because of the June 22nd vote by the Pennsylvania Senate passing Senate Bill [Read More …]

Penn State’s Ag Progress Days expo returns

June 25, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

In person event will be held August 10-12 After Penn State’s 2020 Ag Progress Days was canceled and shifted to an entirely virtual format due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Pennsylvania’s largest outdoor agricultural expo [Read More …]

Judges named for 2021 All-American Dairy Show

June 8, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Show is set for September 18-22, at Pa. Farm Show Complex Eight individuals got the nod to place the 14 open and junior shows during the All-American Dairy Show, set for September 18-22, with [Read More …]

Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association To Partner With Weis Markets

May 26, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Feeding Pennsylvania And American Dairy Association North East To Fight Hunger Throughout June Dairy Month And To Celebrate State’s Number One Industry! June 1st World Milk Day Kickoff And Exciting Major Weis Markets Donation To [Read More …]

All-American Dairy Show set for September 18-22

May 14, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Show organizers moving forward with event planning for youth, exhibitors The Pennsylvania Dairy and Allied Industries Association board of directors is pleased to announce that plans are moving forward to host the 2021 All-American Dairy [Read More …]

Animal ag industry relies on quick, coordinated emergency declaration, response

May 7, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Diseases that threaten Pennsylvania’s $34.6 billion animal agriculture industry Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding and State Veterinarian Dr. Kevin Brightbill today discussed a variety of dangerous transmissible animal diseases that threaten Pennsylvania’s $34.6 billion animal agriculture [Read More …]

DairyVoice: Bill Itle and Carissa Itle Westrick discuss their farm and processing plant

April 30, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

You’re a dairy producer in Pennsylvania processing your own milk supplying 20 school districts. Coronavirus closes the schools… what next? Bill Itle and his daughter, Carissa Itle Westrick, talk with DairyBusiness News in episode 41 [Read More …]

The 2021 National Holstein Convention

March 29, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

The 2021 National Holstein Convention is planned for June 20 – 24, 2021 in Lancaster, Penn. The in-person event will follow all site, local, state, and federal health and safety guidelines. Convention activities will take [Read More …]

Bellwether Farms’ Whole Milk Basket Ricotta will be Available at Wegmans Food Markets

March 18, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Family-owned Bellwether Farms today announces that its hand-dipped Whole Milk Basket Ricotta will be available in the dairy aisle at Wegmans Food Markets starting March 25 in over 100 stores in the mid-Atlantic and northeastern regions of the [Read More …]

Pa. Dairymen’s Association announces new partnership with Kennie’s Market

March 16, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

“Milkshakes On The Moo-ve” Food Truck Pop Ups this weekend The Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association, known for those popular and famous milkshakes sold at the PA Farm Show and around the state, announces their NEW partnership with Kennie’s [Read More …]

2020 Pennsylvania Dairy Survey

February 26, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

We recently released the results of the 2020 Dairy Producer Survey. The purpose of the study, in conjunction with the Pennsylvania State University Smeal College of Business, was to evaluate current demographics and trends within the Pennsylvania dairy [Read More …]

Learn how to manage farm family dynamics during virtual dairy summit

January 20, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

2021 Virtual Dairy Summit Will Be Held on February 8-11, 2021 Managing family business dynamics on the dairy farm can be both rewarding and challenging. As the number of partners and family stakeholders grows, the [Read More …]

Report suggests Pa.’s agricultural diversity key to understanding its impact

January 15, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Report from data contained in the 2017 Census of Agriculture Pennsylvania’s largest farms claimed the lion’s share of agricultural product sales and net farm income between 2012 and 2017, but the state’s many small farms [Read More …]

Virtual Dairy Summit offers speakers, entertainment networking

January 13, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Summit will feature interactive content, 10+ educational sessions The 2021 virtual Pennsylvania Dairy Summit is scheduled for February 8-11, 2021 and will empower attendees to emerge from the event with a renewed outlook on dairy, [Read More …]

CHEMSWEEP 2021 Registration Deadline by February 28, 2021

January 11, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

CHEMSWEEP provides Pennsylvania farmers and other licensed pesticide applicators with a means to dispose of canceled, suspended, or unwanted pesticide products. Through CHEMSWEEP, applicators can legally dispose of unwanted pesticides, generally at little or no [Read More …]

2021 Pa Farm Show schedule of events announced

December 23, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

This year a move to a virtual show as Pa. continues to battle the COVID-19 pandemic The Department of Agriculture today shared the schedule for the virtual 2021 Pennsylvania Farm Show. Traditionally held in Harrisburg at [Read More …]

Register for the Virtual Dairy Summit and Participate in 10+ Educational Sessions

December 23, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The dairy industry has a lot to be proud of in 2020 and many positive accomplishments to celebrate as we emerge together in the new year. Join us for the 2021 virtual Pennsylvania Dairy Summit to find solutions to help [Read More …]

$50 million dairy investment to fuel farmers, families, economy

PA Dairy Industry Awards open for applications

Save the Date for the 2022 PA Dairy Summit

Free dairy business planning roundtable meetings in November

2022 on-farm internship program open for applications

Corn Silage Dry Down Update: Week of August 31, 2021

Redding encourages farmers to take advantage of $1 million Farm Vitality Grant program

Dairy producers, families invited to free dairy appreciation dinners

Adopt a Cow enrollment now open

Opportunity for increased dairy competitiveness

Late Summer Forage Seeding for Hay and Pastures

Dairy Producers: You’re Invited to Free Dairy Appreciation Dinner

Youth Members Shine at National Junior Holstein Convention

Pennsylvania State Grange statement on vote on Dairy

Penn State’s Ag Progress Days expo returns

Judges named for 2021 All-American Dairy Show

Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association To Partner With Weis Markets

All-American Dairy Show set for September 18-22

Animal ag industry relies on quick, coordinated emergency declaration, response

DairyVoice: Bill Itle and Carissa Itle Westrick discuss their farm and processing plant

The 2021 National Holstein Convention

Bellwether Farms’ Whole Milk Basket Ricotta will be Available at Wegmans Food Markets

Pa. Dairymen’s Association announces new partnership with Kennie’s Market

2020 Pennsylvania Dairy Survey

Learn how to manage farm family dynamics during virtual dairy summit

Report suggests Pa.’s agricultural diversity key to understanding its impact

Virtual Dairy Summit offers speakers, entertainment networking

CHEMSWEEP 2021 Registration Deadline by February 28, 2021

2021 Pa Farm Show schedule of events announced

Register for the Virtual Dairy Summit and Participate in 10+ Educational Sessions

Dietary crude protein: how low can we go thanks to the amino acid balancing concept in dairy cows?

Why Herd Immunity Matters to Your Dairy

What If You Could?

Cover Crops After Corn Silage