Bovine Banter

In this episode, Dr. Amanda Stone, an assistant professor and dairy extension specialist from Mississippi State University, discusses the importance of good heifer management in order to prevent mastitis in a heifers’ first lactation. The content of this podcast, including text, graphics, and images is educational only and not intended to be a substitute for veterinary medical advice, diagnosis, o...

Join Extension Veterinarian, Dr. Ernest Hovingh, for a discussion on strategies for managing mastitis in the milking parlor including tools and training.  Guest and Host:  Guest -Dr. Ernest Hovingh   Host -Dr. Ginger Fenton Image credit:  Ginger Fenton, Dairy team

In this episode, Virginia Ishler, Penn State Extension Dairy Specialist, shares useful tips for farmers regarding managing farm costs, including main farm expenses and record keeping methods.

In this episode of Bovine Banter, Amber Yutzy, Penn State Extension educator, interviews Rob Goodling, an Extension Associate at Penn State University.  Rob works extensively with Pennsylvania dairy producers to help them optimize profitability.  Raising heifers can be a costly enterprise on a dairy farm.  In this podcast, Rob discusses ways to manage heifer numbers on your farm and utilizing benc...

Crop input costs have drastically increased. Extension Educator Andrew Frankenfield shares some management strategies for dairy producers to consider when making decisions about their crops.  Episode host: Ginger Fenton Guest Speaker: Andrew Frankenfield

: In this episode, Samantha Gehrett, a dairy business management educator on the Penn State Extension Dairy Team discusses the importance of preparing for tax season to make things run smoothly in this usually stressful time of the year. The content of this podcast, including text, graphics, and images is educational only and not intended to be a substitute for veterinary medical advice, diagnosis...

In this episode, Karie Williams from the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture discusses important information and state regulations regarding getting started on valued-added dairy enterprises.

In this episode of Bovine Banter, Carly Becker, Penn State Extension Dairy Educator, interviews Jude Hess from Cheese Goatees in Waynesboro, PA. Jude, his wife, and children milk goats and make goat cheese to sell at farmers market in Washington DC. Learn more about how their business started and how it has developed over the past six years.

In this episode of Bovine Banter, Amber Yutzy, Penn State Extension Dairy Educator, interviews Pennsylvania dairy producer Vicki Baker of Maple Bottom Farm.  Vicki and her husband share their passion for the dairy industry by educating the public at their dairy farm.  Recently, they have explored other ways to keep the farm financially viable by forming a cooperative to tell Guernsey milk and chee...

Join the Penn State Extension dairy team as they discuss some planning for a value-added dairy business including identifying your market, determining your products and pricing them, and other tips for preparing to enter a new business venture. 

In this episode of Bovine Banter, Amber Yutzy, Penn State Extension Dairy Educator, interviews Pennsylvania dairy producer John Vanderstappen.  John owns and operates a hybrid grazing operation in Northwest Pennsylvania.  Learn how he makes his operation a success, challenges he has faced over the years and shares advice to producers interested in grazing in the future.

In this episode of Bovine Banter, Carly Becker, Penn State Extension Dairy Educator, interviews Pennsylvania dairy producer, Alvin Peachey. Alvin goes into detail about how he successfully manages his 100% grass-fed, organic dairy herd.

In this episode, we talked with Mat Haan, former Penn State Extension Educator and Current Organic Valley Regional Pool Manager, who describes the main differences and similarities between the conventional, organic and grass-fed dairy farming systems.

Regardless of your level of experience with grazing, this episode has useful, practical information and strategies for managing your pastures like a crop including how to get started, where to find resources, and frequently asked questions. 

This podcast describes Mr. Blake Henry’s, dairy producer located in Juniata County, PA, applied experience and expertise with heat abatement technologies and monitoring animal performance to assess return of investment of these tools. 

Join us for a conversation with Penn State Extension Ag Engineer John Tyson to discuss strategies for minimizing heat stress on your farm and how to improve heat abatement in new and existing facilities.

In this episode featuring Tony Brubaker of Brubaker Dairy, focuses on cow comfort strategies used to keep cows happy and run a successful dairy business. Tony discusses the importance of a comfortable lying surfaces, generous bedding, and heat abatement. The content of this podcast, including text, graphics, and images is educational only and not intended to be a substitute for veterinary medical...

Join us for a conversation with Penn State Extension Ag Engineer Dan McFarland to discuss strategies for maximizing cow comfort focusing on dairy facilities.

This conversation with dairy producer Nathan Mowrer focuses on management strategies and forages for achieving higher components in the bulk tank. 

In this episode featuring Caroline Zimmerman of Dry Creek Farm, focuses on management strategies used to reach a 100 lb. average milk production. Caroline discusses nutrition and breeding protocols on their farm and how they have made simple changes in the past few months to reach their milk production and milk quality farm goals. The content of this podcast, including text, graphics, and images i...

This episode, featuring Matt Groff of Blessed Acres, focuses on managing a low somatic cell count for increased production and premium payments.  Matt will discuss his parlor procedures, how his family handles infected cows and how he strives for excellence within his herd. The content of this podcast, including text, graphics, and images is educational only and not intended to be a substitute for...

This episode, featuring John Proskine, focuses on managing dairy farm facilities and employees for milk quality and components. It will highlight parlor personnel management. The content of this podcast, including text, graphics, and images is educational only and not intended to be a substitute for veterinary medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a licensed Doctor of...

This episode, featuring Dr. Harvatine, from Penn State, and Nate Oleniacz, from Walk-le Farms, focuses on discussing main features and field applicability of best nutritional management practices, known as precision nutrition, aimed at efficiently meeting animal nutrient requirements in order to decrease negative environmental impacts from dairy farming. These practices not only improve animal per...

In this Protecting Your Land, Protecting Your Profits series episode Extension Dairy educator, Carly Becker, is joined by Matt Royer, Sarah Xenophon, and Lauren Shaffer from the Penn State Agriculture and Environment Center along with dairy producer, Ron Kopp, of Stoney Lawn Farms. They discuss and provide insight about various best management practices that could be included in a conservation pla...