COVID-19

H-2A Program Demand Strong, Despite COVID-19

February 9, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Recently released H-2A program data reveals some interesting impacts of the global COVID-19 pandemic. For the first time since the Department of Labor began reporting quarterly data in 2013, the number of certified positions declined [Read More …]

New York Farm Bureau Releases 2021 State Legislative Priorities

January 29, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

New York Farm Bureau released its 2021 state legislative priorities during a press call today that address the needs and challenges of the state’s diverse agricultural community in New York, especially following a difficult year [Read More …]

Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin on DairyBusiness News

What is Powering Consumer Decisions with Dairy?

January 28, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

During 2020, nearly all facets of consumers’ lives changed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Research and Insights team at DFW studied these changes both to understand the impact of the pandemic on consumer behavior [Read More …]

Tax implications of the new COVID-19 relief bill

January 21, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Farm Credit East Senior Tax Consultant Dario Arezzo presented a webinar on January 14th The Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 was signed into law in the final hours of 2020. How [Read More …]

Application Period Opens for Improved Round of Paycheck Protection Program

January 18, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

The recently enacted COVID-19 resource and relief package included a number of agriculture-related provisions, such as a $1.5 billion extension of the Farmers to Families Food Box program, as well as additional support for crop, specialty crop, [Read More …]

DATCP Releases COVID-19 Report

January 18, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Today the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) released a report summarizing its efforts in partnership with the state’s agricultural industry to respond to the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. These efforts include: [Read More …]

NMPF calls for more equitable Class I mover as part of push for improved dairy pricing

January 14, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

The National Milk Producers Federation today called for changes to the so-called Class I fluid milk price mover to recover losses dairy producers have faced from the extreme price disruptions caused by the coronavirus pandemic, [Read More …]

COVID-19 taking heavy toll on farmers’ mental health

January 12, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Poll clearly demonstrates that the COVID-19 pandemic is having broad-ranging impacts A strong majority of farmers/farmworkers say the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted their mental health, and more than half say they are personally experiencing more [Read More …]

2021 Wisconsin Agricultural Outlook Forum

January 8, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Forum registration is free and is open now through January 25 The impact of COVID-19 and opportunities for Wisconsin agribusinesses are topics for the upcoming Wisconsin Agricultural Outlook Forum, which will be held virtually on [Read More …]

Dairy Wins in COVID-19 Law Bear NMPF Fingerprints

January 8, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Dairy farmers secured significant gains in 2020’s final major piece of legislation – a long-awaited COVID-19 stimulus and government funding bill that bore NMPF’s fingerprints. The additional assistance to the dairy economy came on top [Read More …]

Jennifer Fawkes talks about the Upcoming Virtual World Ag Expo in February

January 7, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

2021 WORLD AG EXPO® ONLINE FEBRUARY 9-11, 2021 As with so many events, World Ag Expo in February 2021 is going virtual. The huge outdoor farm show, a centerpiece for ag in the winter season in [Read More …]

74th Alice in Dairyland Finals Cancelled

January 5, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announced today the cancellation of the 74th annual Alice in Dairyland finals, previously set to be held in Walworth County in May 2021. The 75th [Read More …]

USDA extends flexibilities amid continuing COVID-19 pandemic

January 4, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Crop insurance flexibilities have been extended for producers amid the COVID-19 pandemic USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) is extending crop insurance flexibilities for producers amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Specifically, relief provided for electronic notifications and [Read More …]

How Did 2020 Compare with 2018 and 2019?

December 31, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

This post will show how 2020 YTD is compared to 2018 and 2019 for the dairy industry. Although not all data is in for 2020, there is enough available data to show how 2020 was [Read More …]

APHIS celebrates 2020 accomplishments

December 31, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is celebrating the agency’s many successful efforts over the past year. “This has been a year like no other,” said USDA Under [Read More …]

Someone at the Farm Tested Positive for COVID-19 — Now What?

December 31, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

At this writing in Mid-December 2020, community spread of COVID-19 is gaining momentum in rural areas of New York. As employers, farmers have certain responsibilities when one of their workforce tests positive for COVID-19. Because farmworkers [Read More …]

Mailbox milk prices expected to normalize in 2021

December 30, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The pandemic in 2020 caused unprecedented market volatility in dairy prices, leading to lower milk checks for dairy producers. However, the price spread is expected to realign in the first half of 2021, bringing normalcy [Read More …]

Are You Prepared for the Post-COVID Landscape?

