Coronavirus Cancellation

AgriLife Extension publishes human, pet fact sheets on New World screwworm

March 16, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

New resources expand education on potential risks The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service has released two new fact sheets on New World screwworm to help Texans prepare for the threat of the potentially devastating parasite. These fact [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 …]

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 …]

Keynote speakers announced for 2021 virtual PA Dairy Summit

November 30, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

In an ever-changing marketplace, dairy producers and allied-industry professionals are searching for strategies to advance their operation and drive performance. During the 2021 virtual Pennsylvania Dairy Summit, four featured speakers will help the dairy industry [Read More …]

American Farm Bureau’s 102nd Convention goes virtual

October 22, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Free online event will bring American Farm Bureau Convention favorites into your home The American Farm Bureau Federation announced that its 102nd Annual Convention will be held online following the cancelation of all events through Jan. [Read More …]

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NMC transitions its annual meeting to virtual format

October 21, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Milk quality group to offer top-notch, thought-provoking presentations New Prague, MN (October 16, 2020) – Given the continued global health impact of COVID-19, the National Mastitis Council (NMC) board of directors approved presenting its annual [Read More …]

Western Dairy Management Conference Postponed

September 3, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The 2021 Western Dairy Management Conference has been postponed until Nov. 1 – 4, according to conference organizers. The biennial event which typically attracts over 1500 dairymen and industry personnel was originally set for early [Read More …]

California Fall National Show cancelled

August 29, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

With great disappointment we must share that the California Fall National Show, scheduled for October 21-25 in Tulare, California has been cancelled due to circumstances beyond our control. The event venue, International Agri-Center has cancelled [Read More …]

AFIA Suspends 2020 Feed Facility of the Year Program

August 26, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The American Feed Industry Association in partnership with Feedstuffs is suspending the annual Feed Facility of the Year program for 2020, citing issues brought on by the coronavirus pandemic. The temporary suspension of the program [Read More …]

Pennsylvania agriculture to be celebrated virtually for 2021 PA Farm Show

August 21, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

No in-person events or competitions Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced today that Pennsylvania’s agriculture industry will be celebrated virtually for the 2021 PA Farm Show, with no in-person events or competitions, to mitigate against COVID-19. [Read More …]

PA Dairymen’s Assoc. Statement on State’s Decision to Host a “Virtual 2021 PA Farm Show”

August 21, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Dave Smith, executive director of the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association, issued the following statement today regarding the Pa. Department of Agriculture’s decision to transition to a virtual Farm Show in January 2021 due to the lingering [Read More …]

DCRC pivots from in-person to virtual conference

August 21, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The in-person Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council (DCRC) Annual Meeting, previously scheduled for Nov.11-12, in Madison, Wis., is rescheduled for Nov. 10-12, in a virtual format. Given current capacity restrictions in Dane County, Wis., due to [Read More …]

The Great NYS Fair has been cancelled

July 9, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Due to the ongoing pandemic Due to concerns over COVID-19, the Great New York State Fair has been cancelled. The fair was originally scheduled for Friday, August 21st through Labor Day, Monday, September 7th. This [Read More …]

Minnesota Nutrition Conference 2020

July 2, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Recently the Species Chairs from the U of M and Co-Chairs met to make a decision as to the fate of the 2020 MNC. The MNC has been a premier Nutrition Conference for over 75 [Read More …]

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Cancellation of the 2020 Royal Agricultural Winter Fair

June 26, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Due to our ongoing concern regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, the excitement of The Royal will have to wait for another year. The Royal’s Board of Directors today made the heart-wrenching but unanimous decision to cancel [Read More …]

Decision on 2020 State Fair of Texas expected by late July

June 23, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The State Fair of Texas will make an announcement by mid to late July concerning the status of the 2020 Fair. With health and safety as the top priority, the management team and the board [Read More …]

National All-American Dairy Show cancelled

June 23, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The show was originally scheduled to run September 12-16 The 2020 All-American Dairy Show has been cancelled to mitigate the risk of COVID-19. The show was originally scheduled to run September 12-16, 2020 at the [Read More …]

64th Annual Keystone International Livestock Exposition cancelled

June 19, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

KILE was originally scheduled to run September 25 – October 4 The 2020 Keystone International Livestock Exposition (KILE) has been canceled to mitigate the risk of COVID-19. KILE was originally scheduled to run September 25 [Read More …]

NATIONAL DAIRY SHRINE TO CANCEL 2020 AWARDS BANQUET

June 16, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The Board of Directors of the National Dairy Shrine announced the cancellation of the 2020 National Dairy Shrine Awards Banquet. The awards program has been held annually in conjunction with World Dairy Expo, and the [Read More …]

World Dairy Expo 2020 Cancelled!

