Category Archives: General News

February 27, 2023

Scholarship Program Now Open for Students Pursuing Careers in Dairy

The PA Dairymen’s Association and Dairy Excellence Foundation Are Offering Twelve $3,000 Scholarships The annual Student Leader Scholarship program is now open for undergraduate students, including college students and high school seniors, who are pursuing a career in a dairy-related field. Twelve $3,000 scholarships are available through a partnership between the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association and…

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February 16, 2023

February ‘Protecting Your Profits’ Recording to Be Released on Feb. 24

A Recording of the Monthly Discussion Will Be Available on February 24 The Center for Dairy Excellence will publish a recording of its monthly “Protecting Your Profits” webinar on Friday, February 24. Led by Zach Myers, Risk Education Manager with the Center, the recording will be available in both webinar and podcast format. It will…

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February 15, 2023

Young Dairy Professionals Recognized with Scholarships at Dairy Summit

The Scholarships Allowed Young Dairy Professionals to Network and Expand Their Skills A group of 28 young dairy professionals recently received scholarships to attend the 2023 Pennsylvania Dairy Summit on February 8-9 in State College, Pa. The Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association, the Center for Dairy Excellence, and the Dairy Excellence Foundation awarded the Young Dairy Professionals…

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February 14, 2023

2023 Pennsylvania Dairy Industry Award Winners Announced

Felix, Mayer and Moore Were Recognized at the 2023 PA Dairy Summit At this year’s Pennsylvania Dairy Summit, the Professional Dairy Managers of Pennsylvania, Center for Dairy Excellence, and Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association awarded three dairy professionals with the 2023 Pennsylvania Dairy Industry Awards. The annual awards program recognizes dairy professionals who showcase leadership, service, and…

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February 6, 2023

Dairy Producers and Farm Employees Invited to Animal Care Workshops

The Free Workshops Will Be Held on Five Dairy Farms Across the State Dairy producers and their employees are invited to one of five animal care workshops that are being held on dairy farms across the state throughout March and April. Hosted by the Center for Dairy Excellence, PA Beef Council and the Professional Dairy…

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January 30, 2023

Dairy Excellence Grants to Open for Next Round of Applications Starting February 1

The Grants Help Support Improvement Projects Related to Cow Comfort, Efficiency, and Milk Production The next round of funding for the Dairy Excellence Grant Program opens on February 1, and Pennsylvania dairy producers have until February 28 to submit a grant application. The program is ideal for Pennsylvania dairy producers who want to improve cow…

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January 29, 2023

Berks County Dairy Producer Shares Tips for Calf Care and Maintaining Compost Barn and Robotics Facility in New Podcast Episode

Phoebe Bitler Was Interviewed in the New Episode of “Cow-Side Conversations” In the Center for Dairy Excellence’s latest episode of the “Cow-Side Conversations” podcast, Phoebe Bitler of Vista Grande Farms LLC in Berks County, Pennsylvania, shared both the benefits and learning curves they have experienced with their robotic milking system and compost barn. Enhanced cow…

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January 17, 2023

Guest Speaker to Provide 2023 Dairy Market Outlook During Webinar on Jan. 25

Rob Goodling Will Join the “Protecting Your Profits” Webinar on Wednesday, Jan. 25 at 12 p.m. The Center for Dairy Excellence is hosting a special edition of its monthly “Protecting Your Profits” webinar on Wednesday, January 25 from 12-1 p.m. The event will feature Rob Goodling, agricultural business consultant with Horizon Farm Credit, who will…

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January 3, 2023

Free Transportation Available to Attend PA Dairy Summit

PA Dairy Producers Can Get Free Transportation from Quarryville and Belleville The dairy industry is infused with opportunity, and the Pennsylvania Dairy Summit allows dairy professionals to learn from both industry experts and their peers about how to uncover and leverage these opportunities. Hosted by the Professional Dairy Managers of Pennsylvania and Center for Dairy…

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December 20, 2022

Discounts Available for PA and Out-of-State Dairy Producers to Attend Dairy Summit

Dairy Producers From Pennsylvania and All Other States Can Attend Dairy Summit at Discount For dairy producers from Pennsylvania and beyond who are looking to find fusion across the dairy industry through networking, insight and inspiration, the Pennsylvania Dairy Summit is a nationally recognized conference for dairy farmers in all types of production. The 2023…

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