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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
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania has reached a significant “stage four” milestone in the USDA’s National Milk Testing Strategy, marking it as the first major dairy-producing state to achieve HPAI-free status. …
Game-Changer for Pennsylvania! State Declares Dairy Industry Safe from Deadly Virus Amid National Crisis Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — On Friday, the Pennsylvania Farm Show became the stage for a powerful celebration of charity, community, and the fight to end hunger. The tenth anniversary of the Fill …
Celebrating a Decade of Hope and Milk – Fill a Glass with Hope Marks 10 Years at PA Farm Show Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Farm Show, the nation’s largest indoor agricultural expo, is back with a bang, and this year’s theme—”Powering Pennsylvania”—promises to highlight the grit, innovation, and drive fueling …
2025 Pennsylvania Farm Show Showcases the Power Behind Agriculture 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
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has ramped up its fight against the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 with a groundbreaking strategy that puts the …
USDA Expands Nationwide Milk Testing to Combat H5N1—Are We Winning the War on Dairy Disease? Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Friday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration proposed an exemption for certain cottage cheese products from the Food Traceability Rule. This rule mandates extra recordkeeping for …
FDA Proposes Exemption for Cottage Cheese from Traceability Rules Read More
LANSDALE, PA – Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding and Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Executive Deputy Secretary Mike Hanna Jr. kicked off their summer with a visit this week …
Pennsylvania Officials Launch Summer Ice Cream Trail to Boost Dairy Industry Read More HARRISBURG, PA — In a public health alert, consumers have been warned to discard raw milk sold under the Pure Pastures Dairy label from Apple Valley Creamery. The products in …
Health Alert: Raw Milk Recall from Pure Pastures Dairy Linked to Campylobacter Contamination Read More