Corona

The Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding (CDCB) team is working full speed ahead to ensure continuity so that none of our services, including U.S. genetic evaluations, will be impacted by COVID-19 or related measures. We expect [Read More …]

The 2020 Wisconsin Dairy Showcase is canceled

The 2020 Wisconsin Dairy Showcase, scheduled for April 22-25, 2020 at the Alliant Energy Center has been canceled to comply with CDC and statewide restrictions on gatherings, as a result of COVID-19. This is to protect [Read More …]

COVID-19 and Your Dairy Webinar

Steps that dairy managers should consider to protect their workforce, their business and their markets Link to join COVID-19 and Your Dairy This webinar will be led by Richard Stup, PhD, Cornell Agricultural Workforce Development [Read More …]

U.S. Department of Labor Announces Availability of Up to $100 Million In National Health Emergency Dislocated Worker Grants in Response to COVID-19 Outbreak

The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the availability of up to $100 million for Dislocated Worker Grants (DWGs) to help address the workforce-related impacts of the public health emergency related to COVID-19, also known [Read More …]

NMPF’s Bjerga on dairy and coronavirus

NMPF’s Senior Vice President of Communications Alan Bjerga discusses the response of dairy producers to the coronavirus on RFD-TV. “Dairy is like everyone else—there are more questions than answers. People are being encouraged to take [Read More …]

The 2020 Central Plains Dairy Expo is canceled

City of Sioux Falls declares state of emergency Due to the rapid spread of COVID-19 and the desire of all interested parties to minimize further exposure to the virus, the city of Sioux Falls, S.D., [Read More …]

WFU cancels March 29th Dairyland Forum

Decision comes amid coronavirus concerns, declared public health emergency Wisconsin Farmers Union has decided to cancel the Dairyland Forum & Rally for Rural Wisconsin, which was set to draw hundreds of family farmers and rural [Read More …]

Message from ADSA Regarding the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

The ADSA Board and staff are continuously monitoring the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. We are aware of the currently urgent nature of the situation and are closely following statements from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control [Read More …]

Dairy Challenge Contest and Academy Cancellation Notice

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It is with great disappointment that we share that North American Intercollegiate Dairy Challenge slated for March 26th to 28, 2020, in Green Bay, WI, has been cancelled. The safety of the students and volunteers [Read More …]

IDFA Statement on COVID-19 and Dairy Availability in the U.S.

Statement from Michael Dykes, D.V.M., President and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association, on COVID-19 and the Availability of Dairy Products Across the Nation Michael Dykes, D.V.M., President and CEO of the International Dairy [Read More …]

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New York Spring Dairy Carousel cancelled

New York Spring Dairy Carousel has been cancelled. All events at New York State Fairgrounds in April have been cancelled in order to comply with NYS regulations in regards to COVID-19. The show executive and [Read More …]

Statement From Turlock Livestock Auction Yard on Sales

Dear Customers, Turlock Livestock Auction Yard intends to continue having sales. We do ask that, for the safety of all concerned, please minimize the time you spend at the market and in the sale arena. [Read More …]

IDFA Pleased that White House, Federal Agencies Confirm Food Industry is a “Critical Infrastructure Industry”; Additional Guidance Needed

Michael Dykes, D.V.M., president and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), released the following statement today: “On behalf of the nation’s dairy industry, the International Dairy Foods Association is grateful that the Administration [Read More …]

California Antique Farm Equipment Show® Cancelled Due to COVID-19

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In accordance with Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommendations on Sunday, March 15, 2020, and for the health and safety of our attendees, exhibitors, vendors, volunteers, staff and community, the 2020 California Antique Farm Equipment [Read More …]

Will virus alter demand for farm goods?

Could slow global economic growth and recovery from trade disputes As countries affected by the coronavirus try to control its spread, market and public reactions to the fast-moving situation have sent ripple effects to people [Read More …]

PDPW goes virtual March 18 & 19

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PDPW Business Conference — it’s a Virtual Conference Some of you may have received an email message indicating the 2020 PDPW Business Conference was still at the Alliant Energy Center. The message you received was [Read More …]

In-Depth Analysis – Coronavirus in the USA

In 2015 the amount of money US consumers spent on food away from home exceeded the amount they spent on food at home for the first time on record. While the USDA hasn’t released the [Read More …]

Coronavirus triggers consumers’ guilty pleasures

Isolation and social distancing brought on by COVID-19, or coronavirus, are causing unprecedented changes in consumer behavior, according to The Center for Food Integrity Consumer Trust Insights Council (CTIC), which brings together food industry thought [Read More …]

Online participation expected to increase at Ritchie Bros. auctions in wake of COVID-19 concerns

Ritchie Bros. making temporary changes to its onsite auctions to increase online participation Information is moving fast and so is Ritchie Bros. With concerns about large gatherings growing around the world due to the COVID-19 [Read More …]

IDFA Statement on COVID-19 and Dairy Availability in the U.S.

Statement from Michael Dykes, D.V.M., President and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association, on COVID-19 and the Availability of Dairy Products Across the Nation Michael Dykes, D.V.M., President and CEO of the International Dairy [Read More …]

2020 Spring Dairy Expo Cancelled

In accordance with orders from Ohio Governor Mike Dewine, Spring Dairy Expo, scheduled for March 26-28, has regretfully been cancelled. We value the safety and health of our exhibitors, families and the allied industry supporters [Read More …]

A message regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19) and National DHIA Annual Meeting Attendees

To all National DHIA Annual Meeting and DHI Managers Meeting Attendees: Update from National DHIA 2020 Annual Meeting Coronavirus (COVID-19) Concerns Those who attended the National DHIA annual meeting and the DHI Managers and QCS [Read More …]

Coronavirus Dairy Event Disruption

To provide a convenient tool for our viewers, DairyBusiness is listing all news items that relate to event cancellations, postponement, or change to “virtual” online venue. This along with the Coronavirus button on the main [Read More …]

Dairy Quarterly Q1 2020: The Corona Hangover