COVID-19

COVID-19 Will Likely Push Farm Bankruptcies Higher

May 12, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

March 2020 Data Shows a 23% Increase in Farm Bankruptcies Given the challenges to the farm economy in recent years, i.e., low commodity prices, retaliatory tariffs and natural disasters, it’s no surprise that farm bankruptcies [Read More …]

Global food commodity prices drop further in April

May 12, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 1

World food commodity prices declined for the third month in a row during April, as the economic and logistical impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in significant contractions in demand for many commodities. [Read More …]

Idaho, Utah dairies, processors battle food insecurity amidst COVID-19 pandemic

May 12, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Dairy West has launched Curds + Kindness, a program to direct surplus, nutrient-rich dairy foods to those who are hungry and unable to afford groceries throughout Idaho and [Read More …]

Farmers’ Losses a Barrier to PPP Participation

May 11, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Since the Paycheck Protection Program’s inception, few farmers have been able to utilize the assistance offered, despite the efforts of the Small Business Administration to address all the potential questions that would arise when the [Read More …]

Tractors, machinery operated by multiple users

May 11, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Driving shared tractors and machinery may put operators at risk of contracting COVID-19 Often more than one person operates the same tractor or piece of machinery on a farm operation in the course of a [Read More …]

As Processing Facilities Struggle with Labor, Spread Between the Wholesale Price of Meat and Livestock Prices Widens

May 11, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The self-distancing and quarantine protocols put in place to slow the spread of COVID-19 have reduced economic growth, shuttered consumers in their homes and changed the way Americans purchase and consume food. Food production, too, [Read More …]

Tillamook County Creamery Association Dedicates $4 Million to COVID-19 Relief Efforts

May 9, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Oregon-Based Dairy Cooperative Focuses on Hometowns First to Maximize Impact Today, the Tillamook County Creamery Association (TCCA) announced that its farmer-owners have committed $4 million to a comprehensive COVID-19 relief plan to help its employees, [Read More …]

COVID-19: farmer survey shows lost sales and income

May 8, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Lost markets and lost off-farm income related to the COVID-19 pandemic have proven doubly difficult for many California farmers and ranchers, according to a survey by the California Farm Bureau Federation. More than half of [Read More …]

NEAFA supports NYS efforts to bring relief to dairy farmers, foodbanks

May 8, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Commissioner Ball’s calls for continued and additional aid for NYS dairy farmers The Northeast Agribusiness and Feed Alliance (NEAFA) recognizes New York State (NYS) Governor Andrew Cuomo and NYS Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball for [Read More …]

COVID-19 creates uncertainty at Kansas dairy

May 8, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Rural America runs on razor-thin margins in the best of times Dan Wiebe and his wife Kerry milk about 100 cows each and every day on the last remaining dairy farm in Butler County. The [Read More …]

Watching China’s End of the Bargain

May 8, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Purchases Need to Accelerate to Meet Phase 1 Goal As part of the Phase 1 Economic And Trade Agreement between the U.S. and China, the Chinese agreed to purchase no less than $12.5 billion in U.S. agricultural [Read More …]

Supporting Canada’s farmers, food businesses, and food supply

May 8, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

In uncertain times, it is more critical than ever for Canadians to have access to good, high quality, and nutritious food. That is why the Government of Canada is taking steps to support the farmers [Read More …]

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Small Business Administration makes Economic Injury Disaster Loans available to Ag businesses

May 7, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

From a Small Business Administration news release U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator Jovita Carranza announced today that agricultural businesses are now eligible for SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and EIDL Advance programs. SBA’s EIDL [Read More …]

Sweet and Salty Treats are on the Menu at Bruster’s Real Ice Cream in May

May 7, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Bruster’s is continuing to operate and to comply with local health guidelines With the effects of Coronavirus (COVID-19) still top-of-mind, creating new routines and traditions can be restorative. And Bruster’s Real Ice Cream is committed [Read More …]

New PA Dairy Campaign Focuses on Dairy Farmers and Buying Local to Support Healthy Families and Vibrant Communities

May 7, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Consumers Encouraged to “Choose PA Dairy” and PA Preferred® Dairy Products . Dairy is Largest Sector of State’s #1 Industry, Agriculture, But Demand Has Shifted Due to COVID-19 The Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association, launched a NEW [Read More …]

This Week in Dairy: Aidan Connolly Of Cainthus Talk About Building A More Resilient Farm Business

May 6, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

What can agriculture learn from COVID-19? CEO Aidan Connolly of the high tech firm Cainthus Speaks with Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News with some suggestions that can help us build more resilient businesses. See what [Read More …]

An open letter to the dairy industry

May 5, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

We are not alone in the challenges we face Dear Dairy Industry, On a recent Dairy Industry Conference Call, Dr. David Kohl, part-owner of Homestead Creamery in Wirtz, VA, and Professor Emeritus at Virginia Tech, [Read More …]

