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Guidance Offered for Agribusinesses
Published April 23, 2020
The North Dakota Department of Agriculture has issued guidance for ag-related businesses to ensure continuation of the food supply while maintaining a healthy workforce. Best management practices are outlined for farm deliveries, ag processing and manufacturing, dairy farms and farmers…MN Corn Matters
Published April 22, 2020
The recently announced CARES Act includes funding for farmers. Minnesota Corn Growers Association Senior Public Policy Director Amanda Bilek has more in the latest MN Corn Matters.MN Beef Update
Published April 22, 2020
Applications for the Minnesota Top of the Class Beef Program are being accepted through May 1. Hear more from Top of the Class participant Rachel Gray, a northern Minnesota cattle woman, in the Minnesota Beef Update.Tyson Meats Closes Waterloo Pork Plant
Published April 22, 2020
Tyson Fresh Meats will be indefinitely suspending operations at the Waterloo, Iowa pork plant. This is Tyson’s largest pork plant and it’s been running at reduced levels of production due to a low number of workers available. A hand full…Record Contracts Signed for 2019 ARC and PLC Programs
Published April 22, 2020
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, farmers and ranchers signed a record 1.77 million contracts for the Agricultural Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage programs for the 2019 crop year. That’s more than the five-year average. The deadline to…Unusual Times Continue for U.S. Ethanol Industry
Published April 22, 2020
Renewable Fuels Association chief economist Scott Richman says the recent oil market decline is a sign of these unusual times. "It's reflective of the demand destruction for transportation fuels," says Richman. "It's hard to get supply and demand in balance."…Tough Decisions
Published April 22, 2020
National Pork Producers Council Vice President of Industry Relations Dallas Hockman says hogs are backing and time is running out for the industry. "Pork producers are in dire staits; we need assistance, we need help. Producers today are having to…COVID-19 Highlights Critical Nature of Meat Processing Industry
Published April 22, 2020
The North American Meat Institute is working with a patchwork of local, state and federal government agencies to keep meat packing plants open during the current COVID-19 crisis. Julie Anna Potts, who is president of the organization, said the industry…PPP Funds Won’t Last Long
Published April 22, 2020
Congress is at work on replenishing funds for the Small Business Administration’s Payroll Protection Program. Farm Credit Council President and CEO Todd Van Hoose says the $310 billion in the bill will not go far. "The expectation around that is…