COVID-19

Governor Newsom announces new supports for California workers

July 28, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Governor announces support for workers to isolate and quarantine outside their home Building on previous actions to protect California’s front-line workforce, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced a host of new safeguards for California workers who [Read More …]

Ernst Introduces New Bill to Reward COVID-19 Front Line Workers

July 23, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The bill includes a payroll and income tax holiday and has the support of 27 industry groups U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) today introduced her new bill to allow essential workers on the front lines [Read More …]

New York Farm Bureau Releases COVID-19 Impact Survey on Food System

July 22, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

New York Farm Bureau, the state’s largest farm organization, unveiled the results of a member survey that found 65% of the state’s farms and agribusinesses have been negatively impacted financially by the COVID-19 pandemic. More [Read More …]

What is Covid-19 Doing to Milk Pricing?

July 17, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The COVID-19 pandemic and quarantine measures implemented to reduce the pandemic impact have turned the entire world into something different from normal operations. Because everything is different now than it has ever been, it is [Read More …]

Farmer sentiment rebounds amid COVID-19 concerns

July 14, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Ag producers became more optimistic about both their current and future farming operations Farmer sentiment improved in June for the second month in a row, rebounding from sharp declines that took place in both March [Read More …]

Experts Weigh In On Future of Food During July 14 Fundraiser

July 10, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Thursday, July 9, 2020 – Internationally recognized experts in consumer insights and the food industry will reveal the latest research on consumer trends, the current environment in food and agriculture and what the future holds [Read More …]

Farm Credit West Distributes Mid-Year Patronage

July 9, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

In response to the significant hardship the COVID-19 pandemic and related closures have had on agriculture in California and Arizona, Farm Credit West’s Board of Directors recently resolved to distribute a mid-year patronage cash dividend [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 …]

Dairy industry will need to adjust to new consumer behaviors

July 8, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

COVID-19 causing shifts and uncertainty in purchasing patterns and consumption habits COVID-19 is dramatically affecting consumer habits and dairy supply chains as food service demand plummets and grocery sales surge. Consumers struggling with job losses [Read More …]

One-Third of CFAP Payments Now Out The Door

July 7, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

More Than $11 Billion Remaining in CFAP Support The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act provided $9.5 billion in funding (approximately 0.48% of a package totaling nearly $2 trillion) to the Office of the USDA Secretary [Read More …]

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COVID-19 webinar series offered to agriculture by Western Growers

July 7, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

As California enters peak summer harvest season, there is increasing concern over the potential impact of COVID-19 on the agricultural workforce. To minimize the risks of disruption to our farms and food supply, the CDC [Read More …]

Dairy Supply Chains Will Need to Adjust as Consumer Behavior Changes

July 7, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

COVID-19 causing shifts and uncertainty in purchasing patterns and consumption habits COVID-19 is dramatically affecting consumer habits and dairy supply chains as food service demand plummets and grocery sales surge. Consumers struggling with job losses [Read More …]

June Acreage Report Shows Sharp Decrease in Corn Planted Area from March Intentions

July 3, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Following USDA’s March Prospective Plantings report, USDA’s June 30 Acreage report updated acreage expectations for the upcoming crop year. For the 2020/21 crop year, USDA now estimates corn planted area at 92 million acres, 3%, or 2.3 million [Read More …]

MSU COVID-19 Response Is Part of Long-Time Support of Michigan’s Dairy Producers

July 2, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Jeremy Beebe is facing his toughest challenge in 20 years as a dairy farmer. The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has sent dairy markets on a roller coaster of uncertainty. Without government assistance, he said he could [Read More …]

IDF launches 3rd Edition of Dairy Sustainability Outlook

July 2, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The International Dairy Federation (IDF) has launched the 3rd edition of its well-received Dairy Sustainability Outlook series, which provides new case studies to support the dairy sector in delivering on its commitment to sustainable development. [Read More …]

CAST Releases New Commentary on Economic Impacts of COVID-19 on Food and Agricultural Markets

July 1, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The Council for Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST) and the Agricultural & Applied Economics Association (AAEA) have partnered together on a new paper, Economic Impacts of COVID-19 on Food and Agricultural Markets. This publication contains [Read More …]

USDA, FDA release statement on food export restrictions

June 30, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue and FDA Commissioner Stephen M. Hahn, M.D., issued the following statement regarding food export restrictions pertaining to COVID-19: “The United States understands the concerns of consumers here domestically and [Read More …]

Tap Into the Power of E-Commerce for Milk and More!

