Dear Junior Members and parents, I have to make the sad announcement that Cow Camp is cancelled for this summer.  Given all the uncertainties surrounding COVID-19 and restrictions on gatherings, this decision is somewhat beyond our [Read More …]

Cancellations also affect Pennsylvania 4-H activities In-person, nonessential events and programs sponsored by Penn State Extension through at least June 19 have been cancelled, postponed or moved to a virtual format due to the continuing coronavirus pandemic, [Read More …]

Unable to continue 166-year tradition due to COVID-19 concerns In accordance with Cal Expo’s own values and the directives issued by the Governor and California Department of Public Health, Cal Expo’s Board voted unanimously during its April 24 [Read More …]

In-person event postponed indefinitely; online experience to be held in June On Wednesday, April 15, 2020, the Wisconsin Association of FFA announced the following statement regarding this year’s state convention:     “Due to the [Read More …]

The Executive Committee of Wisconsin Farm Technology Days 2020 Eau Claire announced that it has postponed this year’s event to July 20-22, 2021 because of the impact Covid-19 is anticipated to have across Wisconsin this [Read More …]

Dear IDFA Members, After careful consideration regarding the health and safety of everyone in our industry, IDFA has made the difficult decision to cancel the Ice Cream Technology and Yogurt & Cultured Innovation conferences this [Read More …]

Annual Meetings and National Heifer Sale to be changed to virtual venue The American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA) board of directors voted Friday, with support from the board of National All-Jersey Inc. (NAJ), to cancel [Read More …]

Due to challenges posed by the COVID-19 public health emergency, the upcoming 73rd Alice in Dairyland Finals are facing several significant changes including date, format and location.     The 73rd Alice in Dairyland Finals [Read More …]

The Board of the Dairy Cattle Welfare Council has made the very difficult decision to RESCHEDULE the 2020 Dairy Cattle Welfare Symposium till next year due to the current COVID-19 Coronavirus Pandemic.  We sincerely apologize [Read More …]

As of March 16, 2020, all events scheduled at the International Agri-Center® were postponed or cancelled in accordance with COVID-19 safety measures. “We are doing our part to slow the spread of COVID-19,” stated Jerry [Read More …]

A Greener World announces temporary policy changes to accommodate farms and businesses, minimize travel and support remote compliance Nonprofit farm certifier and food label, A Greener World (AGW), has suspended audits until May 26 to [Read More …]

Foremost Farms will coordinate with the state milk inspector to place DCC in a “dry” status In just a few weeks, there have been many changes on the UW–Madison campus – in-person classes have been [Read More …]

National Contest Cancelled due to COVID-19     Sixty-six students from eight Western U.S. universities and one Canadian college traveled to Modesto, California, for the 15th annual Western Dairy Challenge on February 20 – 22, [Read More …]

Bovine veterinarians may still earn up to nine RACE credits The in-person Dairy Calf and Heifer Association (DCHA) Annual Conference, previously scheduled for April 7-9, in Madison, Wis., is rescheduled for April 8-9, in a [Read More …]

Dear ICAR Members, Associate Members, Interbull Service Users and co-operators, The ICAR Board met on March 24th 2020 and after discussions with both the Local Organising Committee and the Interbull Steering Committee, the decision has been made [Read More …]

The in-person Dairy Calf and Heifer Association (DCHA) Annual Conference, previously scheduled for April 7-9, in Madison, Wis., is rescheduled for April 8-9, in a virtual format. DCHA’s in-person event was canceled due to the [Read More …]

Holstein Canada’s vision of “a Healthy Canadian Dairy Industry for All” is a proud and true statement for our Association, no matter what the circumstance. For this reason, and as a precautionary measure in response [Read More …]

Registration now open for Virtual Summit The Animal Agriculture Alliance announced today that its 2020 Stakeholders Summit is going virtual in response to ongoing public health concerns around hosting large events. The Virtual Summit, still [Read More …]

DELAYED – TBD – CDFA public hearing on Chapter 3.5 Referendum, Visalia DELAYED – July 31 – Opening hearing for Stop QIP’s lawsuit against CDFA, Sacramento

Dear members and friends,   Due to the COVID-19 outbreak and the CDC’s guidelines for gatherings, we unfortunately have to postpone the 2020 CA State Holstein Show.   We do hope to still hold the [Read More …]

Will implement teleworking options for staff amid COVID-19 concerns Governor DeWine recently issued a state of emergency for the state of Ohio, and along with the Ohio Department of Health, has implemented a variety of [Read More …]

Dear Food Safety Summit Community, We have been monitoring the evolving situation around COVID-19/Coronavirus which is changing rapidly. The health and safety of our attendees, sponsors, vendors and staff at the Food Safety Summit is [Read More …]

