Tag: dairy
Longtime dairy extension agent Dianne Shoemaker retires
After more than 30 years with Ohio State University Extension, Dianne Shoemaker, field specialist in dairy production economics, is retiring June 30.
Tractor takes Butler County dairyman to final resting place
Earl E. Webb's sons hauled his casket from William F. Young Funeral Home in West Sunbury, Pennsylvania on a platform on the back of his John Deere 4440. Webb was a lifelong dairyman.
Are you an employer of choice?
Many farm and non-farm businesses are struggling to attract good employees. Ohio State University Extension educator David Marrison has some advice.
Redding attends educational field trip to Westmoreland County dairy farm
Pennsylvania Ag Secretary Russell Redding tagged along with more than 120 elementary students for an educational field trip at Pleasant Lane Farms.
DairyPalooza celebrates 10 years
Although it was a long time coming, the 10th anniversary of DairyPalooza took place at the Wayne County Fairgrounds April 30.
Local dairy farmer and processor advocate for dairy on school menus
Pennsylvania dairy farmers Jason Frye and Steve Turner joined American Dairy Association North East for the Pittsburgh School Food Service Summit
Cattle never judged me, so I never judged cattle
Alan Guebert recalls his motivation for joining the county 4-H dairy judging team, his first trip to McDonalds and how those things were seemingly linked.
Managing prepartum dairy cows for successful calving and lactation
Implementing a meaningful transition cow management program is critical for the survival and performance of both newborn calves and lactating dairy cows.
Organic dairies in the Northeast may have found home for milk
Organic Valley offered 80 farms in the Northeast a market for their milk after being dropped by Horizon Organic and Maple Hill.
Ukraine’s dairy industry relies on imports, small household herds
Since the Russians attacked Ukraine, we've learned a lot about its agricultural industry. But what about it's dairy industry specifically?
