COVID-19

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 …]

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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 …]

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 …]

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 …]

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

March 24, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

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 …]

Turlock TLAY Market Report – Friday March 20, 2020

TO OUR CUSTOMERS & FRIENDS OF TLAY: We would first like to say Thank You for your business. We put great value in our customers. Due to the COVID-19 Virus, we must change how we [Read More …]

How Will the COVID-19 Blackout Affect My Pesticide License?

March 24, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Is your pesticide license due to expire on March 31? If you still need credits, or have not yet renewed your license, don’t panic! The deadline is being extended. Renewing Your License If you’ve obtained [Read More …]

CA State Holstein Show – COVID-19 update

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 …]

FB highlights immediate challenges facing ag sector

Supply chain issues and possible price manipulation top the list of immediate issues American Farm Bureau has released its first assessment of the impact on farmers and ranchers in the wake of the national mitigation [Read More …]

OSU Extension offices closed for now

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 …]

A Message From NEDPA’s Executive Director

March 22, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Hello NEDPA Members, We realize these times are unprecedented and you have information coming at you from all directions. We want you to know that NEDPA, as well as our other industry partners are [Read More …]

World Dairy Expo statement regarding COVID-19

World Dairy Expo is actively monitoring the ongoing public health risks associated with the COVID-19 global pandemic. Live events like Expo are in a particularly fluid state, with some future events continuing as planned and [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 …]

Mark Crave discusses the coronavirus pandemic impact and preparation on his dairy.

Crave Brothers Talks About Coronavirus with DairyBusiness Wisconsin dairy farmer Mark Crave talks with Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness about the steps he’s taking to protect his family, his employees and his business in the face [Read More …]

Livestock Marketing Association on COVID-19 Precautions

Livestock Marketing Association (LMA) is actively working to keep livestock auction markets functioning while following the rapidly changing field of guidance and mandates for businesses in light of COVID-19. Livestock auction markets are essential to [Read More …]

Take precautions at livestock auctions

Check auction protocols before hauling, unloading livestock Measures are being taken in Ohio and throughout the country to combat the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), and these measures will impact the state’s livestock auctions. Effective [Read More …]

COVID-19 resources available to dairy farm families