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Bovine Banter

Bovine Banter

Written by: Penn State Extension
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Bovine Banter focuses on management, production, and profitability to help make farms more successful. Join the Penn State Extension Dairy Team for informal educational conversations with dairy producers, industry representatives and Penn State faculty and research. Each week we will cover hot topics in the dairy industry that will help dairy producers become more profitable. Guests will compare research with experiences of what has and has not worked on their farms and provide tips to help make you more successful.

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Episodes
  • 24.5: Financial and Regulatory Considerations for Transitioning to an Organic Dairy

    24.5: Financial and Regulatory Considerations for Transitioning to an Organic Dairy
    Jun 9 2026

    In this episode, Dairy Educator Daniela Roland talks with Chris Anderson, of Sustainable Strategies, to unpack the regulations, financial realities, and key considerations for dairy farmers thinking about transitioning from conventional production to organic.

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    29 mins
  • Ticked Off: Understanding the Asian Longhorned Tick with Dr. Hayley Springer

    Ticked Off: Understanding the Asian Longhorned Tick with Dr. Hayley Springer
    May 26 2026

    Join Berks County dairy educator, Kasey Hower, as she interviews Dr. Hayley Springer, the Animal Health Division Chief for the Bureau of Animal Health and Diagnostics Service at the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. They discuss the emerging threat of the Asian Longhorned Tick and what dairy producers can do to manage this pest.

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    18 mins
  • The Grass Is Greener for Organic Dairy Producers Matt and Garrett Byler

    The Grass Is Greener for Organic Dairy Producers Matt and Garrett Byler
    May 19 2026

    In this episode, we talk with organic dairy producers Matt and Garrett Byler about transitioning to organic production, the family dynamic of working together, and making your neighbors wonder what you are doing.

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    30 mins
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