Relating to the Corona Virus Outbreak
Groups representing dairy farmers and cooperatives in the Midwest today urged the federal government to provide direct assistance to farmers and to expedite the purchase of additional dairy foods amid unprecedented disruptions in supply and [Read More …]
National FFA Officer Team is posting inspiring messages each day on Facebook Live FFA members across the country have a heart for service — and now more than ever, it shows. FFA members have given [Read More …]
FSA Service Centers are open for business by phone appointment only USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) county offices are open in New York by phone appointment only until further notice, and FSA staff are available [Read More …]
Words like “unprecedented” shouldn’t be thrown around lightly, but it’s indisputable that what we are living through now has no modern parallel. Travel in the United States, the world’s richest nation, has nearly ground to [Read More …]
Well-functioning agricultural markets ensure that critical food supplies are consistently available to consumers. During this national emergency, USDA knows that America’s farmers, ranchers and food manufacturers are on the front lines keeping grocery store shelves [Read More …]
The health and safety of dairy herds owners and their families and employees and as well as DHI system organizations and their staffs, in addition to minimizing the risk of spreading the COVID-19 virus, are [Read More …]
NYSDEC – Division of Water has not provided any general relief from SPDES permit and regulatory requirements Permittees need to continue to strive for permit and regulatory compliance. When issues with COVID-19 pandemic or compliance [Read More …]
Extension’s Commitment to You Has Not Changed For over 150 years, Penn State Extension has fulfilled its mission of delivering science-based education to Pennsylvania communities. We will not waiver on that promise during this challenging [Read More …]
A message translated into 10 languages says U.S. dairy suppliers are working hard to continue shipments to other countries during the COVID-19 pandemic. Thousands of shipping containers make for a dazzling array of colors at [Read More …]
We are committed to standing with and for the global food supply chain As a multinational business, we have been tracking COVID-19 since it first emerged and have taken steps to ensure the health and [Read More …]
A massive coronavirus aid package poised to pass Congress that includes crucial assistance to dairy producers is a critical, but likely not the last, step in assisting sectors hard-hit by economic disruptions, said Paul Bleiberg, [Read More …]
$9.5 billion emergency fund to aid food producers impacted by COVID-19 Community Alliance with Family Farmers (CAFF), a nonprofit organization that serves small- and mid-scale farmers in California, issued the following statement from Policy Director [Read More …]
KFB launches webpage to curate resources farmers and ranchers need to navigate COVID-19 Kansas Farm Bureau (KFB) has launched a webpage to curate the news and resources farmers and ranchers need to navigate the ongoing [Read More …]
Farm Credit East is offering an educational webinar regarding new payroll and tax provisions outlined in the newly passed Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) and Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. This [Read More …]
We are doing our best to keep the community informed about updates As educators we are doing our best to keep the community informed about updates and opportunities regarding everything going on with COVID-19. [Read More …]
UFW’s 2nd ‘open letter’ to ag industry: Gestures and issuing guidelines ‘do not substitute for real steps to stem the virus’ Nearly two weeks after its initial “open letter” of March 17 calling for meaningful [Read More …]
The National Milk Producers Federation commended members of Congress for successfully crafting a bipartisan package to provide support and relief during the coronavirus pandemic to all Americans, including dairy and other agricultural producers who are [Read More …]
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 …]
Quote of the week from the field amidst all the COVID-19 news and impact: “I can milk my cows, but I can’t manage my herd without DHI.” There has been a lot of information regarding [Read More …]
In response to President Donald Trump’s signing of the CARES Act addressing the coronavirus crisis, National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) President and CEO Jim Mulhern offered the following statement: “We thank President Trump for quickly [Read More …]
The National Association of Animal Breeders (NAAB) recognizes that the current COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted the daily work life of all involved in the global AI industry. Given these unique circumstances along with a [Read More …]
The National Milk Producers Federation’s coronavirus webpage has added key guidance documents for agricultural employers in the wake of recent legislation and also expanded its Spanish-language resources to meet member needs as farmer economic and workforce situations rapidly [Read More …]
The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending March 27th, 2020 Red ink flooded LaSalle Street this week. The dairy markets were decimated. Every Class III and Class IV contract on the board scored new [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 …]
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 …]
Today, the recently-formed Elanco Foundation pledged more than $700,000 to help fight rising food insecurity challenges due to the novel coronavirus outbreak. The funds will support organizations and food banks in communities across Elanco Animal [Read More …]
Maple Hill Creamery, America’s original Grass-Fed Organic brand with 150 dairy farms throughout New York State – announced they have partnered withNew York State’s Department of Agriculture and Markets on behalf of Governor Cuomo and [Read More …]
Dairy producers can work remotely create contingency plans The Center for Dairy Excellence is working to ensure Pennsylvania dairy farm families have contingency plans in place to protect their employees and businesses in light of [Read More …]
All over the world, families are being told to shelter in place and to practice “social distancing.” It’s imperative to do what’s necessary to get through these times, but the need to feed ourselves and [Read More …]
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