Time to Call the Game We’ve been working hard on contingency plans this past week. Although much is still uncertain, the most important thing is now clear – it’s time to call off the game [Read More …]

Agri-Pulse has been actively monitoring events related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) unfold, and out of an abundance of caution and concern, we have postponed the Ag & Food Policy Summit from March 23 to June [Read More …]

Due to ongoing concerns about COVID-19, effective immediately, The Norman E. Borlaug Hall of Laureates will discontinue public tours and will close the facility to the public until at least April 15. The health and [Read More …]

Based on the operational and workplace guidelines for state agencies shared over the weekend, the Kansas Department of Agriculture has made changes to plans for scheduled events through the next few weeks. The following events [Read More …]

The 2020 Wisconsin Dairy Showcase, scheduled for April 22-25, 2020 at the Alliant Energy Center has been canceled to comply with CDC and statewide restrictions on gatherings, as a result of COVID-19. This is to protect [Read More …]

City of Sioux Falls declares state of emergency Due to the rapid spread of COVID-19 and the desire of all interested parties to minimize further exposure to the virus, the city of Sioux Falls, S.D., [Read More …]

Decision comes amid coronavirus concerns, declared public health emergency Wisconsin Farmers Union has decided to cancel the Dairyland Forum & Rally for Rural Wisconsin, which was set to draw hundreds of family farmers and rural [Read More …]

It is with great disappointment that we share that North American Intercollegiate Dairy Challenge slated for March 26th to 28, 2020, in Green Bay, WI, has been cancelled. The safety of the students and volunteers [Read More …]

New York Spring Dairy Carousel has been cancelled. All events at New York State Fairgrounds in April have been cancelled in order to comply with NYS regulations in regards to COVID-19. The show executive and [Read More …]

In accordance with Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommendations on Sunday, March 15, 2020, and for the health and safety of our attendees, exhibitors, vendors, volunteers, staff and community, the 2020 California Antique Farm Equipment [Read More …]

PDPW Business Conference — it’s a Virtual Conference Some of you may have received an email message indicating the 2020 PDPW Business Conference was still at the Alliant Energy Center. The message you received was [Read More …]

In accordance with orders from Ohio Governor Mike Dewine, Spring Dairy Expo, scheduled for March 26-28, has regretfully been cancelled. We value the safety and health of our exhibitors, families and the allied industry supporters [Read More …]

To provide a convenient tool for our viewers, DairyBusiness is listing all news items that relate to event cancellations, postponement, or change to “virtual” online venue. This along with the Coronavirus button on the main [Read More …]

AFBF has made the difficult decision to cancel this year’s Young Farmers & Ranchers Conference out of an abundance of caution and in the interest of the health and well-being of our members, staff, and [Read More …]

City of Sioux Falls declares state of emergency Due to the rapid spread of COVID-19 and the desire of all interested parties to minimize further exposure to the virus, the city of Sioux Falls, S.D., [Read More …]

PDPW Business Conference, Next Week, Mar. 18-19 in Madison, Wis. Sessions to focus on tools to sharpen your business and mind to remain profitable As the COVID-19/coronavirus situation continues to evolve, we wanted to provide [Read More …]

Participation will be available via webinar or telephone Due to concerns about the coronavirus (COVID-19), Farm Credit East will hold the 2020 Annual Meeting on March 23, 2020, online and by teleconference. Participation will be [Read More …]

COVID-19 NOTICE Your health and safety are our main priority. The California Dairy Sustainability Summit has been postponed in response to new guidance from California Governor Gavin Newsom and state health officials to cancel gatherings [Read More …]

The THRIVE Innovation Summit, is the premier gathering for top industry experts and innovative entrepreneurs focused on AgTech & FoodTech innovation. Scheduled keynote speaker USDA Deputy Secretary Stephen Censky was to cover the topic “Innovation Imperative: [Read More …]

In accordance with a recommendation from public health officials that large public gatherings be canceled or postponed to help slow the spread of COVID-19, CDFA is canceling Ag Day 2020, which was scheduled for March [Read More …]

The virtual platform ensures accessibility and safety for all global participants  Alltech has been closely monitoring the COVID-19 outbreak, with particular consideration for ONE: The Alltech Ideas Conference (ONE). The annual event was scheduled for [Read More …]

March 11 – 12, 2020 event has been postponed due to Cornell University coronavirus policy As you are aware, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and World Health Organization (WHO) continue to [Read More …]

Due to Cornell University coronavirus policy Cornell University officials have been proactively working with local and state public health organizations to monitor the concern surrounding the coronavirus outbreak and to protect the health and safety [Read More …]

Announcement from the DFA As the health and safety of our members, employees and guests is our top priority, we have been closely monitoring the spread of the Coronavirus during our planning process for our [Read More …]