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How to talk about COVID-19 vaccination with your employees

April 27, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

As a manager, your words and actions have potential to influence employee attitudes about the vaccine The decision to receive the COVID-19 vaccine is a highly personal one, yet each individual’s decision has profound implications [Read More …]

Agriculture must be prioritized for COVID-19 vaccine

March 31, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

AFBF President Duvall called for the elimination of barriers to vaccine access for America’s farmers The American Farm Bureau Federation is urging the Biden administration to prioritize agriculture for the COVID-19 vaccine. In a letter sent [Read More …]

Merck Animal Health Issues Statement On Its Agreement With Johnson & Johnson

March 25, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

There have been a couple recent reports expressing concerns regarding Merck Animal Health’s ability to produce animal health medicines and vaccines as a result of the recently announced partnership with Johnson & Johnson to make [Read More …]

From donations to vaccinations, dairies lead throughout the pandemic

March 24, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Though the COVID-19 pandemic is far from over, some light seems to be appearing at what may be the end of a very long tunnel. Vaccinations are moving ahead; caseloads have fallen dramatically from winter; [Read More …]

NMPF statement on additional COVID relief package

March 2, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

NMPF is grateful to Congress for working to enact additional COVID-19 stimulus legislation. The pending bill includes critical additional agriculture and nutrition support intended to help farmers, rural communities, and food-insecure households throughout the nation. [Read More …]

USDA, FDA Underscore Current Epidemiologic and Scientific Information Indicating No Transmission of COVID-19 Through Food or Food Packaging

February 22, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

The following is attributed to Acting USDA Secretary Kevin Shea and Acting FDA Commissioner Janet Woodcock, M.D. After more than a year since the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak was declared a global health emergency, [Read More …]

A Dairy Farmer’s Guide to the COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout

February 11, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

The COVID-19 pandemic has presented numerous challenges for U.S. dairy farmers, who remain committed to implementing CDC-recommended workforce best practices to prevent and control the spread of coronavirus on farms. Access to one of two [Read More …]

H-2A Program Demand Strong, Despite COVID-19

February 9, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Recently released H-2A program data reveals some interesting impacts of the global COVID-19 pandemic. For the first time since the Department of Labor began reporting quarterly data in 2013, the number of certified positions declined [Read More …]

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What is Powering Consumer Decisions with Dairy?

January 28, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

During 2020, nearly all facets of consumers’ lives changed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Research and Insights team at DFW studied these changes both to understand the impact of the pandemic on consumer behavior [Read More …]

Tax implications of the new COVID-19 relief bill

January 21, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Farm Credit East Senior Tax Consultant Dario Arezzo presented a webinar on January 14th The Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 was signed into law in the final hours of 2020. How [Read More …]

Coalition urges Cuomo to reconsider vaccines for ag employees

January 19, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Urges Gov. Cuomo to include agriculture and food processing employees back into Phase 1B A coalition of organizations representing various agriculture sectors from New York have signed a letter urging New York Governor Andrew Cuomo [Read More …]

Application Period Opens for Improved Round of Paycheck Protection Program

January 18, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

The recently enacted COVID-19 resource and relief package included a number of agriculture-related provisions, such as a $1.5 billion extension of the Farmers to Families Food Box program, as well as additional support for crop, specialty crop, [Read More …]

DATCP Releases COVID-19 Report

January 18, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Today the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) released a report summarizing its efforts in partnership with the state’s agricultural industry to respond to the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. These efforts include: [Read More …]

Farm Credit East presents webinar on tax considerations

January 13, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Presents webinar on the agricultural tax considerations of new COVID-19 relief bill The Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 was signed into law in the final hours of 2020. How does this [Read More …]

COVID-19 taking heavy toll on farmers’ mental health

January 12, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Poll clearly demonstrates that the COVID-19 pandemic is having broad-ranging impacts A strong majority of farmers/farmworkers say the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted their mental health, and more than half say they are personally experiencing more [Read More …]

Jennifer Fawkes talks about the Upcoming Virtual World Ag Expo in February

January 7, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

2021 WORLD AG EXPO® ONLINE FEBRUARY 9-11, 2021 As with so many events, World Ag Expo in February 2021 is going virtual. The huge outdoor farm show, a centerpiece for ag in the winter season in [Read More …]

74th Alice in Dairyland Finals Cancelled

January 5, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announced today the cancellation of the 74th annual Alice in Dairyland finals, previously set to be held in Walworth County in May 2021. The 75th [Read More …]

USDA extends flexibilities amid continuing COVID-19 pandemic

January 4, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Crop insurance flexibilities have been extended for producers amid the COVID-19 pandemic USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) is extending crop insurance flexibilities for producers amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Specifically, relief provided for electronic notifications and [Read More …]

NMPF comments on dairy provisions in COVID assistance package

January 4, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Thanks Congress for legislation, provides highlights of package for dairy producers The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) thanked Congress for the positive steps it is taking through COVID relief legislation to assist dairy farmers who [Read More …]

APHIS celebrates 2020 accomplishments

December 31, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is celebrating the agency’s many successful efforts over the past year. “This has been a year like no other,” said USDA Under [Read More …]

Mailbox milk prices expected to normalize in 2021

December 30, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The pandemic in 2020 caused unprecedented market volatility in dairy prices, leading to lower milk checks for dairy producers. However, the price spread is expected to realign in the first half of 2021, bringing normalcy [Read More …]

Farm Credit West Announces an Increase in Cash Dividends Amid Pandemic

December 30, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Farm Credit West, ACA recently announced the Board of Directors has voted to distribute a patronage dividend to customer-owners equal to 150 basis points (bps) or 1.50% of eligible average outstanding loan balances in 2020. [Read More …]

Are You Prepared for the Post-COVID Landscape?

