Coronavirus Cancellation

Farm Technology Days postponed to 2021

April 21, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The Executive Committee of Wisconsin Farm Technology Days 2020 Eau Claire announced that it has postponed this year’s event to July 20-22, 2021 because of the impact Covid-19 is anticipated to have across Wisconsin this [Read More …]

Ice Cream Technology Conference/Yogurt & Cultured Innovation Conference Canceled

April 16, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Dear IDFA Members, After careful consideration regarding the health and safety of everyone in our industry, IDFA has made the difficult decision to cancel the Ice Cream Technology and Yogurt & Cultured Innovation conferences this [Read More …]

USJersey Organizations Cancel Annual Meetings for 2020 in Portland

April 15, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Annual Meetings and National Heifer Sale to be changed to virtual venue The American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA) board of directors voted Friday, with support from the board of National All-Jersey Inc. (NAJ), to cancel [Read More …]

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Alice in Dairyland Finals moved to June 19-20

April 12, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Due to challenges posed by the COVID-19 public health emergency, the upcoming 73rd Alice in Dairyland Finals are facing several significant changes including date, format and location. The 73rd Alice in Dairyland Finals [Read More …]

Rescheduling the Dairy Cattle Welfare Symposium

April 9, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

The Board of the Dairy Cattle Welfare Council has made the very difficult decision to RESCHEDULE the 2020 Dairy Cattle Welfare Symposium till next year due to the current COVID-19 Coronavirus Pandemic. We sincerely apologize [Read More …]

COVID-19 Delays Events at the International Agri-Center®

April 7, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

As of March 16, 2020, all events scheduled at the International Agri-Center® were postponed or cancelled in accordance with COVID-19 safety measures. “We are doing our part to slow the spread of COVID-19,” stated Jerry [Read More …]

Certifier Grants Fee Relief, Temporarily Suspends Audits Due to COVID-19

April 6, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

A Greener World announces temporary policy changes to accommodate farms and businesses, minimize travel and support remote compliance Nonprofit farm certifier and food label, A Greener World (AGW), has suspended audits until May 26 to [Read More …]

UW–Madison temporarily closes on-campus dairy

April 3, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Foremost Farms will coordinate with the state milk inspector to place DCC in a “dry” status In just a few weeks, there have been many changes on the UW–Madison campus – in-person classes have been [Read More …]

Collegiate students participate in 15th annual Western Regional Dairy Challenge®

April 3, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

National Contest Cancelled due to COVID-19 Sixty-six students from eight Western U.S. universities and one Canadian college traveled to Modesto, California, for the 15th annual Western Dairy Challenge on February 20 – 22, [Read More …]

DCHA Annual Conference goes virtual April 8-9

April 2, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Bovine veterinarians may still earn up to nine RACE credits 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 [Read More …]

Postponement ICAR-Interbull 2020 Conference

March 27, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

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 …]

DCHA Annual Conference goes virtual

March 27, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

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 …]

Canada Convention 2020 and the Covid-19 Outbreak

March 27, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

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 …]

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

March 26, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

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 …]

Two California Meetings Delayed

March 23, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

DELAYED – TBD – CDFA public hearing on Chapter 3.5 Referendum, Visalia DELAYED – July 31 – Opening hearing for Stop QIP’s lawsuit against CDFA, Sacramento

CA State Holstein Show – COVID-19 update

March 23, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Dear members and friends, Due to the COVID-19 outbreak and the CDC’s guidelines for gatherings, we unfortunately have to postpone the 2020 CA State Holstein Show. We do hope to still hold the [Read More …]

OSU Extension offices closed for now

March 23, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Will implement teleworking options for staff amid COVID-19 concerns Governor DeWine recently issued a state of emergency for the state of Ohio, and along with the Ohio Department of Health, has implemented a variety of [Read More …]

Food Safety Summit is Rescheduled for October 19 – 22, 2020

March 21, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Dear Food Safety Summit Community, We have been monitoring the evolving situation around COVID-19/Coronavirus which is changing rapidly. The health and safety of our attendees, sponsors, vendors and staff at the Food Safety Summit is [Read More …]

GFE Conference May 27-29, 2020 Fort Worth, Texas Postponed

March 20, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Time to Call the Game We’ve been working hard on contingency plans this past week. Although much is still uncertain, the most important thing is now clear – it’s time to call off the game [Read More …]

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Agri-Pulse postpones Ag & Food Policy Summit until June 22

March 19, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Agri-Pulse has been actively monitoring events related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) unfold, and out of an abundance of caution and concern, we have postponed the Ag & Food Policy Summit from March 23 to June [Read More …]

World Food Prize Foundation COVID-19 Statement: Norman E. Borlaug Hall of Laureates

March 19, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Due to ongoing concerns about COVID-19, effective immediately, The Norman E. Borlaug Hall of Laureates will discontinue public tours and will close the facility to the public until at least April 15. The health and [Read More …]

Upcoming KDA Events Postponed, Cancelled

March 19, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Based on the operational and workplace guidelines for state agencies shared over the weekend, the Kansas Department of Agriculture has made changes to plans for scheduled events through the next few weeks. The following events [Read More …]

The 2020 Wisconsin Dairy Showcase is canceled

March 18, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

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 …]

The 2020 Central Plains Dairy Expo is canceled

March 18, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

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

March 18, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

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 …]

Dairy Challenge Contest and Academy Cancellation Notice

March 18, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

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 …]

New York Spring Dairy Carousel cancelled

March 17, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

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 …]

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

March 17, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

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 …]

PDPW goes virtual March 18 & 19

March 17, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

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 …]

2020 Spring Dairy Expo Cancelled

March 16, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

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 …]

Farm Technology Days postponed to 2021

Ice Cream Technology Conference/Yogurt & Cultured Innovation Conference Canceled

USJersey Organizations Cancel Annual Meetings for 2020 in Portland

Alice in Dairyland Finals moved to June 19-20

Rescheduling the Dairy Cattle Welfare Symposium

COVID-19 Delays Events at the International Agri-Center®

Certifier Grants Fee Relief, Temporarily Suspends Audits Due to COVID-19

UW–Madison temporarily closes on-campus dairy

Collegiate students participate in 15th annual Western Regional Dairy Challenge®

DCHA Annual Conference goes virtual April 8-9

Postponement ICAR-Interbull 2020 Conference

DCHA Annual Conference goes virtual

Canada Convention 2020 and the Covid-19 Outbreak

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

Two California Meetings Delayed

CA State Holstein Show – COVID-19 update

OSU Extension offices closed for now

Food Safety Summit is Rescheduled for October 19 – 22, 2020

GFE Conference May 27-29, 2020 Fort Worth, Texas Postponed

Agri-Pulse postpones Ag & Food Policy Summit until June 22

World Food Prize Foundation COVID-19 Statement: Norman E. Borlaug Hall of Laureates

Upcoming KDA Events Postponed, Cancelled

The 2020 Wisconsin Dairy Showcase is canceled

The 2020 Central Plains Dairy Expo is canceled

WFU cancels March 29th Dairyland Forum

Dairy Challenge Contest and Academy Cancellation Notice

New York Spring Dairy Carousel cancelled

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

PDPW goes virtual March 18 & 19

2020 Spring Dairy Expo Cancelled

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