Pennsylvania

PMMB quick action leads to resolution of payment demands

December 14, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The Pennsylvania Milk Marketing Board, working with the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s office and ASK LLP, has developed declarations to respond to avoidance claim settlement offers received by Pennsylvania dairy farmers and milk haulers. The declarations, [Read More …]

2021 Farm Show Butter Sculpture cancelled

December 11, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has announced the cancellation of the annual butter sculpture, scheduled to among virtual features in the 2021 Farm Show. “Pennsylvania is experiencing a resurgence of COVID-19 cases with higher daily [Read More …]

Pennsylvania Milk Marketing Board says be patient, don’t sign anything or write any checks

December 10, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Farmers and haulers have received offers as part of the Dean Foods bankruptcy proceeding The Pennsylvania Milk Marketing Board is working with the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s office and ASK LLP to resolve avoidance claim settlement [Read More …]

Dairy conference call to address Dean Foods claims

December 4, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Call will be held December 10 from 12-1 p.m. On Thursday, December 10 from 12-1 p.m., the Center for Dairy Excellence will host a Dairy Industry Conference Call to address the recent payment requests sent [Read More …]

Keynote speakers announced for 2021 virtual PA Dairy Summit

November 30, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

In an ever-changing marketplace, dairy producers and allied-industry professionals are searching for strategies to advance their operation and drive performance. During the 2021 virtual Pennsylvania Dairy Summit, four featured speakers will help the dairy industry [Read More …]

Exciting Announcement About 2021 PA Dairy Summit

November 10, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Save the date — the 2021 Pennsylvania Dairy Summit is going virtual! During the four-day event on February 8-11, we’re emerging together to find solutions to help our industry advance, adapt, perform, and thrive. With an expert [Read More …]

Save the date for virtual Pennsylvania Dairy Summit

November 6, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Emerge with the virtual conference on February 8-11, 2021 The 2021 Pennsylvania Dairy Summit will be held virtually on February 8-11, 2021 in response to ongoing public health concerns and limitations around hosting large events [Read More …]

Applications due for On-Farm Internship Program

October 23, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Undergraduate students who are interested in gaining hands-on experience in dairy production are encouraged to apply for the 2021 On-Farm Internship program. Applications are due by October 31, 2020 and can be submitted online. The [Read More …]

Dairy votes crucial to 2020 elections – Dairy Defined

October 21, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

According to political forecasting website fivethirtyeight.com, Pennsylvania is currently rated as the most likely “tipping point” state in this year’s presidential election – the one most likely to put a presidential candidate past 270 electoral [Read More …]

Submit nominations for PA Dairy Industry Awards

September 23, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 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 in [Read More …]

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Finalists selected for Pennsylvania Leopold Conservation Award

September 21, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The award will be presented virtually during this winter Three finalists have been selected for the 2020 Pennsylvania Leopold Conservation Award®. Given in honor of renowned conservationist Aldo Leopold, the prestigious award recognizes farmers, ranchers [Read More …]

New Penn Vet webinar series invites farmers, industry to participate in sustainable agriculture discussions

September 16, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

A new virtual symposium series presented by the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine (Penn Vet), in collaboration with PennPraxis, the community engagement arm at the University of Pennsylvania Stuart Weitzman School of Design, [Read More …]

Legislation to increase milk consumption

September 11, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Legislation aims to increase milk consumption among WIC participants Congressman Fred Keller from Pennsylvania introduced the Giving Increased Variety to Ensure Milk into the Lives of Kids Act late last month. The legislation aims to [Read More …]

Scholarships awarded to dairy leaders of tomorrow students

September 10, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Scholarships honor students who are advancing their education in dairy-related fields Paige Peiffer of Lebanon County, Pennsylvania and Brenna Murry of Mosinee, Wisconsin were recently awarded scholarships through the Dairy Excellence Foundation’s Dairy Leaders of [Read More …]

Planning for Possible Feed Shortages

September 8, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Considering the unknowns related to weather conditions during the harvest season across the U.S., it is prudent to plan now for possible forage or grain shortages. Production perspective: July is predicted to rank as one [Read More …]

$13.6 million remains available for Pa. dairy industry

August 25, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Any dairy farm that experienced financial losses due to COVID-19 may apply for assistance Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding visited the Scattered Acres Dairy Farm in Reading today, one of Pennsylvania’s many dairy farms that had [Read More …]

Pennsylvania agriculture to be celebrated virtually for 2021 PA Farm Show

August 21, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

No in-person events or competitions Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced today that Pennsylvania’s agriculture industry will be celebrated virtually for the 2021 PA Farm Show, with no in-person events or competitions, to mitigate against COVID-19. [Read More …]

Ten students receive scholarships to support future careers in dairy

August 12, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

College students from across Pennsylvania were awarded student leader scholarships Ten undergraduate students were recently honored with Student Leader Scholarships, intended to encourage and empower the next generation of dairy producers. Supported by the Center [Read More …]

Marilyn Hershey from Ar-Joy Farms in Pennsylvania Discusses some unique business partnerships, using unusual byproducts in the dairy feeding program and safeguarding the sensitive Chesapeake Bay watershed.

