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HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania farmers face mounting financial pressure from higher production costs, labor shortages and severe weather even as a planned $1.2 billion dairy processing investment promises to increase …
Pennsylvania Farmers Face Rising Costs as Dairy Demand Grows Read More
COCHRANVILLE, PA — Cochranville dairy farmer Benuel S. Beiler received Horizon Organic’s 2026 innovation award after investing in a compost-bedded pack barn and milking parlor designed to improve labor efficiency, …
Cochranville Dairy Farmer Wins Horizon Innovation Award Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Four Pennsylvania farms and agricultural businesses will receive more than $670,000 in federal funding to expand food production, manufacturing, and specialty agricultural products under a U.S. Department …
USDA Awards $670K to PA Farms in Rural Growth Push Read More
SHIPPENSBURG, PA — A $132.9 million expansion by dairy manufacturer Schreiber Foods will increase yogurt production capacity in Cumberland County while creating dozens of new jobs and preserving hundreds of …
$132.9M Dairy Expansion Promises Jobs in Cumberland County Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Whole and reduced-fat milk could soon return to school cafeterias across the country after Congress sent bipartisan legislation to President Donald Trump’s desk, marking a sharp shift …
Whole Milk Poised for a Comeback in School Lunchrooms Nationwide Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Whole and flavored milk could soon return to school cafeterias nationwide after Congress approved the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, a move hailed by Pennsylvania lawmakers …
Whole Milk Makes a Comeback as Congress Rewrites School Lunch Rules Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Throughout June, the National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association (NFRA) is shining a spotlight on the convenience, freshness, and versatility of the dairy aisle as part of …
NFRA Highlights Fresh Solutions for Busy Summers During June Dairy Month Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Representatives John Lawrence (R-Chester) and Michael Stender (R-Northumberland/Montour) proposed key amendments on Tuesday aimed at boosting Pennsylvania’s struggling dairy industry through targeted tax incentives. Despite their efforts, …
House Fight Erupts as Democrats Block Critical Aid for PA Dairy Farmers Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has commended the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) for its newly announced Healthy Dairy in Schools Commitment, a voluntary pledge aimed …
Agriculture Secretary Applauds Dairy Industry Commitment to Healthier School Meals Read More
Imagine walking into a grocery store in Pennsylvania. You head to the dairy aisle to grab a gallon of milk, only to feel the pinch of its price—higher than the …
Why Pennsylvania’s Milk Prices Are Punishing Your Wallet and Hurting Families Read More