December 29, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

January 25th – 28th, 2021 COVID-19 is a humanitarian crisis with vast global impact on the world at large and far reaching impacts on dairy. Where is the dairy industry today and what might define [Read More …]

Peterson Highlights Dairy Support in COVID Relief Compromise Package

December 29, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin C. Peterson of Minnesota pointed Wednesday to multiple provisions to benefit dairy farmers in the new COVID-19 relief compromise package passed by the House and Senate and awaiting President Trump’s [Read More …]

Webinar: Beyond COVID-19 – The Future of Dairy Plants

December 28, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

January 14, 2021 | 1:00 p.m. Eastern COVID-19 continues to disrupt our world, but the dairy industry is experiencing massive change due to other factors as well, including shifting consumer demands, technology advancements, revolutionary food [Read More …]

2021 Pa Farm Show schedule of events announced

December 23, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

This year a move to a virtual show as Pa. continues to battle the COVID-19 pandemic The Department of Agriculture today shared the schedule for the virtual 2021 Pennsylvania Farm Show. Traditionally held in Harrisburg at [Read More …]

Dairy is defined by giving this unique holiday season

December 23, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

This year of COVID-19 has been difficult for dairy, just as it has for everyone else. Challenges from roller-coaster prices to wildfires have all taken their toll. But difficult times also bring out what’s best in [Read More …]

Register for the Virtual Dairy Summit and Participate in 10+ Educational Sessions

December 23, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The dairy industry has a lot to be proud of in 2020 and many positive accomplishments to celebrate as we emerge together in the new year. Join us for the 2021 virtual Pennsylvania Dairy Summit to find solutions to help [Read More …]

CoBank Releases 2021 Year Ahead Report – Forces That Will Shape the U.S. Rural Economy

December 22, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

COVID-19 vaccine brings optimism for a brighter and more prosperous year ahead, but significant economic recovery unlikely before mid-year The speed of the economic recovery will largely hinge on the availability, dissemination and reach of [Read More …]

Holstein Association USA Recognizes 2020 National Holstein Show Champions and Class Winners

December 18, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Holstein Association USA is thrilled to recognize outstanding cows and their breeders and owners who did well at National Holstein Shows this year. Due to COVID-19, Holstein Association USA is not having the All-National Showcase [Read More …]

How to talk about COVID-19 vaccination with your employees

Agriculture must be prioritized for COVID-19 vaccine

Merck Animal Health Issues Statement On Its Agreement With Johnson & Johnson

From donations to vaccinations, dairies lead throughout the pandemic

NMPF statement on additional COVID relief package

USDA, FDA Underscore Current Epidemiologic and Scientific Information Indicating No Transmission of COVID-19 Through Food or Food Packaging

A Dairy Farmer’s Guide to the COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout

H-2A Program Demand Strong, Despite COVID-19

What is Powering Consumer Decisions with Dairy?

Tax implications of the new COVID-19 relief bill

Coalition urges Cuomo to reconsider vaccines for ag employees

Application Period Opens for Improved Round of Paycheck Protection Program

DATCP Releases COVID-19 Report

Farm Credit East presents webinar on tax considerations

COVID-19 taking heavy toll on farmers’ mental health

Jennifer Fawkes talks about the Upcoming Virtual World Ag Expo in February

74th Alice in Dairyland Finals Cancelled

USDA extends flexibilities amid continuing COVID-19 pandemic

NMPF comments on dairy provisions in COVID assistance package

APHIS celebrates 2020 accomplishments

Mailbox milk prices expected to normalize in 2021

Farm Credit West Announces an Increase in Cash Dividends Amid Pandemic

Are You Prepared for the Post-COVID Landscape?

Peterson Highlights Dairy Support in COVID Relief Compromise Package

Webinar: Beyond COVID-19 – The Future of Dairy Plants

2021 Pa Farm Show schedule of events announced

Dairy is defined by giving this unique holiday season

Register for the Virtual Dairy Summit and Participate in 10+ Educational Sessions

CoBank Releases 2021 Year Ahead Report – Forces That Will Shape the U.S. Rural Economy

Holstein Association USA Recognizes 2020 National Holstein Show Champions and Class Winners

The Downside and Upside of Increasing Exports

Not all fiber behaves the same in dairy rations

What Is Your Reason?

Preparing Grain Storages for Harvest