June 29, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Tuesday, June 30, 2020 | 1:00 p.m. Eastern Dear Dairy Community, The COVID-19 pandemic is fundamentally changing the way consumers purchase, store and consume food and beverages. As consumers look for ways to limit trips [Read More …]

Ag Community Relief Supporting Youth Through Online Auction Service

June 25, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

AG COMMUNITY RELIEF LAUNCHES NATIONAL EFFORT TO SUPPORT AMERICA’S AG YOUTH AMIDST COVID-19 CRISIS Michigan-based non-profit to back online livestock auction opportunities for Illinois, Kansas, Michigan and Missouri. Youth livestock shows, and fairs are continuing [Read More …]

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‘Rural Realities’ Podcast to Focus on Farmer Stress, Adaptability

June 25, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Given the variety of ongoing challenges facing the agriculture industry, from low prices and uncertain markets to inclement weather and COVID-19, it’s no surprise Wisconsin farmers and their families are experiencing increased stress. To provide [Read More …]

Tap Into the Power of E-Commerce for Milk and More!

June 25, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Tuesday, June 30, 2020 | 1:00 p.m. Eastern Dear Dairy Community, The COVID-19 pandemic is fundamentally changing the way consumers purchase, store and consume food and beverages. As consumers look for ways to limit trips [Read More …]

Rural America is more vulnerable to COVID-19 than cities

June 24, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Different communities have different vulnerabilities to COVID-19, require different strategies Rural areas seemed immune as the coronavirus spread through cities earlier this year. Few rural cases were reported, and attention focused on the surge of illnesses [Read More …]

Save the Date for the Next Dairy Industry Call

June 23, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Dial-In Details Are Included Below With details released this week about the Dairy CARES Reimbursement Program to provide financial relief to any dairy farmer who experienced a loss due to displaced milk, we have scheduled a [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 …]

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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 …]

Cargill Launches $15 million Cargill Cares Employee Disaster Relief Fund

June 22, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Cargill is launching the Cargill Cares Employee Disaster Relief Fund to support employees around the world during times of catastrophic or personal disaster. While this resource was established to support the immediate needs of our [Read More …]

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Governor Newsom announces new supports for California workers

Ernst Introduces New Bill to Reward COVID-19 Front Line Workers

New York Farm Bureau Releases COVID-19 Impact Survey on Food System

What is Covid-19 Doing to Milk Pricing?

Farmer sentiment rebounds amid COVID-19 concerns

Experts Weigh In On Future of Food During July 14 Fundraiser

Farm Credit West Distributes Mid-Year Patronage

The Great NYS Fair has been cancelled

Dairy industry will need to adjust to new consumer behaviors

One-Third of CFAP Payments Now Out The Door

COVID-19 webinar series offered to agriculture by Western Growers

Dairy Supply Chains Will Need to Adjust as Consumer Behavior Changes

June Acreage Report Shows Sharp Decrease in Corn Planted Area from March Intentions

MSU COVID-19 Response Is Part of Long-Time Support of Michigan’s Dairy Producers

IDF launches 3rd Edition of Dairy Sustainability Outlook

CAST Releases New Commentary on Economic Impacts of COVID-19 on Food and Agricultural Markets

USDA, FDA release statement on food export restrictions

Tap Into the Power of E-Commerce for Milk and More!

Ag Community Relief Supporting Youth Through Online Auction Service

‘Rural Realities’ Podcast to Focus on Farmer Stress, Adaptability

Tap Into the Power of E-Commerce for Milk and More!

Rural America is more vulnerable to COVID-19 than cities

Save the Date for the Next Dairy Industry Call

Decision on 2020 State Fair of Texas expected by late July

National All-American Dairy Show cancelled

Cargill Launches $15 million Cargill Cares Employee Disaster Relief Fund

Tetra Laval Group donates $734,000 towards U.S. COVID-19 relief efforts

Agricultural Foundations Announce Six-Part Ag Webinar Series

Organic Valley Donates Dairy and Meat to Food Pantries Nationwide

Cattle and Hog Market Disruptions Renew Interest in Mandatory Country of Original Labeling

The Downside and Upside of Increasing Exports

Not all fiber behaves the same in dairy rations

What Is Your Reason?

Preparing Grain Storages for Harvest