Month: March 2020

Current over-order premium order was set to expire on March 31 At a March 19, 2020, Special Sunshine Meeting held via teleconference the Pennsylvania Milk Marketing Board adopted Official General Order A-1005, establishing an over-order [Read More …]

What To Do On Your Farm

March 25, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

We realize this is a challenging time for everyone, filled with stressful conditions and new constraints on business. As the dairy industry navigates COVID-19, it’s important to follow Federal and state guidance and orders to [Read More …]

Could metritis be costing you $358 per cow1?

Could metritis be costing you $358 per cow1? The costs of metritis can add up — from treatment costs to production losses and even reduced fertility. Are you focusing on the right outcomes to reduce [Read More …]

Hardbarger appointed Pa. Milk Marketing Board secretary

Announcement made at the Board’s March 19 meeting Carol Hardbarger will step down as the Board’s Consumer Member effective March 20, 2020, to assume the Secretary position. Rob Barley, Board Chairman, made the following comments [Read More …]

Coronavirus Website Expands, Adding Farmer Resources, Podcasts to NMPF Page

The National Milk Producers Federation’s coronavirus webpage is expanding further, adding a farmer handbook to address dairy production needs and launching a podcast series featuring experts discussing crucial issues faced by dairy farmers and the [Read More …]

American Farmland Trust Echoes Call from Farm Groups to Include Farmers in Stimulus

Thank you to organizations such as the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition, Harvard Law School Food Law and Policy Clinic, and Congress’ local agriculture champions for their efficient work and proposed policy solutions. AFT echoes the urgent call to include farmers and ranchers engaged in direct sales [Read More …]

ICAR Statement on COVI-19

Dear ICAR members, Associate members and industry cooperators, In response to the current spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus) globally, the ICAR staff and board are monitoring the situation and provide the following message during this time [Read More …]

Oregon COVID-19 Letters for Dairy Employees and New Federal Employment Laws

ODFA COVID-19 RESOURCES ODFA has a new page on our website with current information to help you navigate COVID-19. We will continue to provide updates to assist you in making informed decisions for your family [Read More …]

Kansas Department of Agriculture Plans for Reduced Staff

At the direction of Governor Laura Kelly, the Kansas Department of Agriculture will be activating its Continuity of Operations Plan to work with a limited staff beginning March 23. The headquarters in Manhattan — as [Read More …]

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Agriculture and Food “Absolutely Critical” in Fighting Pandemic

House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson welcomed the designation of agriculture, including food production, distribution, and retail, as critical infrastructure by the Department of Homeland Security in an announcement made by the DHS on Thursday. [Read More …]

IDFA’s Latest on COVID-19; IDFA Launches #ESSENTIAL Campaign

Dear Dairy Community, IDFA wants to take a moment to recognize and honor all of you for your work throughout the dairy industry to protect our food security. You are essential. To highlight and honor [Read More …]

Buttles, Orth, Schultz Re-elected to PDPW Board

Three incumbents were re-elected to the Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW) Board of Directors for the 2020-2021 year. Members re-elected Andy Buttles of Lancaster, Wis.; Steve Orth of Cleveland, Wis.; and Katy Schultz of Fox Lake, [Read More …]

DATCP Reminds Farmers to Check Runoff Risk Prior to Spreading Manure

With snowmelt, soils saturated, and rain in the forecast, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is reminding farmers to check for the risk of runoff from their field before spreading manure [Read More …]

Land O’Lakes CEO Beth Ford on CNN: “Our food supply is a pillar of our national security”

Uncertain times like this one highlight just how critical our farmers and food supply chain workers are. Land O’Lakes President and CEO Beth Ford talked with CNN’s Poppy Harlow on Thursday morning, expressing confidence in the [Read More …]

73rd Alice in Dairyland top candidates announced

Alice will be selected from among top candidates following an extensive interview process The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announced the six top candidates for the 73rd Alice in Dairyland, moving [Read More …]

