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U.S. Ag is Reducing GHG Emissions
Published April 15, 2020
U.S. farmers and ranchers are reducing per-unit greenhouse grass emissions, according to data from the Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The analysis shows the agriculture sector accounts for less than ten percent of total U.S. emissions…U.S. Pork Industry Requests Help from USDA
Published April 15, 2020
The National Pork Producers Council is asking the USDA to help producers deal with the market challenges of the coronavirus. "We need more than $1 billion in pork purchases by the USDA to clear out a backed up meat supply,…Large Losses Expected for U.S. Pork Producers in COVID-19
Published April 15, 2020
According to an economic analysis by Iowa State University economist Dermot Hayes and Kerns & Associates economist Steve Meyer, hog farmers will lose nearly $37 per hog or almost $5 billion collectively for each hog marketed the rest of the…Optimism Remains for U.S.-China Trade Deal
Published April 15, 2020
During a webinar sponsored by the U.S. Soybean Export Council, ConsiliAgra Managing Director Emily French said soybeans continue to be range bound. Before COVID-19, demand was hurt by U.S.-China trade war. The demand uncertainty is now linked to the lockdown…Waiting for China Demand to Show Up
Published April 15, 2020
Many grain traders are waiting for China demand to show up. While China has been buying small amounts from the U.S., Van Ahn and Company chief financial officer Kristi Van Ahn says China continues to buy large quantities from South…Study Estimates COVID-19 Cattle Industry Losses at $13.6 Billion
Published April 15, 2020
Cattle industry losses as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic are estimated to reach $13.6 billion. That’s according to a study by Oklahoma State University to help USDA allocate CARES Act relief funds to cattle producers. The study shows cow-calf…MN Lawmakers Pass Fourth Coronavirus Relief Bill
Published April 14, 2020
Minnesota lawmakers passed a fourth coronavirus relief package on Tuesday. There are a few key pieces for agriculture included in this coronavirus relief package. Senate Agriculture, Rural Development and Housing Finance Chair Torrey Westrom explains the bill temporarily extends the…Packing Plant Closures Impact Local Producers
Published April 14, 2020
The closing of the Smithfield Foods plant in Sioux Falls has been felt throughout the swine industry. "Let's face it, the last few years in animal agriculture have not been great." said Bob Thaler, swine specialist, South Dakota State University…AgCountry Farm Credit Services Can Access SBA Loans
Published April 14, 2020
AgCountry Farm Credit Services now has access to the Small Business Administration’s portal to administer the Paycheck Protection Program loans. "We have links to the applications on our website. We are encouraging farmers to download an application, fill it out…