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Young farmer renovates farm for cow/calf production, intensive grazing
PULASKI, Va. — “Starting from scratch” is the way Troy Whittier, 30, described his work creating a cow/calf operation on a farm that was covered with a mix of broom sage and briars when he acquired it. Now he is running about 100 cows and recently...
Industry changes reviewed at PSU dairy workshop
HERSHEY, Pa. — During the recent Penn State’s Dairy Cattle Nutrition Workshop, Mike Hutjens, Extension dairy specialist emeritus of the University of Illinois, examined how the dairy industry has changed.Milk production shows an astounding increase over...
VFGC winter conference sets virtual schedule
The Virginia Forage and Grassland Council is going virtual with its popular winter conference series that normally moves across the state over four consecutive days. “Building Resilience in Grass-Based Farms” is the theme for the 2021 VFGC Winter Forage...
Va. livestock hall honors 94-year-old cattleman
ABINGDON, Va. — Robert E. “Bob” Foster’s relationship with the cattle industry started in his childhood and led to his inclusion this year in the Virginia Livestock Hall of Fame. “I never thought as a young boy in Damascus, Virginia, rounding up cattle, running bare...
Va. Hall of Fame honors farmers
BRIDGEWATER, Va. — A husband and wife team, Riley and Barbara Wagner are the Virginia dairy industry’s selection to be honored in the Virginia Livestock Hall of Fame this year. The recognition comes because of joint efforts on their dairy farm here and their work in...
Pa. commission suggests strategies to bolster industry
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Dairy Future Commission’s report released on Aug. 5 described 54 recommendations for the dairy industry.During the 2019-10 session, the legislature authorized the commission’s report to promote and strengthen the...
Cattlemen pan changes to Va. livestock job
RICHMOND, Va. — Cattle producers in Virginia are questioning changes the state agriculture department recently made to a key management position, claiming it could harm livestock marketing efforts for producers statewide. The Virginia Department of...
Va. family moves to warm season grasses
JONESVILLE, Va. — A Lee County husband-wife team is combining the serious business of farming with a sense of adventure, a willingness to try new things, good management skills and grit to develop their own approach to farming. Jerry and Judy Ingle...
South Mountain dairy buys Trickling Springs
MIDDLETOWN, Md. — South Mountain Creamery, one of the state’s largest dairies, purchased this month Trickling Springs Creamery, a regional organic dairy brand that shuttered last year amid a state and federal securities fraud investigation. South...
Dairyman advocates change to boost profit
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Dairy managers are confronted with change. As part of the Center for Dairy Excellence’s series on the “People Side of Dairying” Dr. Charlie Gardner presented a webinar on “Dealing with Change.”Gardner first pointed out that successful...
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