Agriculture groups are working with the USDA to determine the economic impact of the coronavirus. The National Association of Wheat Growers is getting recommendations from growers across the country and paying attention to any disruptions taking place at ports. “We’re so heavily dependent on export markets and have seen recent big purchases from China, which is huge for wheat growers,” said Josh Tonsager, vice president of policy and communications, NAWG. “We’re watching to see if there are any hiccups that come up in the logistical side of the supply chain. If there’s an outbreak of the coronavirus at the ports that could slow down shipments.” Tonsager said there are some time restraints of when the USDA can disperse Commodity Credit Corporation funds replenished in the CARES Act. “However, there is $6 billion left in the CCC. They can move that soon or use it as part of a bigger disaster aid program or something like the Market Facilitation Program.”
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