Corona

With a statewide directive now in place for California residents to remain at home to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus and the illness it causes—COVID-19—and with agriculture considered a “critical infrastructure industry” by [Read More …]

DCHA Annual Conference goes virtual

The in-person Dairy Calf and Heifer Association (DCHA) Annual Conference, previously scheduled for April 7-9, in Madison, Wis., is rescheduled for April 8-9, in a virtual format. DCHA’s in-person event was canceled due to the [Read More …]

DFW Nomination Period Closes March 31; Guidance Issued for Remote Notarization

As they prepare to submit nominations by March 31, 2020, eligible milk producers who are interested in running for the Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin (DFW) Board of Directors should be aware of the Department of [Read More …]

What’s in the CARES Act for Food and Agriculture

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic that has roiled the U.S. economy, the Senate passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act. In addition to direct payments to individuals of up to $1,200, extended unemployment [Read More …]

FARM’s Yeiser Stepp Discusses How Dairy-Farm Stewardship is Adapting to Coronavirus

Emily Yeiser Stepp, a National Milk Producers Federation vice president and head of the National Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) Program, is seeing rapid evolution in the initiative as the dairy industry continues to [Read More …]

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Canada Convention 2020 and the Covid-19 Outbreak

Holstein Canada’s vision of “a Healthy Canadian Dairy Industry for All” is a proud and true statement for our Association, no matter what the circumstance. For this reason, and as a precautionary measure in response [Read More …]

U.S. Department Of Labor Publishes Guidance Explaining Paid Sick Leave And Expanded Family and Medical Leave

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) announced its first round of published guidance to provide information to employees and employers about how each will be [Read More …]

American Farmland Trust Launches Fund to Help Farmers Affected By the COVID-19 Crisis

Tuesday, American Farmland Trust, the organization behind the national movement No Farms No Food®, announces the creation of a Farmer Relief Fund. All monies raised will go directly to farmers. The fund will award eligible [Read More …]

Webcast series tracks shifting consumer trends amid pandemic

NEW WEEKLY COVID-19 WEBCAST The COVID-19 pandemic is impacting public health, the economy and consumer perception and behavior in unprecedented fashion. To help the food industry stay up to date on the latest consumer trends [Read More …]

Cornell creates COVID-19 website for food industry

Website’s guidance ranges from social distance and washing hands, to cleaning To keep New York’s food processing industry safe during the COVID-19 pandemic, Cornell’s Institute for Food Safety has created a comprehensive, practical and convenient website [Read More …]

Keep animal food businesses open

American Feed Industry Association makes plea during COVID-19 response The American Feed Industry Association, along with 23 state and regional feed and grain associations, recently called on state officials around the country to maintain access [Read More …]

Professors to field food industry COVID-19 queries

The remote videoconference is the first of three sessions Three Cornell food science professors will hold special online “office hours” to answer questions from food industry representatives on the burgeoning COVID-19 crisis. The remote videoconference [Read More …]

Black Swan Event Shakes Up Dairy Margin Coverage Payment Forecast

With market signals indicating an improving dairy economy and USDA’s own decision tool predicting low to no Dairy Margin Coverage payments this year, fewer dairy farmers opted into the 2018 farm bill’s flagship dairy program in 2020, [Read More …]

2020 Animal Ag Alliance Stakeholders Summit set for May 7-8 goes virtual

Registration now open for Virtual Summit The Animal Agriculture Alliance announced today that its 2020 Stakeholders Summit is going virtual in response to ongoing public health concerns around hosting large events. The Virtual Summit, still [Read More …]

Herd Health and Nutrition Conference Transitions to Virtual

Due to evolving novel coronavirus outbreak 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, and Cornell University, PRO-DAIRY and [Read More …]

TFI Urges States to Use CISA Guidance in Designating Fertilizer an Essential Industry

In a letter sent to all 50 state governors on Monday, The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) President and CEO Corey Rosenbusch requested that states use guidance issued by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Cybersecurity and [Read More …]

Phase II CARES Relief Passes Senate, On to House on Friday

Michael Best Strategies COVID-19 Alert $2 TRILLION IN BIPARTISAN DEAL PASSES SENATE The $2.2 trillion Phase 3 Stimulus bill finally passed the Senate. The 880-page measure is the largest economic relief bill in U.S. history, [Read More …]

Titan to Keep U.S. Plants Operating to Support Nation’s Food Supply

Federal government says food and agriculture industry is critical to public health and safety and should continue normal operations. Titan International, Inc., manufacturer of Titan Tires, Titan Wheels and Goodyear® Farm Tires, is announcing its [Read More …]

Neutral March Cattle on Feed Report Overshadowed by Pandemic Fears

USDA’s latest Cattle on Feed report, released March 20, shows the number of animals on feed to be essentially unchanged from 2019. The report provides monthly estimates of the number of cattle being fed for slaughter. [Read More …]

What To Do On Your Farm

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 …]

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 …]

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 …]

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