Dairy Industry Professionals Invited to Discuss Change Management

The Center Is Hosting a Free Virtual Roundtable Meeting on October 22 Dairy farmers who are navigating a changing marketplace and dairy professionals who guide their clients through the change management process are encouraged to attend the Center for Dairy Excellence’s virtual roundtable meeting this fall. The event, titled “Leading With Change: Managing Change on…

Learn About Risk Management Options During Next “Protecting Your Profits” Webinar

The Webinar Will Take Place on Wednesday, August 26 at 12 p.m. The Center for Dairy Excellence will host its monthly “Protecting Your Profits” webinar on Wednesday, August 26 at noon. Led by Zach Myers, Risk Education Manager with the Center, the webinar will help dairy producers and industry professionals review milk market fundamentals and…

Pennsylvania Dairy Future Commission Releases Final Report

Issues of Concern and Action Items Offer Roadmap for Sustainable and Vibrant Dairy Industry Through a global pandemic with unprecedented challenges for an industry deemed essential, the Pennsylvania Dairy Future Commission has completed its mission to review and make recommendations to promote and strengthen the commonwealth’s dairy industry. The Commission’s recommendations were released to leaders…

On-Farm Intern Develops New Skills and Experience with Herd Health

After growing up on his family’s dairy farm, Drew Walton has been part of the dairy industry from an early age. About to begin his senior year at Penn State University, Drew recognized the importance of expanding his knowledge and skillset before he entered the job market. He wanted to find a way to develop…

College Senior Gains Experience with Animal Care During On-Farm Internship

Originally from Berks County, Pennsylvania, Paige Miller was introduced to the world of dairy farming through her mentor, a local dairy farmer. After working at his farm and gaining experience in the industry, he encouraged her to pursue a career in dairy. Paige decided to study animal science, with the business option, at Penn State…

Dairy Financial & Risk Management Conference Offered Virtually, Registration Costs Reduced

The Conference Will Now Be Held Virtually on September 15 and 16, 2020 The Center for Dairy Excellence’s 11th annual Dairy Financial and Risk Management Conference, titled “Navigating the Numbers,” will now be held as a virtual event. The conference is scheduled for Tuesday, September 15 and Wednesday, September 16 from 9 to 11:30 a.m….

College Senior Embraces Passion for Agricultural Research During Summer Internship

Stephanie Clouser grew up on a small dairy farm in Centre County, Pennsylvania, where she was involved with 4-H and showing animals throughout her childhood. With a love for animals and science, Stephanie decided to attend Susquehanna University to major in biomedical sciences with a minor in chemistry. Throughout her classes, Stephanie has developed a…

On-Farm Internship Exposes Student to Rewarding Aspects of Dairy Farming

Even though Rebecca Burns didn’t grow up on a dairy farm, she loved working with animals from a young age. When she decided to study animal science in college, she realized she could make a career out of her passion. “I was the person [in my family] to branch off and discover that I really…

Ten Students Receive Scholarships to Support Future Careers in Dairy

College Students From Across Pennsylvania Were Awarded Student Leader Scholarships Ten undergraduate students were recently honored with Student Leader Scholarships, intended to encourage and empower the next generation of dairy producers. Supported by the Center for Dairy Excellence Foundation of Pennsylvania and the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association, each scholarship recipient received $3,000 to support their undergraduate…

What’s Going On with Milk Prices?

By Jayne Sebright, Executive Director at the Center for Dairy Excellence “We are living in unprecedented times” is a phrase I have heard all too often over the past few months. With the COVID-19 pandemic causing havoc on all aspects of our society, including the dairy industry, it has left many of us trying to…