July 31, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

DairyVoice Podcast Episode 23 An innovative dairy producer and committed industry leader, Marilyn Hershey from Ar-Joy Farms in Pennsylvania tells her story in episode 23 of DairyVoice. She talks with Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News [Read More …]

Dairy Future Commission to discuss the Pennsylvania dairy industry during live webinar

July 29, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

This webinar will take place on August 12 at 12 p.m. Penn State Extension is offering an opportunity for dairy producers and industry professionals to discuss the future of the Pennsylvania dairy industry and how [Read More …]

Dairy Farmers Find Ways To Help Cows “Chill” During Summer Heat

July 29, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

American Dairy Association North East Highlights Best Practices for Keeping Cows Cool While a heatwave continues to blaze across Pennsylvania conjuring up thoughts of fans, sprinklers and shades, most people may not realize these are [Read More …]

Strategies to Improve Water Use Efficiency: Part 3

July 27, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Today we will discuss precipitation and climate patterns and how they are expected to change. The crop water balance equation states: Precipitation (P) + Irrigation (I) = Runoff (R) + Deep Drainage (D) + Evaporation [Read More …]

Dairy Farmers Find Ways To Help Cows “Chill” During Summer Heat

July 24, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

American Dairy Association North East Highlights Best Practices for Keeping Cows Cool While a heatwave continues to blaze across Pennsylvania conjuring up thoughts of fans, sprinklers and shades, most people may not realize these are [Read More …]

Free webinar on Aug. 12 to explore dairy industry’s future

July 23, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The Dairy Future Commission will answer questions, share recommendations Dairy producers and industry professionals are invited to a free webinar, titled “Exploring the Future of the Pennsylvania Dairy Industry,” on Wednesday, August 12 from 12 [Read More …]

Apprenticeship for dairy graziers approved in Pennsylvania

July 7, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Apprenticeship is a two-year program that pairs beginning farmers with established farmers The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry approved an apprenticeship for aspiring pastured dairy farmers on June 11. Dairy Grazing Apprenticeship is a [Read More …]

National All-American Dairy Show cancelled

June 23, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The show was originally scheduled to run September 12-16 The 2020 All-American Dairy Show has been cancelled to mitigate the risk of COVID-19. The show was originally scheduled to run September 12-16, 2020 at the [Read More …]

This National Dairy Month, Farmers Are Focused On Feeding Those In Need

June 4, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Pennsylvania dairy farmer Louie Diamond rarely hesitates when he sees an opportunity to help someone in need. He traveled to New Orleans to help clean up after Hurricane Katrina. Years later, he was in Puerto [Read More …]

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Checkoff’s National Dairy Month Efforts Include ‘Raising Gallons’ Video, ‘30 Days of Dairy’

June 2, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

DMI, local checkoff teams to celebrate farmers with stories of resiliency, contributions In celebration of National Dairy Month, Dairy Management Inc. (DMI) and state and regional checkoff teams around the country are showcasing dairy’s resilience [Read More …]

An Open Letter to Dairy Families

May 15, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Dear Dairy Industry, On a recent Dairy Industry Conference Call, Dr. David Kohl, part-owner of Homestead Creamery in Wirtz, VA, and Professor Emeritus at Virginia Tech, said something that really struck a chord for our [Read More …]

Penn State Extension cancels or postpones in-person events through June 19

April 30, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Cancellations also affect Pennsylvania 4-H activities In-person, nonessential events and programs sponsored by Penn State Extension through at least June 19 have been cancelled, postponed or moved to a virtual format due to the continuing coronavirus pandemic, [Read More …]

PMMB quick action leads to resolution of payment demands

2021 Farm Show Butter Sculpture cancelled

Pennsylvania Milk Marketing Board says be patient, don’t sign anything or write any checks

Dairy conference call to address Dean Foods claims

Keynote speakers announced for 2021 virtual PA Dairy Summit

Exciting Announcement About 2021 PA Dairy Summit

Save the date for virtual Pennsylvania Dairy Summit

Applications due for On-Farm Internship Program

Dairy votes crucial to 2020 elections – Dairy Defined

Submit nominations for PA Dairy Industry Awards

Finalists selected for Pennsylvania Leopold Conservation Award

New Penn Vet webinar series invites farmers, industry to participate in sustainable agriculture discussions

Legislation to increase milk consumption

Scholarships awarded to dairy leaders of tomorrow students

Planning for Possible Feed Shortages

$13.6 million remains available for Pa. dairy industry

Pennsylvania agriculture to be celebrated virtually for 2021 PA Farm Show

Ten students receive scholarships to support future careers in dairy

Marilyn Hershey from Ar-Joy Farms in Pennsylvania Discusses some unique business partnerships, using unusual byproducts in the dairy feeding program and safeguarding the sensitive Chesapeake Bay watershed.

Dairy Future Commission to discuss the Pennsylvania dairy industry during live webinar

Dairy Farmers Find Ways To Help Cows “Chill” During Summer Heat

Strategies to Improve Water Use Efficiency: Part 3

Dairy Farmers Find Ways To Help Cows “Chill” During Summer Heat

Free webinar on Aug. 12 to explore dairy industry’s future

Apprenticeship for dairy graziers approved in Pennsylvania

National All-American Dairy Show cancelled

This National Dairy Month, Farmers Are Focused On Feeding Those In Need

Checkoff’s National Dairy Month Efforts Include ‘Raising Gallons’ Video, ‘30 Days of Dairy’

An Open Letter to Dairy Families

Penn State Extension cancels or postpones in-person events through June 19

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