Tag: dairy
Comparing Ohio herd size groups
An advantage of Ohio's dairy industry is that one herd size or management system does not fit all. Dianne Shoemaker explains in this week's Dairy Excel.
The fork in the road for dairy farms
The Fork in the Road for Dairy Farms is discussed in this article and will provide suggestions for those managers who are or want to become competitive.
Naturally Golden Family Farms cooperative centering on Guernsey cattle
Naturally Golden Family Farms, a new dairy farm cooperative, focuses on selling Guernsey milk products. Though there are only two farms involved so far, they have plans to grow and market Guernsey milk products across Pennsylvania, and eventually, the country.
Lawmakers want to extend shelf life of Pa. milk
An antiquated regulation on milk freshness labeling is holding back the Pennsylvania dairy industry, state lawmakers say. Right now, milk processed in Pennsylvania must be labeled with a “sell by” date of 17 days from the date of pasteurization
Dairy co-op launches loan program to fund renewable energy upgrades
Organic Valley is partnering with Clean Energy Credit Union to launch the Powering the Good Loan Fund. The program will provide the favorable loan terms for farmers seeking to reduce their reliance on fossil fuels with renewable energy systems and efficiency upgrades.
Satellite technology to help dairy graziers with pasture management
Organic Valley is testing out new technology using satellite imagery to measure pasture health with 22 farms, including five in Ohio and Pennsylvania.
Two ag bills pass Pennsylvania House
Bills regarding agritourism liability protection and milk haulers in weather emergencies both recently passed the Pennsylvania state House.
2020 looked a lot like 2019 for Ohio dairy farms
Dianne Shoemaker offers a look at dairy farm margins in 2019 compared to 2020, and advice on how to improve margins on your dairy farm.
The pandemic shaped this Pennsylvania dairy farm’s success
The launch of the Creamery at Pleasant Lane Farms in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, can’t be told without talking about the pandemic.
A farmer’s night before Christmas
A fun spin on a A Visit from St. Nicholas, from a farmer's point of view, brought to you by Ohio State University Extension Dairy Working Group.
