Day One in the Red River Farm Network Issues and Events Center at the Big Iron Farm Show kicked off with a conversation with North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring and Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen. Coronavirus have certainly added to the already stressful environment for farmers and ranchers. “The depopulation of hundreds of thousands of animals was devastating for livestock producers,” said Petersen. “Plants are up and running now, catching up on that backlog of animals. We’re really focused on keeping those workers safe and healthy.” When talking about the ‘big picture’ for agriculture and what’s in store for the future, Goehring stressed the importance of cash flow. “Farmers don’t need another loan, they need some cash and equity,” Goehring said. Both Goehring and Petersen concluded by saying resources are available for those experiencing challenges in their life. A live stream of the conversation is available here.
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