Articles tagged under: coronavirus
How the U.S. Dairy Industry is Navigating COVID-19
Published March 25, 2020
There are economic challenges for the U.S. dairy industry, including the impacts of COVID-19. "In late 2019, there was a light at the end of the tunnel in terms of milk prices. Now, prices are expected to be lower in…USDA Operations Continue Through Shelter-in-Place Orders
Published March 25, 2020
For states and communities with stay-at-home orders in place, essential USDA activities will continue to operate. Jobs and employees deemed essential by the Department of Agriculture include Food Safety and Animal Plant Health Inspection Services, Agricultural Marketing Services, the Farm…Ag Provisions Included in Stimulus Bill
Published March 25, 2020
After five days of negotiations, an economic stimulus bill that responds to the current coronavirus crisis will be ready for a vote early this afternoon. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer made announcement overnight. This is…Slow Down and Make Good Decisions
Published March 24, 2020
In an agriculture economics webinar, NDSU Extension specialists answered questions on how the coronavirus is impacting North Dakota agriculture and the economy. Frayne Olson, crops economist and marketing specialist, NDSU Extension, said the situation is changing quickly. "I do think…Waiting for Senate Deal on Coronavirus Stimulus Package
Published March 23, 2020
Negotiations will continue today between congressional leaders and the Trump administration on a $2 trillion coronavirus bill. A Senate motion to bring the bill up for a vote came up short late last night. This proposal covers a broad spectrum,…MN Lawmakers Readjust Top Priorities for Session
Published March 23, 2020
In St. Paul, state lawmakers are looking at ways to mitigate the challenges of the coronavirus. Minnesota House Agriculture and Food Finance and Policy Division Chair Jeanne Poppe explains there's a few things being considered to help local food production.…Cattle Community is Addressing COVID-19 Issues
Published March 23, 2020
The coronavirus has taken a toll on the livestock markets and the cattle community is seeking programs to provide financial assistance. Agricultural labor is also a growing concern for those who utilize the H-2A worker program. Dan Rorvig, who ranches…ND Farmers See a Direct Impact From Pandemic
Published March 23, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic is having both a global and local impact on agriculture. North Dakota Department of Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring tells the Red River Farm Network the outbreak is having a direct impact on agricultural sales of all kinds.…Monitoring the Commodity Markets
Published March 23, 2020
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue was on Twitter this weekend, saying USDA is monitoring all commodity markets during this coronavirus outbreak and paying special attention to “the difference in prices from the farm gate to the grocery shelf.” In particular, Perdue…