Tag: dairy
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.
Dairy farmers regroup after drop letter
Mercer County, Pa., dairy farmer recounts getting the drop letter from Dean Foods and her efforts to find a new milk market. Some have not been so lucky.
McDonald’s offers more dairy-focused menu items
Dairy checkoff scientists have helped McDonald’s launch three items that elevate dairy and provide customers with great-tasting menu choices.
Managing in today’s dairy economy
There are a number of options to consider when analyzing farm financial records and looking at ways to trim expenses.
Young and Farming: Kevin Spreng
Dairy farmer Kevin Spreng built his way up gradually, starting with the family farm and branching out.
USDA releases improved dairy safety net
The USDA Farm Service Agency will reopen enrollment for an improved Dairy Margin Protect Program. New enrollment will run from April 9 to June 1.