June 5, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

For the first time in its 53-year history, World Dairy Expo® has been cancelled. The World Dairy Expo Executive Committee reached this difficult decision based on the public health orders and restrictions related to [Read More …]

NEAFA Golf for Good Works Tournament Postponed

June 4, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The Northeast Agribusiness and Feed Alliance’s annual Golf for Good Works Tournament has been postponed from June 25-26, 2020 to September 21-22, 2020. The State of New York is beginning to reopen upstate [Read More …]

Cows on the Concourse Goes Virtual!

June 1, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

To comply with COVID-19 guidelines, Cows on the Concourse will be going virtual this year instead of holding the regular event in downtown Madison on the Capitol Square. From June 1 to 5, Cows on [Read More …]

Save the Date: California Dairy Sustainability Summit – Nov 5-6, 2020

May 29, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

NEW DATES ANNOUNCED FOR THE 2020 CALIFORNIA DAIRY SUSTAINABILITY SUMMIT Join us this November 5 & 6 in Sacramento to learn how California’s dairy families are leading the world in sustainable farming. Gain insight into [Read More …]

2020 World Brown Swiss Conference Rescheduled to September 2021

May 26, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

With the COVID-19 situation continuing to evolve, we have made the difficult decision to postpone the 2020 World Brown Swiss Conference, originally scheduled for September 28 – October 3, Madison, WI. While we are extremely [Read More …]

Foremost Farms USA® to Close Chilton Cheese Plant

May 21, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Foremost Farms USA today announced that it plans to close its Chilton, Wis., manufacturing facility in July 2020. “Manufacturing footprints continually evolve and change over time as the market changes. We are always reviewing our [Read More …]

State FFA conventions go virtual

May 18, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Trying their best to show pride for Ohio FFA members’ achievements For many FFA members, the academic year is coming to an unforeseen end as schools have moved online across the nation to mitigate COVID-19’s spread [Read More …]

CJHA Cow Camp Cancelled

May 13, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Dear Junior Members and parents, I have to make the sad announcement that Cow Camp is cancelled for this summer. Given all the uncertainties surrounding COVID-19 and restrictions on gatherings, this decision is somewhat beyond our [Read More …]

Penn State Extension cancels or postpones in-person events through June 19

April 30, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Cancellations also affect Pennsylvania 4-H activities In-person, nonessential events and programs sponsored by Penn State Extension through at least June 19 have been cancelled, postponed or moved to a virtual format due to the continuing coronavirus pandemic, [Read More …]

2020 California State Fair cancelled

April 27, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Unable to continue 166-year tradition due to COVID-19 concerns In accordance with Cal Expo’s own values and the directives issued by the Governor and California Department of Public Health, Cal Expo’s Board voted unanimously during its April 24 [Read More …]

2020 Wisconsin FFA State Convention update

April 23, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

In-person event postponed indefinitely; online experience to be held in June On Wednesday, April 15, 2020, the Wisconsin Association of FFA announced the following statement regarding this year’s state convention: “Due to the [Read More …]

AgriLife Extension publishes human, pet fact sheets on New World screwworm

2021 Pa Farm Show schedule of events announced

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

Keynote speakers announced for 2021 virtual PA Dairy Summit

American Farm Bureau’s 102nd Convention goes virtual

NMC transitions its annual meeting to virtual format

Western Dairy Management Conference Postponed

California Fall National Show cancelled

AFIA Suspends 2020 Feed Facility of the Year Program

Pennsylvania agriculture to be celebrated virtually for 2021 PA Farm Show

PA Dairymen’s Assoc. Statement on State’s Decision to Host a “Virtual 2021 PA Farm Show”

DCRC pivots from in-person to virtual conference

The Great NYS Fair has been cancelled

Minnesota Nutrition Conference 2020

Cancellation of the 2020 Royal Agricultural Winter Fair

Decision on 2020 State Fair of Texas expected by late July

National All-American Dairy Show cancelled

64th Annual Keystone International Livestock Exposition cancelled

NATIONAL DAIRY SHRINE TO CANCEL 2020 AWARDS BANQUET

World Dairy Expo 2020 Cancelled!

NEAFA Golf for Good Works Tournament Postponed

Cows on the Concourse Goes Virtual!

Save the Date: California Dairy Sustainability Summit – Nov 5-6, 2020

2020 World Brown Swiss Conference Rescheduled to September 2021

Foremost Farms USA® to Close Chilton Cheese Plant

State FFA conventions go virtual

CJHA Cow Camp Cancelled

Penn State Extension cancels or postpones in-person events through June 19

2020 California State Fair cancelled

2020 Wisconsin FFA State Convention update

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