Tag: dairy
Fire destroys Portage County barn
The granddaughter of a Portage County farm family is trying to raise funds in the wake of a major barn fire.
Penn State online dairy course expands
After a successful launch, the Dairy Production and Management MOOC is now offered in five languages — English, Spanish, Bulgarian, Chinese and Portuguese.
Pa. Dairy Summit, Dec. 21-22
The 2018 Pennsylvania Dairy Summit highlights a well-diverse program for dairy farmers. This year's Dairy Summit is Feb. 21 and 22.
Opting out of the Dairy Margin Protection Program
FSA is offering an opt-out to producers not wishing to purchase Dairy Margin Protection coverage for the 2018 calendar year.
Review milking procedures closely
Farmers need to observe milking routines and evaluate milkers to ensure procedures are followed correctly and consistently.
Penn State plans Women in Dairy Conference
The Women in Dairy Conference will be held Nov. 8, from 9 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. at the Sheraton Harrisburg Hershey, 4650 Lindle Road, Harrisburg, Pa.
Dairy processors stretched by milk production gains
For the past few years, production growth has outpaced processing capacity growth and dairy processors are struggling to keep pace.
Local dairy teams win at All-American Invitational
Ohio State University, Pennsylvania FFA, Wisconsin 4-H and Michigan State Ag Tech were All-American Invitational Youth Dairy Cattle Judging Contest winners.
Should you utilize dairy margin protection?
Contact your local FSA office and let them know whether you will participate in the Dairy Margin Protection Program for 2018 before the Dec. 15 deadline.
Former Pa. Ag Secretary wins dairy service award
Samuel E. Hayes, Jr. received the Obie Snider Award at the 54th All-American Dairy Show.
