Pennsylvania Governor Edward G. Rendell hailed news yesterday that the Pennsylvania Milk Marketing Board will change its method of calculating over-order premium payment obligations on milk produced, processed and sold in the state. The Governor said the June 2 decision–which comes amidst one of the longest, most trying economic environments for dairy producers in generations–would translate into approximately $6.7 million … Read More
Biodiesel Plant Receives Grant
HERO BX, formerly Lake Erie Biofuels, LLC, is the country’s largest producer of biodiesel. Last week, the company announced it has been awarded a $1,640,250 million grant from the Commonwealth Financing Authority to complete the company’s expansion project – increasing their yearly output of low-cost, high quality biodiesel, from 45 million gallons to 55 million gallons. HERO BX is matching … Read More
Pa. Dairy Producers Invited to Economic Roundtables
Dairy producers and managers faced with depressed milk prices can share ideas and find solutions for managing through the current environment at dairy roundtable meetings hosted by the Center for Dairy Excellence with Penn State Cooperative Extension and the Penn State Dairy Alliance. Although participation is free, reservations are required. Any dairy producer interested in attending should contact the Center … Read More
Women In Dairy at Pa. Farm Show
Women involved in agriculture are invited to celebrate past, present and future industry leaders during “Women in Agriculture Day,” from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 13, in the VIP Lounge, at the 2009 Pennsylvania Farm Show. For more information, contact Jean Lonie (jlonie@state.pa.us) at the Department of Agriculture at 717-346-0438. The tentative agenda is as follows: 10 … Read More