Social Distancing is Just as Important on Dairy Farms

May 5, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Separating calves from their mothers at birth is a farming practice that is sometimes questioned and criticized. However, this separation is not only beneficial for the dam, but the calf also. While the new COVID-19 [Read More …]

American Farmland Trust Farmer Relief Fund Awards 1,000 Farmers $1,000, Giving Farmers in Need a Way to Navigate These Uncertain Times

May 5, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Fundraising will continue to secure monies for as many of the qualified applicants as possible as submissions continue unabated — a total of 4,000 in the door to date American Farmland Trust’s Farmer Relief Fund [Read More …]

COVID-19 and the U.S. food supply

May 4, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Insight into how COVID-19 is impacting food supply chain, animal welfare Purdue University’s College of Agriculture offers the following questions and answers to provide background and insight into how COVID-19 is impacting the food supply [Read More …]

Kroger Launches Expanded Dairy Rescue Program to Support Children and Families During COVID-19

May 4, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Kroger and dairy cooperative suppliers to donate 200,000 gallons of surplus milk to food banks through August The Kroger Family of Companies (NYSE: KR) today announced the launch of an expanded Dairy Rescue Program, designed [Read More …]

EIDL Program Reopening TODAY at Noon for Agricultural Businesses

May 4, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Submit Your Application TODAY for EIDL Program The Portal Is Reopening for Agricultural Businesses Only The Small Business Association (SBA) just announced they will begin accepting new Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and EIDL Advance applications [Read More …]

President Trump Orders Meat and Poultry Processors to Stay Open, Delegates Additional Authority to Agriculture Secretary Perdue

May 4, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 1

On April 28, 2020, President Trump issued an Executive Order (EO) aimed at keeping beef, pork, and poultry processors operating during the COVID-19 public health emergency while following guidance on the operation of such facilities jointly issued on Sunday, [Read More …]

Federal Dairy Relief Welcome, But More Will Be Needed

May 2, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 2

As Americans – and American dairy producers – begin the third month of strain caused by the outbreak of COVID-19 in the U.S., everyone has been forced to adapt to a seemingly endless uncertainty. But, [Read More …]

Next dairy industry conference call scheduled for May 7

May 1, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Dairy producers can ask questions about recent industry updates As COVID-19 continues to impact the dairy industry, dairy producers and industry professionals are invited to join a fourth dairy industry conference call on Thursday, May [Read More …]

Statement from the Northeast Dairy Producers Association

May 1, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

This initiative is an important step forward The Northeast Dairy Producers Association thanks Governor Andrew Cuomo and NYS Department of Agriculture & Markets Commissioner Richard Ball for recognizing the challenges family dairy farms, cooperatives, and [Read More …]

COVID-19 Will Likely Push Farm Bankruptcies Higher

Global food commodity prices drop further in April

Idaho, Utah dairies, processors battle food insecurity amidst COVID-19 pandemic

Farmers’ Losses a Barrier to PPP Participation

Tractors, machinery operated by multiple users

As Processing Facilities Struggle with Labor, Spread Between the Wholesale Price of Meat and Livestock Prices Widens

Tillamook County Creamery Association Dedicates $4 Million to COVID-19 Relief Efforts

COVID-19: farmer survey shows lost sales and income

NEAFA supports NYS efforts to bring relief to dairy farmers, foodbanks

COVID-19 creates uncertainty at Kansas dairy

Watching China’s End of the Bargain

Supporting Canada’s farmers, food businesses, and food supply

Small Business Administration makes Economic Injury Disaster Loans available to Ag businesses

Sweet and Salty Treats are on the Menu at Bruster’s Real Ice Cream in May

New PA Dairy Campaign Focuses on Dairy Farmers and Buying Local to Support Healthy Families and Vibrant Communities

This Week in Dairy: Aidan Connolly Of Cainthus Talk About Building A More Resilient Farm Business

An open letter to the dairy industry

American Farmland Trust Farmer Relief Fund Awards 1,000 Farmers $1,000, Giving Farmers in Need a Way to Navigate These Uncertain Times

COVID-19 and the U.S. food supply

Kroger Launches Expanded Dairy Rescue Program to Support Children and Families During COVID-19

EIDL Program Reopening TODAY at Noon for Agricultural Businesses

President Trump Orders Meat and Poultry Processors to Stay Open, Delegates Additional Authority to Agriculture Secretary Perdue

Federal Dairy Relief Welcome, But More Will Be Needed

Next dairy industry conference call scheduled for May 7

Statement from the Northeast Dairy Producers Association

Do’s and Don’ts for Dairy Farmers When Facing Financial Difficulty During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Still No Detail rom USDA on COVID-19 Dairy Relief Package

California Dairy Council Active During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Federal COVID-19 aid could arrive in May

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