Articles tagged under: coronavirus
COVID-19 Hope Going Into May
Published April 10, 2020
The U.S. economy is being challenged with the unknowns of the coronavirus. However, INTL FC Stone Chief Commodities Economist Arlan Suderman says there is some encouraging data. "We could peak on hospital resources required as well as the daily death…Additional SBA Loan Funding on Hold
Published April 10, 2020
Senate Democrats objected a vote to add $250 billion to the Paycheck Protection Program. The lawmakers said the measure failed to address more urgent needs. While there has been a strong interest in small business loans, Minnesota Senator Tina Smith…Treasury Department Loans Available
Published April 10, 2020
The U.S. Treasury Department has approved a new Main Street Business Lending Program and the Municipal Liquidity Facility to support credit to workers, businesses, states, counties and cities impacted by the coronavirus. Using funds from the CARES Act, the Treasury…Potato Industry Looking at Scope of Coronavirus Impact
Published April 10, 2020
The National Potato Council is working to capture the coronavirus impact on U.S. potato growers. There is a lack of demand for potatoes in the food service industry. "Our supply chain is backing up and it's impacting 2019 storage potatoes…ND Pesticide Applicator Certification Dates Extended
Published April 10, 2020
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum issued an executive order suspending the April 1 expiration date for commercial, public and private pesticide applicator certifications. This will continue for the duration of the coronavirus. Applicators and dealers certified through April 1 will…Ag Groups Working to Determine COVID-19 Impact
Published April 9, 2020
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…ND Stockmen’s Association is Compiling Changes/Cancellations List
Published April 9, 2020
The North Dakota Stockmen’s Association is compiling a list of industry event and cattle sale changes and cancellations. The list, along with other coronavirus resources, are available on the association’s website. If you have a change or cancellation to report,…ND Winter-Grade Fuel Sales Extended to May 1
Published April 9, 2020
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum has issued an executive order allowing winter-grade fuel to be sold until May 20. The order was warranted due to the state having an oversupply of winter-grade fuel due to travel restrictions and economic downturn…COVID-19 Relief Highlighted in Peterson Townhall
Published April 9, 2020
House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson held a telephone townhall on Wednesday. In the call, Peterson said the USDA will make payments to farmers. "They're going to do another payment that's not going to be based on trade, but how…