Tag: dairy
Dairy export assistance renews funds through 2021
The board of directors of the National Milk Producers Federation voted to extend funding through 2021 for Cooperatives Working Together.
Young and Farming: Nathan Steel
Nathan and Megan Steel love dairy cows, but as the farm struggles to breakeven they looked to diversify. They jumped when a produce market was for sale.
Drone aids in making farm decisions
Ed, Lorraine, William and James Thiele of Bulter County, Pa., milk 40 cows and farm 300 acres. A drone is now helping them make many farming decisions.
Change is key at Magyar Farms
This farm in northeastern Ohio went from dairy to grain, and the new focus serves the family well.
Eliminating dehorning in dairy cattle
The world’s first precision-bred naturally hornless cow has been born. Researchers are focusing on improving health and eliminating horns in dairy cattle.
6 factors that drive dairy profitability
Eleven years of herd data from 489 year-end financial and production record summaries identified six key drivers of profitability on dairies.
Letter: Fats, like that in whole milk, are good for you
Letter writer says the dietary guidelines are incorrect, and that food with some fat in it is good for you, citing author Nina Teicholz.
Dairy farming is a way of life for Ohio FFA winner
At Open Road Farm, dairy farming is an FFA project and a full-time job.
Western Pa. dairy farmers race in Pittsburgh Marathon
Four western Pennsylvania dairy farmers raced in the 2018 Pittsburgh Marathon May 6 as part of Team Chocolate Milk, a dairy promotion campaign that encourages refueling with chocolate milk after running.
Pa. bus tour takes in dairy, hog and beef operations
The Professional Dairy Managers of Pennsylvania are adding different types of farm operations to their June bus tour.
