Articles tagged under: coronavirus
Local Ag Groups Give Coronavirus Aid Feedback to USDA
Published April 6, 2020
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is getting feedback from local ag groups on how to develop coronavirus aid using $9.5 billion from the recent stimulus package. According to North Dakota Stockmen’s Association Executive Director Julie Ellingson, the program needs to…Risk Management Agency Allows Flexibility for Crop Insurance
Published April 6, 2020
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the USDA Risk Management Agency will be allowing self-certification on replant inspections and they will waive witness signatures in certain situations. Insurance providers may allow the use of self-certification replant inspections for certain crops with…Dairy Coalition Asks U.S. Government to Purchase Excess Products
Published April 6, 2020
The American Dairy Coalition is asking the U.S. government to use disaster funds to buy cheese inventory in storage and package it into consumer sized portions. The shutdown of schools, restaurants and coffee shops is causing some cheesemakers and milk…Farmers Could Be Eligible for Small Business Loans
Published April 3, 2020
The latest economic stimulus package includes funding for small business loans. North Dakota Senator Kevin Cramer says farmers and agribusinesses could be eligible. "Farmers and ranchers can go to their banker, borrow up to two and half times your payroll;…Unknowns Ahead for MN Hog Producers
Published April 3, 2020
The hog markets are experiencing losses due to the coronavirus. "There was a been a pretty hard drop in the futures market in March. Uncertainty has driven that," said David Preisler, CEO, Minnesota Pork Producers Association. "Now, there's a packing…Oil Prices Continue to Impact the Grain Markets
Published April 2, 2020
While fears of coronavirus are grabbing the headlines, Utterback Marketing president Bob Utterback says the drop in crude oil prices continues to impact the grain markets. "Crude oil is breaking down to technical support. If crude oil goes as low…Ag Department Developing COVID-19 Aid Quickly
Published April 2, 2020
Help is coming for farmers and ranchers impacted by the coronavirus. USDA is in the process of figuring out a formula for assistance. "Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue is having the chief economist and staff look at the different aspects of…Deere and Company Temporarily Stops Production in IA
Published April 2, 2020
Deere and Company stopped production at its construction equipment plant in Dubuque, Iowa. This action is happening after a worker tested positive for coronavirus. Deere says the plant is being disinfected and plans to call workers back on a staggered…USDA “Trying to Get Aid Right” for Farmers
Published April 1, 2020
When it comes to helping livestock producers with COVID-19 aid, South Dakota Representative Dusty Johnson says the USDA wants to get it right. "I think this will be a data-driven process to determine the right support levels for different commodity…