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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 …]

USDA Issues WASDE Report – More Milk, Lower Prices

February 12, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

USDA’s World Agriculture Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) is issued Feb. 9. For 2021, the milk production forecast is raised from last month, primarily on higher dairy cow numbers. The 2021 fat basis import forecast [Read More …]

U.S. Department of Agriculture Awards UNC Grant to Improve Pregnancy Outcomes in Dairy and Beef Cows

February 11, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture has awarded the University of Northern Colorado (UNC) a four-year, $500,000 grant to improve pregnancy outcomes in dairy and beef cows. The UNC [Read More …]

United States cattle inventory down slightly

February 3, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

NASS surveyed over 34,900 operators across the nation during the first half of January There were 93.6 million head of cattle and calves on U.S. farms as of Jan. 1, 2021, according to the Cattle report published [Read More …]

National Grazing Lands Conference Slated for December 2021

February 2, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

The National Grazing Lands Coalition will hold its 8th National Grazing Lands Conference (8NGLC) at the Embassy Suites Kingston Resorts in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Dec. 6-9, 2021. The coalition is planning to hold an in-person [Read More …]

Milk is Gushing Across the United States

February 1, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending January 29, 2021 Milk production growth was strong across most of the United States in December, with the West and the Midwest posting particularly convincing figures. Milk [Read More …]

American Farm Bureau Federation’s USDA-NASS Working Group Report

January 26, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

To help rebuild farmers’ trust in USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service, a farmer-led working group put together by the American Farm Bureau has developed a series of recommendations for the agency. The recommendations focus on [Read More …]

Action in the Dairy Markets This Week

January 25, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending January 22, 2021 Even with a short week, there was no lack of action in the dairy markets. However, the market took the news poorly with most [Read More …]

The Agriculture Economy Heading Into 2021

January 25, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

2020 was not an easy year for agriculture by any means. The COVID pandemic caused huge disruptions in the supply chain and low prices for many commodities, including dairy. Getting enough food to the supermarket [Read More …]

U.S. Department of Agriculture Announces Three Deputy Under Secretaries in the Areas of Nutrition, Rural Development and Marketing and Regulatory Programs

January 25, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced three senior appointments today. USDA announced that nutrition policy expert Stacy Dean has been named Deputy Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services (FNCS). Prior to joining USDA, [Read More …]

U.S. Department of Agriculture Announces Key Staff Appointments

January 22, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced the names of individuals who will hold senior staff positions in Washington, D.C. Gregory Parham, D.V.M., was named Interim Deputy Assistant Secretary for Administration. Dr. Parham served as [Read More …]

Dean Foods required to pay 90% of milk marketing obligations

January 22, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Order requires Dean Foods to pay 90 percent of its post-bankruptcy USDA milk marketing obligations On January 15, 2021, the Honorable Chief Judge David R. Jones, of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern [Read More …]

Secretary Ross applauds appointment of Jewel Bronaugh as USDA deputy secretary

January 21, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Virginia commissioner of agriculture Jewel Bronaugh has been appointed as the incoming deputy secretary at USDA, the number two position at the agency. CDFA secretary Karen Ross: “It is exciting to see President Biden choose [Read More …]

AFBF congratulates Dr. Bronaugh on nomination at USDA

January 21, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

AFBF congratulates Dr. Jewel Bronaugh on her nomination for USDA Deputy Secretary President-elect Joe Biden announced he will nominate Dr. Jewel Bronaugh to serve as Deputy Secretary of Agriculture. The following statement may be attributed [Read More …]

USDA Announces Contracts for Round 5 of the Farmers to Families Food Box Program

January 21, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced it has approved contracts for the additional purchase of Farmers to Families Food boxes. These contract awards are part of the fifth round of the program announced January 4, for deliveries through the end of April. [Read More …]

USDA Lowers Corn and Soybean Supplies in Latest WASDE Report

January 15, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

In Data-heavy January Report, USDA Shows Lower Corn and Soybean Supplies and Ending Stocks, Providing a Boost to Prices USDA’s January World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report provided a much-anticipated update to U.S. corn and soybean [Read More …]

