Encourages volunteerism to keep life-sustaining food services available The Wolf Administration today reminded Pennsylvanians of food assistance resources available and what actions it is taking to ensure access to food does not stop in spite [Read More …]
Due to evolving novel coronavirus outbreak situation Click Image to Expand Due to public health concerns related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, and in accordance with guidance from the CDC, the State of New York, [Read More …]
4-H Dairy Bowl is an elimination and round robin style quiz bowl Coach Roy Denniston, Brendon Ooms, Eddy Ross, Calvin Keller, and Sydney Kiernan (photos provided by CCE Columbia Greene Counties) On Saturday, [Read More …]
USDA and USTR announce continued progress in implementation of U.S.-China agreement The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Tuesday announced continued progress in the implementation of the [Read More …]
Click Image to expand Shutdowns, lockdowns, and quarantines are altering the way people eat in the U.S…and in a hurry. In the fourth quarter of 2019, Americans spent just about as much money at restaurants [Read More …]
AgriThority® Extends Reach in Europe With New Development and Regulatory Associates AgriThority®, an agricultural product development company specializing in accelerating new technologies to commercialization around the world, adds two Associates to the global network. Kursat [Read More …]
CRITICAL UPDATE FOR AGRICULTURE AND OTHER ESSENTIAL INDUSTRIES: 1. Employees cannot elect to stay home and get paid simply because they are worried about COVID-19. Agriculture and other critical industries are exempted from both federal [Read More …]
Vytelle™ announces the hire of Emma Collins as a regional sales manager, supporting sales of Vytelle’s hormone-free in vitro fertilization (IVF) technology to dairy and beef producers in the southeastern United States. Collins joins Vytelle [Read More …]
USDA’s latest Cattle on Feed report, released March 20, shows the number of animals on feed to be essentially unchanged from 2019. The report provides monthly estimates of the number of cattle being fed for slaughter. [Read More …]
Current over-order premium order was set to expire on March 31 At a March 19, 2020, Special Sunshine Meeting held via teleconference the Pennsylvania Milk Marketing Board adopted Official General Order A-1005, establishing an over-order [Read More …]
We realize this is a challenging time for everyone, filled with stressful conditions and new constraints on business. As the dairy industry navigates COVID-19, it’s important to follow Federal and state guidance and orders to [Read More …]
Announcement made at the Board’s March 19 meeting Carol Hardbarger will step down as the Board’s Consumer Member effective March 20, 2020, to assume the Secretary position. Rob Barley, Board Chairman, made the following comments [Read More …]
The National Milk Producers Federation’s coronavirus webpage is expanding further, adding a farmer handbook to address dairy production needs and launching a podcast series featuring experts discussing crucial issues faced by dairy farmers and the [Read More …]
Thank you to organizations such as the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition, Harvard Law School Food Law and Policy Clinic, and Congress’ local agriculture champions for their efficient work and proposed policy solutions. AFT echoes the urgent call to include farmers and ranchers engaged in direct sales [Read More …]
Dear ICAR members, Associate members and industry cooperators, In response to the current spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus) globally, the ICAR staff and board are monitoring the situation and provide the following message during this time [Read More …]
ODFA COVID-19 RESOURCES ODFA has a new page on our website with current information to help you navigate COVID-19. We will continue to provide updates to assist you in making informed decisions for your family [Read More …]
At the direction of Governor Laura Kelly, the Kansas Department of Agriculture will be activating its Continuity of Operations Plan to work with a limited staff beginning March 23. The headquarters in Manhattan — as [Read More …]
House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson welcomed the designation of agriculture, including food production, distribution, and retail, as critical infrastructure by the Department of Homeland Security in an announcement made by the DHS on Thursday. [Read More …]
Dear Dairy Community, IDFA wants to take a moment to recognize and honor all of you for your work throughout the dairy industry to protect our food security. You are essential. To highlight and honor [Read More …]
Survey will collect information about hired labor across Northeastern Region The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will conduct its biannual Agricultural Labor Survey during the second half of April. The survey will [Read More …]
Oklahoma Jersey Cow Breaks World Butterfat Record For the first time in more than a dozen years, a new world record for fat production by a Registered Jersey cow has been recorded by the American [Read More …]
Is your pesticide license due to expire on March 31? If you still need credits, or have not yet renewed your license, don’t panic! The deadline is being extended. Renewing Your License If you’ve obtained [Read More …]
U.S. dairy exports had gained positive momentum in recent months. But the COVID-19 pandemic has the entire world wondering what comes next. In an interview with RFD-TV, USDEC President and CEO Tom Vilsack recounted [Read More …]
The National Milk Producers Federation, the largest organization of U.S. dairy farmers, applauded the Trump Administration’s explanation that the food and agriculture is a critical infrastructure industry in the wake of the coronavirus national emergency, [Read More …]
Since 2013, Merck Animal Health has partnered with the American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF) to provide scholarship aid to hundreds of veterinary students. Through this partnership, in 2020, we are pleased to announce that 54 [Read More …]
To our All West/Select Sires cooperative members, While at this time we have much uncertainty about COVID-19 (Coronavirus), we want you to know that the health & safety of our customers and employees is our [Read More …]
DCHA names Emil Walleser its scholarship recipient The Dairy Calf & Heifer Association (DCHA) chose Emil Walleser, son of Anne Marie Elwing and Kevin Walleser, De Soto, Wis., as this year’s $1,000 scholarship recipient. The [Read More …]
As the coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to disrupt daily life, it’s clear this outbreak will impact all of us across borders and industries. During this unprecedented global health crisis, Michael Best has formed a COVID-19 Task [Read More …]
“Preparing heifers for improved reproductive efficiency and production” headlines the next Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council (DCRC) webinar. Join DCRC on May 6, at 2 p.m. Central time, for this one-hour webinar. Robert “Bob” Corbett of [Read More …]
Equinom welcomes Rick Mignella as EVP and Managing Director for new North American operation Non-GMO seed-breeding specialist Equinom, Ltd., is expanding and operations. The company will open offices in the US to serve the North [Read More …]
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