COVID-19

An Open Letter to National Milk Producers Federation Members

September 8, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

As we hear heartbreaking accounts of the COVID-19 resurgence depleting resources in rural communities and overwhelming already stressed rural health care systems, we can’t help but feel a deep sense of frustration. After so [Read More …]

Dairy industry conference call slated for Sept. 14

September 3, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Panelists will answer questions on COVID-19 relief payments, DMC feed cost updates On Tuesday, September 14 from 12:30-1:30 p.m., the Center for Dairy Excellence will host a Dairy Industry Conference Call to address the [Read More …]

Sunset Celebration Brings Live Music to World Dairy Expo

September 3, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

As World Dairy Expo® prepares for its comeback show, after cancelling due to COVID-19 in 2020, a schedule of new and modified events awaits attendees and exhibitors in Madison, Wisconsin, September 28 through [Read More …]

DCRC opens annual meeting registration

August 20, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Travel to the “Heart of America” – Kansas City, Mo., – for the 2021 Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council (DCRC) Annual Meeting, Nov.9-11, at the Loews Kansas City Hotel. The 20-plus presenters will share strategies to [Read More …]

Some Positive News in Second Quarter Preliminary GDP Report

August 10, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Let’s move away from the inflation discussion for a bit and turn, instead, to the recently released preliminary report on second-quarter 2021 gross domestic product. The headline number of 6.5% growth in real terms was [Read More …]

FAQ: COVID-19 vaccinations and dairy’s safe return to “normal”

June 15, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Dairy farms and their cooperatives are an important part of the National Vaccine Month of Action, a push to ensure that 70 percent of U.S. adults have at least one shot by July 4. COVID-19 vaccinations [Read More …]

Chair Hayes Opening Statement at Hearing on SNAP

May 28, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

House Agriculture Committee Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations Chair Jahana Hayes delivered the following statement at today’s hearing titled “The Future of SNAP: Moving Past the Pandemic”: Good afternoon and thank you, [Read More …]

Dairy helps get rural America vaccinated

May 6, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Farmers and cooperatives across the country are putting together vaccination events The robust pace of U.S. COVID-19 vaccinations is the most important story in the country right now – and not just because vaccinations make [Read More …]

Dairy helps get rural America vaccinated, with co-ops leading the way

May 5, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

The robust pace of U.S. COVID-19 vaccinations is the most important story in the country right now – and not just because vaccinations make the U.S. healthier and safer. They’re also important to building back [Read More …]

USDA: 100 days update

May 5, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

The USDA has worked over the last 100 days on a variety of efforts Since January 20, 2021, the Biden-Harris Administration has been on a mission to Build Back Better. From the American Rescue Plan [Read More …]

How to talk about COVID-19 vaccination with your employees

April 27, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

As a manager, your words and actions have potential to influence employee attitudes about the vaccine The decision to receive the COVID-19 vaccine is a highly personal one, yet each individual’s decision has profound implications [Read More …]

AFBF statement on abrupt cancellation of important food program

April 20, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

“AFBF was surprised to learn of Secretary Vilsack’s decision to end the Farmers to Families Food Box program” American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented today on USDA’s decision to end the Farmers [Read More …]

Funds aid in recovery from the financial impacts of COVID-19

April 19, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

$330M invested in specialty crops grants, incentives to purchase produce, help for cotton producers The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the availability of more than $330 million to help agricultural producers and organizations [Read More …]

DCHA connects with members in person and virtually

April 19, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

400-plus conference attendees represented 16 countries and 27 U.S. states The Dairy Calf and Heifer Association (DCHA) marked its 25th Anniversary, April 6-8, in Appleton, Wis., by drawing more than 400 members to its annual conference [Read More …]

Statement from Michael Dykes, D.V.M., IDFA President and CEO, on USDA Decision to End Farmers to Families Food Box Program

April 16, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Michael Dykes, D.V.M., President and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association, released the following statement today on the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s decision to end the Farmers to Families Food Box Program: “The Farmers [Read More …]

Dairy keeps elite athletes running, Olympic hopeful Elle Purrier St. Pierre says

March 31, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Elinor “Elle” Purrier St. Pierre holds the U.S. record for fastest times in the women’s indoor mile and two-mile races. She’s also a dairy farmer, having grown up on a 40-cow operation in Vermont and [Read More …]

PAACO Continues to Innovate Animal Welfare Auditor Training

March 25, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

The global COVID-19 pandemic caused the Professional Animal Auditor Certification Organization (PAACO) to redesign its entire training schedule and transition to virtual delivery in 2020. Because demand for certification and animal welfare training continued, PAACO [Read More …]

From donations to vaccinations, dairies lead throughout the pandemic

March 24, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Though the COVID-19 pandemic is far from over, some light seems to be appearing at what may be the end of a very long tunnel. Vaccinations are moving ahead; caseloads have fallen dramatically from winter; [Read More …]

Plan to Bid at Dairy’s Foundation Silent Auction

March 12, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

The Professional Dairy Producers Foundation – Dairy’s Foundation – will host a public silent auction during the upcoming Professional Dairy Producers (PDPW) Business Conference, March 17 & 18, 2021 at the Kalahari Resort Convention Center, [Read More …]