USDA Announces Details of the 2021 Agricultural Outlook Forum Program

January 13, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announces details of the 97th annual Agricultural Outlook Forum, which will be held virtually on February 18-19, 2021. The 2021 Forum, themed “Building on Innovation: A Pathway to Resilience,” [Read More …]

2021 Promises Better Days Ahead, Thanks to the Successes of 2020

January 7, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

A new year brings new hope, and there are plenty of reasons for hope in dairy as 2021 begins. The arrival of COVID-19 vaccines promises an eventual return to more-normal patterns of life — and [Read More …]

Stimulus Package Invigorates Dairy Markets During Holiday Trading Weeks

January 5, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending January 1, 2021 There is no word yet on when USDA will begin spending its allocations, which makes it difficult to assess the repercussions for the dairy [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 …]

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 …]

CA: Highlights from the 2020 Dietary Guidelines Scientific Report

December 31, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Today, people are more concerned than ever about their health and well-being. The global COVID-19 pandemic has created a sense of anxiety and brought to light the alarming disparities that exist in the U.S. healthcare [Read More …]

Proposal shifts livestock biotechnology regulations to USDA

December 30, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Secretary Perdue announces proposal to transfer ag animal biotechnology regulatory framework to USDA U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced a significant step in modernizing regulations of agricultural animals modified or produced by genetic engineering. [Read More …]

USDA announces Dr. Carrie Castille as new NIFA Director

December 29, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

President Trump has named Dr. Carrie Castille as the new, six year term director of NIFA The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that President Trump has named Dr. Carrie Castille as the new, six [Read More …]

USDA Appoints Members to National Dairy Promotion and Research Board

December 18, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced the appointment of 13 members to serve on the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board. The 13 appointees will serve three-year terms, effective immediately, through October 31, 2023. [Read More …]

Update on USDA activities to contain COVID-19 pandemic

USDA Issues WASDE Report – More Milk, Lower Prices

U.S. Department of Agriculture Awards UNC Grant to Improve Pregnancy Outcomes in Dairy and Beef Cows

United States cattle inventory down slightly

National Grazing Lands Conference Slated for December 2021

Milk is Gushing Across the United States

American Farm Bureau Federation’s USDA-NASS Working Group Report

Action in the Dairy Markets This Week

The Agriculture Economy Heading Into 2021

U.S. Department of Agriculture Announces Three Deputy Under Secretaries in the Areas of Nutrition, Rural Development and Marketing and Regulatory Programs

U.S. Department of Agriculture Announces Key Staff Appointments

Dean Foods required to pay 90% of milk marketing obligations

Secretary Ross applauds appointment of Jewel Bronaugh as USDA deputy secretary

AFBF congratulates Dr. Bronaugh on nomination at USDA

USDA Announces Contracts for Round 5 of the Farmers to Families Food Box Program

USDA Lowers Corn and Soybean Supplies in Latest WASDE Report

USDA Announces Details of the 2021 Agricultural Outlook Forum Program

2021 Promises Better Days Ahead, Thanks to the Successes of 2020

Stimulus Package Invigorates Dairy Markets During Holiday Trading Weeks

USDA extends flexibilities amid continuing COVID-19 pandemic

APHIS celebrates 2020 accomplishments

CA: Highlights from the 2020 Dietary Guidelines Scientific Report

Proposal shifts livestock biotechnology regulations to USDA

USDA announces Dr. Carrie Castille as new NIFA Director

USDA Appoints Members to National Dairy Promotion and Research Board

Demo Farm Network Helps Deer Run Dairy Thrive

Class III Markets Came Roaring Back This Week

NMPF urges USDA to extend DMC signup deadline

USDA Section 32 milk & butter purchase program announced

APHIS reopens comments on FMD vaccine production

What’s Your Communication Level? by John Ellsworth

Born of the Bond Series Premiere Shines Spotlight on Veterinary Care Deserts

Dairy’s Big GLP-1 Moment: 5 Risks Processors Need to Know

Summer Is Over: Use This Fall to Evaluate Summer Heat Stress