Tag: dairy
Pa. milk’s over-order premium drops
The Pennsylvania Milk Marketing Board reduced the Class I over-order premium price for milk from $1.60 to $0.75 per hundredweight, beginning Jan. 1.
Dairy and veal farmers face new rules
Rules regarding tail docking of dairy cattle and the housing of veal calves will take effect Jan. 1
How often should you cut alfalfa?
Learn how to adjust your harvesting schedule to increase alfalfa yields without sacrificing quality.
Guernsey, Holstein breeds partner for classification
The American Guernsey Association is partnering with Holstein Association USA to appraise Guernsey cattle throughout the United States.
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.
