Corona

March 31, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Extension’s Commitment to You Has Not Changed For over 150 years, Penn State Extension has fulfilled its mission of delivering science-based education to Pennsylvania communities. We will not waiver on that promise during this challenging [Read More …]

U.S. dairy industry reassures global customers about commitment to exports

A message translated into 10 languages says U.S. dairy suppliers are working hard to continue shipments to other countries during the COVID-19 pandemic. Thousands of shipping containers make for a dazzling array of colors at [Read More …]

Alltech releases COVID-19 resources website

We are committed to standing with and for the global food supply chain As a multinational business, we have been tracking COVID-19 since it first emerged and have taken steps to ensure the health and [Read More …]

Coronavirus Bill Offers Dairy Aid in What May Be a Long Effort, NMPF’s Bleiberg Says

A massive coronavirus aid package poised to pass Congress that includes crucial assistance to dairy producers is a critical, but likely not the last, step in assisting sectors hard-hit by economic disruptions, said Paul Bleiberg, [Read More …]

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Congress steps up for family farmers

$9.5 billion emergency fund to aid food producers impacted by COVID-19 Community Alliance with Family Farmers (CAFF), a nonprofit organization that serves small- and mid-scale farmers in California, issued the following statement from Policy Director [Read More …]

KFB provides ag-relevant information on COVID-19

March 31, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

KFB launches webpage to curate resources farmers and ranchers need to navigate COVID-19 Kansas Farm Bureau (KFB) has launched a webpage to curate the news and resources farmers and ranchers need to navigate the ongoing [Read More …]

Farm Credit East to Host Webinar on Tax and Payroll Provisions of FFCRA and CARES Act

Farm Credit East is offering an educational webinar regarding new payroll and tax provisions outlined in the newly passed Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) and Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. This [Read More …]

Cornell Cooperative Extension outreach initiative

March 31, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

We are doing our best to keep the community informed about updates As educators we are doing our best to keep the community informed about updates and opportunities regarding everything going on with COVID-19. [Read More …]

UFW’s 2nd ‘open letter’ to ag industry: Gestures and issuing guidelines ‘do not substitute for real steps’

UFW’s 2nd ‘open letter’ to ag industry: Gestures and issuing guidelines ‘do not substitute for real steps to stem the virus’ Nearly two weeks after its initial “open letter” of March 17 calling for meaningful [Read More …]

Coronavirus Response Plan Provides Welcome Aid for Dairy; NMPF Thanks Congress

March 31, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 1

The National Milk Producers Federation commended members of Congress for successfully crafting a bipartisan package to provide support and relief during the coronavirus pandemic to all Americans, including dairy and other agricultural producers who are [Read More …]

Wolf administration reminds Pennsylvanians of food assistance programs, resources

Encourages volunteerism to keep life-sustaining food services available The Wolf Administration today reminded Pennsylvanians of food assistance resources available and what actions it is taking to ensure access to food does not stop in spite [Read More …]

Herd health and nutrition conference transitions to virtual

Due to evolving novel coronavirus outbreak situation Click Image to Expand Due to public health concerns related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, and in accordance with guidance from the CDC, the State of New York, [Read More …]

COVID-19 Update from NDHIA QCS to Field Service, Labs, DRPCs and Board

Quote of the week from the field amidst all the COVID-19 news and impact: “I can milk my cows, but I can’t manage my herd without DHI.” There has been a lot of information regarding [Read More …]

NMPF Statement on President Trump’s Signing of Coronavirus Legislation

In response to President Donald Trump’s signing of the CARES Act addressing the coronavirus crisis, National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) President and CEO Jim Mulhern offered the following statement: “We thank President Trump for quickly [Read More …]

NAAB Extends Release Date of Active Sire Lists To Accommodate COVID-19 Circumstances

The National Association of Animal Breeders (NAAB) recognizes that the current COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted the daily work life of all involved in the global AI industry. Given these unique circumstances along with a [Read More …]

NMPF Coronavirus Page Adds Employer Section, Boosts Spanish-Language Resources

The National Milk Producers Federation’s coronavirus webpage has added key guidance documents for agricultural employers in the wake of recent legislation and also expanded its Spanish-language resources to meet member needs as farmer economic and workforce situations rapidly [Read More …]

Red Ink Flooded LaSalle Street This Week and Dairy Markets Were Decimated

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending March 27th, 2020 Red ink flooded LaSalle Street this week. The dairy markets were decimated. Every Class III and Class IV contract on the board scored new [Read More …]

IDFA Quick Bites: Shifting Dynamics

Click Image to expand Shutdowns, lockdowns, and quarantines are altering the way people eat in the U.S…and in a hurry. In the fourth quarter of 2019, Americans spent just about as much money at restaurants [Read More …]

COVID-19 Update for Critical Industries Raimondo & Associates

March 29, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

CRITICAL UPDATE FOR AGRICULTURE AND OTHER ESSENTIAL INDUSTRIES: 1. Employees cannot elect to stay home and get paid simply because they are worried about COVID-19. Agriculture and other critical industries are exempted from both federal [Read More …]

The Elanco Foundation Announces Efforts to Support Food Security Amidst COVID-19 Crisis

Today, the recently-formed Elanco Foundation pledged more than $700,000 to help fight rising food insecurity challenges due to the novel coronavirus outbreak. The funds will support organizations and food banks in communities across Elanco Animal [Read More …]

As NYS Takes Measures to Address COVID-19, Maple Hill Creamery Pledges over 80 Tons of Organic Grass-Fed Dairy Products to Communities in Need

March 28, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Maple Hill Creamery, America’s original Grass-Fed Organic brand with 150 dairy farms throughout New York State – announced they have partnered withNew York State’s Department of Agriculture and Markets on behalf of Governor Cuomo and [Read More …]

Contingency planning resources available to dairy farmers

Dairy producers can work remotely create contingency plans The Center for Dairy Excellence is working to ensure Pennsylvania dairy farm families have contingency plans in place to protect their employees and businesses in light of [Read More …]

American Dairy Association North East: Food Banks Are in Desperate Need of Assistance

All over the world, families are being told to shelter in place and to practice “social distancing.” It’s imperative to do what’s necessary to get through these times, but the need to feed ourselves and [Read More …]

Postponement ICAR-Interbull 2020 Conference

Dear ICAR Members, Associate Members, Interbull Service Users and co-operators, The ICAR Board met on March 24th 2020 and after discussions with both the Local Organising Committee and the Interbull Steering Committee, the decision has been made [Read More …]

SBA offers disaster assistance to small businesses

The deadline to apply for an Economic Injury Disaster Loan is Dec. 21, 2020 The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to Nebraska small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a [Read More …]

Can ticks, mosquitoes transmit coronavirus?

No, but use good judgment in avoiding bites At this time, there is no scientific evidence that COVID-19 is transmitted by mosquitoes and ticks, explained Texas A&M AgriLife experts. “Ticks, like mosquitoes, are blood-feeding external parasites,” said [Read More …]

IDFA Statement on CARES Act and Need for Immediate Dairy Purchases by Government