Tag: dairy
Dairy farmers getting squeezed
Like 2015, this year was not a kind year for many Ohio dairy farms.
Vitamin prices skyrocket as supplies decrease
Vitamins A and E are becoming scarce and prices have more than doubled. Dairy nutritionists recommend evaluating vitamin supplementation strategies.
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.