December 29, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

January 25th – 28th, 2021 COVID-19 is a humanitarian crisis with vast global impact on the world at large and far reaching impacts on dairy. Where is the dairy industry today and what might define [Read More …]

Webinar: Beyond COVID-19 – The Future of Dairy Plants

December 28, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

January 14, 2021 | 1:00 p.m. Eastern COVID-19 continues to disrupt our world, but the dairy industry is experiencing massive change due to other factors as well, including shifting consumer demands, technology advancements, revolutionary food [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 …]

Dairy is defined by giving this unique holiday season

December 23, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

This year of COVID-19 has been difficult for dairy, just as it has for everyone else. Challenges from roller-coaster prices to wildfires have all taken their toll. But difficult times also bring out what’s best in [Read More …]

CoBank Releases 2021 Year Ahead Report – Forces That Will Shape the U.S. Rural Economy

December 22, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

COVID-19 vaccine brings optimism for a brighter and more prosperous year ahead, but significant economic recovery unlikely before mid-year The speed of the economic recovery will largely hinge on the availability, dissemination and reach of [Read More …]

Holstein Association USA Recognizes 2020 National Holstein Show Champions and Class Winners

December 18, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Holstein Association USA is thrilled to recognize outstanding cows and their breeders and owners who did well at National Holstein Shows this year. Due to COVID-19, Holstein Association USA is not having the All-National Showcase [Read More …]

Governor Newsom Signs Executive Order on Actions in Response to COVID-19, Including Extending Housing for Migrant Ag Workers

December 17, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Governor Gavin Newsom today issued an executive order addressing a variety of issues in response to the pandemic, including extending the availability of housing for migrant agricultural workers, providing a 90-day extension on tax returns and tax [Read More …]

Don’t Get Left Behind By The Food Industry’s Evolution and Revolution

December 16, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

January 25th – 28th, 2021 2020 presented unprecedented challenges to our industry and our customers. Join us to hear from industry experts about how retailers, restaurants, food service and government customers of the dairy industry [Read More …]

One Million Masks Donated by Bank of America go to Agricultural Workers

December 9, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact California, Bank of America has donated one million surgical masks to support essential agricultural workers across the state. Of those, 200,000 will be sent to the Fresno County [Read More …]

DairyVoice Podcast: Dairy farmer Alex Peterson and Tom Gallagher, DMI’s CEO, talk about dairy’s future

December 4, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 1

Episode 31 of DairyVoice Podcast COVID-19 not withstanding, the dairy industry continues to look ahead… all the way to 2030. Dairy farmer and National Dairy Board member Alex Peterson and Tom Gallagher, DMI’s CEO, talk [Read More …]

COVID-19: 2020 Epiphanies and Our Crystal Ball Experts Weigh in on Lessons Learned and What’s Ahead in 2021

December 1, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The COVID-19 pandemic has fundamentally changed the food system and consumer attitudes. The Center for Food Integrity (CFI) will address shifts happening in consumer purchasing behavior, the food system’s response and what’s ahead in 2021 [Read More …]

Program provides $7.6 Million to 1,550 Pa. dairy farmers

December 1, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding today announced that the CARES Act-funded Dairy Indemnity Program has distributed $7.6 million in direct relief payments to 1,550 dairy farmers in the commonwealth. Any dairy farmer who experienced losses due [Read More …]

The Dairy Download: Trade Deep Dive

December 1, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Episode 6 of The Dairy Download looks at the changing landscape for exports and trade in food and agriculture. Trade policy has been a hot topic for the past four years, and the COVID-19 pandemic [Read More …]

H-2A Program Demand Strong, Despite COVID-19

New York Farm Bureau Releases 2021 State Legislative Priorities

What is Powering Consumer Decisions with Dairy?

Tax implications of the new COVID-19 relief bill

Application Period Opens for Improved Round of Paycheck Protection Program

DATCP Releases COVID-19 Report

NMPF calls for more equitable Class I mover as part of push for improved dairy pricing

COVID-19 taking heavy toll on farmers’ mental health

2021 Wisconsin Agricultural Outlook Forum

Dairy Wins in COVID-19 Law Bear NMPF Fingerprints

Jennifer Fawkes talks about the Upcoming Virtual World Ag Expo in February

74th Alice in Dairyland Finals Cancelled

USDA extends flexibilities amid continuing COVID-19 pandemic

How Did 2020 Compare with 2018 and 2019?

APHIS celebrates 2020 accomplishments

Someone at the Farm Tested Positive for COVID-19 — Now What?

Mailbox milk prices expected to normalize in 2021

Are You Prepared for the Post-COVID Landscape?

Webinar: Beyond COVID-19 – The Future of Dairy Plants

2021 Pa Farm Show schedule of events announced

Dairy is defined by giving this unique holiday season

CoBank Releases 2021 Year Ahead Report – Forces That Will Shape the U.S. Rural Economy

Holstein Association USA Recognizes 2020 National Holstein Show Champions and Class Winners

Governor Newsom Signs Executive Order on Actions in Response to COVID-19, Including Extending Housing for Migrant Ag Workers

Don’t Get Left Behind By The Food Industry’s Evolution and Revolution

One Million Masks Donated by Bank of America go to Agricultural Workers

DairyVoice Podcast: Dairy farmer Alex Peterson and Tom Gallagher, DMI’s CEO, talk about dairy’s future

COVID-19: 2020 Epiphanies and Our Crystal Ball Experts Weigh in on Lessons Learned and What’s Ahead in 2021

Program provides $7.6 Million to 1,550 Pa. dairy farmers

The Dairy Download: Trade Deep Dive

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