World Dairy Expo 2021 Update

March 8, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Plans for the 54th World Dairy Expo®, set for September 28 through October 2, continue to progress at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, Wisconsin. Expo recognizes that uncertainty remains surrounding future health regulations that [Read More …]

NMPF statement on additional COVID relief package

March 2, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

NMPF is grateful to Congress for working to enact additional COVID-19 stimulus legislation. The pending bill includes critical additional agriculture and nutrition support intended to help farmers, rural communities, and food-insecure households throughout the nation. [Read More …]

NY Farm Bureau Unveils 2021 National Public Policy Priorities

March 1, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

New York Farm Bureau outlined its federal public policy agenda today as farmers from across the state are meeting virtually this week with their U.S. Senators and Congressional Representatives. The main priority issues range from [Read More …]

USDA, FDA Underscore Current Epidemiologic and Scientific Information Indicating No Transmission of COVID-19 Through Food or Food Packaging

February 22, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

The following is attributed to Acting USDA Secretary Kevin Shea and Acting FDA Commissioner Janet Woodcock, M.D. After more than a year since the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak was declared a global health emergency, [Read More …]

World Ag Expo® Online Finishes Successful First Week

February 19, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

A very different World Ag Expo® opened February 9, 2021. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the annual international Ag trade show was held entirely online for the first time in show history. The new online [Read More …]

Timothy Caulfield to address misinformation in the time of COVID-19 at 2021 Virtual Summit

February 17, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Author of bestselling book ‘Is Gwyneth Paltrow Wrong About Everything?’ to provide keynote Timothy Caulfield, author and professor of health law and science policy at the University of Alberta, is slated to speak at the [Read More …]

US Foodservice Trends for 2021

February 16, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Mintel, the international research firm, offers analysis, insights, and recommendations centered around consumer behavior over the next 12 months. Mintel announced four key trends for the US foodservice industry, including analysis, insights, and recommendations centered [Read More …]

Commodity Classic announces 2021 schedule of events

February 16, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Online event features 50+ educational sessions The tentative schedule for the 2021 Special Edition of Commodity Classic has been announced. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, this year’s event is being presented digitally on March 2-5, 2021. [Read More …]

Update on USDA activities to contain COVID-19 pandemic

February 16, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

USDA deploys 127 disaster, public health specialists to assist with federal response In January 2021, President Biden released the National Strategy for the COVID-19 Response and Pandemic Preparedness (PDF, 24 MB). The plan is driven by science, [Read More …]

A Dairy Farmer’s Guide to the COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout

February 11, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

The COVID-19 pandemic has presented numerous challenges for U.S. dairy farmers, who remain committed to implementing CDC-recommended workforce best practices to prevent and control the spread of coronavirus on farms. Access to one of two [Read More …]

Gov. Evers unveils historic investment proposal for Wisconsin’s agriculture economy and farm families

February 10, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Governor’s 2021-23 biennial budget to include more than $43 million investment in agricultural industry Gov. Tony Evers today announced his 2021-23 biennial budget proposal will include a more than $43 million investment in Wisconsin’s agriculture [Read More …]

An Open Letter to National Milk Producers Federation Members

Dairy industry conference call slated for Sept. 14

Sunset Celebration Brings Live Music to World Dairy Expo

DCRC opens annual meeting registration

Some Positive News in Second Quarter Preliminary GDP Report

FAQ: COVID-19 vaccinations and dairy’s safe return to “normal”

Chair Hayes Opening Statement at Hearing on SNAP

Dairy helps get rural America vaccinated

Dairy helps get rural America vaccinated, with co-ops leading the way

USDA: 100 days update

How to talk about COVID-19 vaccination with your employees

AFBF statement on abrupt cancellation of important food program

Funds aid in recovery from the financial impacts of COVID-19

DCHA connects with members in person and virtually

Statement from Michael Dykes, D.V.M., IDFA President and CEO, on USDA Decision to End Farmers to Families Food Box Program

Dairy keeps elite athletes running, Olympic hopeful Elle Purrier St. Pierre says

PAACO Continues to Innovate Animal Welfare Auditor Training

From donations to vaccinations, dairies lead throughout the pandemic

Plan to Bid at Dairy’s Foundation Silent Auction

World Dairy Expo 2021 Update

NMPF statement on additional COVID relief package

NY Farm Bureau Unveils 2021 National Public Policy Priorities

USDA, FDA Underscore Current Epidemiologic and Scientific Information Indicating No Transmission of COVID-19 Through Food or Food Packaging

World Ag Expo® Online Finishes Successful First Week

Timothy Caulfield to address misinformation in the time of COVID-19 at 2021 Virtual Summit

US Foodservice Trends for 2021

Commodity Classic announces 2021 schedule of events

Update on USDA activities to contain COVID-19 pandemic

A Dairy Farmer’s Guide to the COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout

Gov. Evers unveils historic investment proposal for Wisconsin’s agriculture economy and farm families

Dietary crude protein: how low can we go thanks to the amino acid balancing concept in dairy cows?

Why Herd Immunity Matters to Your Dairy

What If You Could?

Cover Crops After Corn Silage