PMMB Decides to Maintain Current Dairy Price

PMMB’s new pricing order will remain in effect through September 30 The Pennsylvania Milk Marketing Board (PMMB) maintained the Class I over-order premium price for milk at $1.00 per hundredweight and continued its formula for [Read More …]

Turlock TLAY Market Report – Friday March 20, 2020

TO OUR CUSTOMERS & FRIENDS OF TLAY: We would first like to say Thank You for your business. We put great value in our customers. Due to the COVID-19 Virus, we must change how we [Read More …]

NMPF Thanks USDA for Coronavirus Response, Outlines Dairy Needs as Losses May Exceed $2.85 Billion

The National Milk Producers Federation, the largest organization of U.S. dairy farmers, commended the U.S. Department of Agriculture for its timely responses to the coronavirus crisis while outlining what agency actions could best aid dairy [Read More …]

Work for U.S. dairy exports continues during coronavirus crisis

The goal is “business as usual” for workers connected by technology to USDEC headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, and nine international offices. The U.S. Dairy Export Council is utilizing technology to stay connected and productive as [Read More …]

Alltech launching webinar series during this time of social distancing focused on ruminant and monogastric research

WHAT: As COVID-19 has impacted in-person events and meetings, Alltech is launching a webinar series in an effort to maintain social distance and continue to provide the latest industry-leading animal nutrition information. Over the [Read More …]

USDA to conduct survey about hired on-farm labor

Survey will collect information about hired labor across Northeastern Region The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will conduct its biannual Agricultural Labor Survey during the second half of April. The survey will [Read More …]

World Record for Butterfat Set in Jersey Breed

Oklahoma Jersey Cow Breaks World Butterfat Record For the first time in more than a dozen years, a new world record for fat production by a Registered Jersey cow has been recorded by the American [Read More …]

How Will the COVID-19 Blackout Affect My Pesticide License?

Is your pesticide license due to expire on March 31? If you still need credits, or have not yet renewed your license, don’t panic! The deadline is being extended. Renewing Your License If you’ve obtained [Read More …]

VIDEO: Vilsack discusses recent progress of dairy exports and concerns about coronavirus

U.S. dairy exports had gained positive momentum in recent months. But the COVID-19 pandemic has the entire world wondering what comes next. In an interview with RFD-TV, USDEC President and CEO Tom Vilsack recounted [Read More …]

CWT Assists with 4.5 Million Pounds of Dairy Product Export Sales

Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) member cooperatives accepted 43 offers of export assistance from CWT that helped them capture sales contracts for 2.930 million pounds (1,329 metric tons) of Cheddar, Gouda, Monterey Jack and Swiss cheese; [Read More …]

Dairy Farmers Elated at Homeland Security’s Reaffirmation of Food and Agriculture as a Critical Industry

The National Milk Producers Federation, the largest organization of U.S. dairy farmers, applauded the Trump Administration’s explanation that the food and agriculture is a critical infrastructure industry in the wake of the coronavirus national emergency, [Read More …]

How Consumers Purchase Food Is Changing

Reviewing Expenditures for Food at Home and Away from Home USDA-Economic Research Service’s most recent update to the Food Expenditure Series revealed that U.S. consumers spent more than ever on food, with food purchases at restaurants and [Read More …]

Dairy and horseradish farm tours at WFTD

The Farm Demo Committee has finalized the Farm Tours and Demonstrations for 2020 Wisconsin Farm Technology Days (WFTD) in Eau Claire County, July 21-23. This year attendees will be able to tour two very [Read More …]

Dairy co-op offers two college scholarships

Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative is looking to award two $1,000 college scholarships to children of its members. Applicants must be high school seniors, high school graduates or college undergraduates. They must be enrolled or planning [Read More …]

NMPF’s Jonker Discusses Safety of U.S. Milk and Details Dairy Precautions in Podcast