Tag: milk
Reader: The health benefits of milk have been misrepresented for a...
Retired dairy farmer, Jim Crawford, wrote in to share his thoughts on the misrepresentation of milk's nutritional benefits over the years.
Emily Mullen ushers family dairy farm into future by bottling milk
Emily Mullen knew bottling milk was the way forward for her family's farm but it took a lot of blood, sweat, and tears and a little bit of faith to get there.
Our common chore
Bryce Angell crafts a poem about the nights and mornings spent in the barn milking cows.
What dairies need to know about changing markets
Simple maintenance, periodic upgrades and cleanliness can help farmers make their dairy farms more attractive when switching milk markets.
Pennsylvania milk labeling bill heads to Gov. Wolf’s desk
Senate Bill 434 would allow milk processors to apply with the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture to exceed the 17-day labeling code.
Cortland dairy responds to need for milk during pandemic
Bottling milk and selling it was never in the plans for Denmandale Dairy. Then the pandemic hit and store shelves sat empty of milk. They Denmans knew what they had to do.
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
Temp OK to put milk on fields in Pa.
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has issued emergency guidance that allows dairy farmers to discharge milk on land.
Fat in whole milk misunderstood; new labels may help
How much milkfat is in whole milk? Many people don't know. The Pennsylvania Department of Ag just issued some guidance that could help clear that up.
Is A2 milk the future of dairy?
More A2 milk is making its way to the stores, along with claims that it’s easier to digest regular milk. What's the difference? Is it too good to be true?
