Category Archives: Press Releases

December 2, 2024

Climate-Smart Grant Funding Available to PA Dairy Producers

The Grants Allow Producers to Develop Climate-Smart Plans for Their Operations Climate-Smart Grants are available to Pennsylvania dairy producers and provide funding for producers to identify and implement climate-smart practices that will benefit their dairy operations. The funding is available through the CARAT project. CARAT stands for climate-smart agriculture that is profitable, regenerative, actionable, and…

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December 2, 2024

Second Pennsylvania Agriculture HPAI Conference Call to be Held On December 4 With Updates About Mandatory Testing On Bulk Milk Tanker Trucks

The Monthly Call Will Be Held on Wednesday, December 4 at 1 p.m. EST Pennsylvania continues to monitor the rapid acceleration of cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in dairy cattle across the United States. The Center for Dairy Excellence and Penn Ag Industries Association will host the next joint monthly Pennsylvania Agriculture HPAI…

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November 15, 2024

Crawford County Dairy Farmer Discusses Finding Innovation in Daily Tasks, Using Data to Milk the Right Cows and Managing Manure With Less Mechanization

Josh Waddell Was Interviewed in the Latest “Cow-Side Conversations” Podcast In the Center for Dairy Excellence’s latest episode of the “Cow-Side Conversations” podcast, Josh Waddell of Apple Shamrock Farms LLC in Northwestern Pennsylvania talks about what innovation truly looks like – and how finding labor savings within daily tasks often gets forgotten on dairy farms….

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November 13, 2024

National Apprenticeship Week Starts November 17, Two Young Professionals Currently Completing Dairy Herd Manager Apprenticeships

Dairy Producers Can Apply to Be a Host Farm and Employer for Dairy Herd Manager Apprentices National Apprenticeship Week is happening on November 17-23, 2024. With many Pennsylvania dairy producers looking for a more skilled workforce in farm-level management, the Center for Dairy Excellence’s Dairy Herd Manager Apprenticeship program creates opportunities for employees to gain…

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November 13, 2024

Webinar for Dairy Processors on November 19 to Share Processor Grants Available and Tips for Applications

Dairy Processors Are Invited to the Free Webinar on Tuesday, November 19 The Center for Dairy Excellence will host another webinar for dairy processors on Tuesday, November 19 from 1-2 p.m., titled “Deep Dive on Processor Grants Available Through the Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center.” This is the next webinar in the bi-monthly processor webinar…

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November 6, 2024

Business Consultants Available to Help Dairy Farm Families With Succession Planning, Business Planning and More

The Center Offers One-on-One Consulting Support at No Charge to Dairy Farm Families To help Pennsylvania dairy farm families with transition planning, business management consulting, and risk management planning, the Center for Dairy Excellence has several consultants available to work with Pennsylvania dairy farm families. Dr. Brian Reed and Dr. Charlie Gardner both serve as…

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November 5, 2024

Nominations Due on November 18 for PA Dairy Industry Awards

The Annual Awards Recognize Individuals Who Are Excelling in the Dairy Industry Nominations are due by November 18 for the annual Pennsylvania Dairy Industry Award program. Each year, the awards recognize dairy producers and industry professionals who excel in leadership, service and innovation. The program includes three awards and is sponsored by the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s…

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November 5, 2024

PA Agriculture HPAI Conference Call to Be Held on November 13 With Updates About HPAI for Stakeholders From All Animal Ag Industries

The Monthly Call Will Be Held on Wednesday, November 13 at 1 p.m. EST With HPAI impacting both dairy and poultry farms across the country right now, the Center for Dairy Excellence and Penn Ag Industries Association will host a new, joint monthly Pennsylvania Agriculture HPAI Conference Call on Wednesday, November 13 at 1 p.m….

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October 30, 2024

Dairy Farms Encouraged to Host Interns and Apprentices on Their Operations

Producers and Processors Who Might Be Looking for Employees Can Apply for Interns or Apprentices Dairy producers from Pennsylvania and beyond are encouraged to apply to be a host farm in the 2025 On-Farm Internship Program. The program was designed to provide 10- to 12-week on-farm internships and create opportunities for Pennsylvania students to gain…

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October 29, 2024

Dairy Business Advisors to Discuss Capturing Opportunity and Managing Volatility During Free Webinar on November 8

The Free “Protecting Your Profits” Webinar Will Take Place on November 8 at 12 p.m. EST On Friday, November 8 from 12-1 p.m., the Center for Dairy Excellence will host a monthly “Protecting Your Profits” webinar titled “New Year, New Strategy: Capturing Opportunity and Managing Dairy Market Volatility.” Jacob Thompson and Andy McCarty, Dairy Business…

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