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More Help Needed for Farmers in COVID-19

Published May 4, 2020

South Dakota Farmers Union president Doug Sombke says farmers and ranchers need something more than direct payments to steer through the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic. "Farmers need to be able to have an inventory management and soil enhancement mechanism…

ND Ethanol Plants Adjust to Fuel Demands

Published May 4, 2020

Ethanol plants in North Dakota are adjusting to the retraction in fuel demand. "We've seen ethanol prices in the cents as opposed to dollars," explained Jeff Zueger, CEO, Midwest AgEnergy. "Ethanol futures traded as low as 70 cents and are…

U.S. Considers Trade Retaliation Against China

Published May 1, 2020

The U.S. is investigating the source of the coronavirus and what China did to prevent the spread of the disease. "China is buying billions of dollars worth of our products, farm products and other products, and it is a good…

Officials Explore Ways to Address Plant Closures

Published April 30, 2020

A task force is being created to get processing plants back up and running while providing support for workers and farmers. House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson says he will also work to change a statute in the Commodity Credit…

Dairy Farmers Adapt to Supply Chain Challenges

Published April 29, 2020

The dairy checkoff is partnering with processors to donate dairy products and meet the needs of local food banks. "We aren't asking for money from processor partners, but we are asking for help in delivering or storing products for food…

USDA Continues Work on a COVID-19 Aid Rule for Farmers

Published April 29, 2020

Following a discussion with Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue on Tuesday, South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson says the USDA is still struggling with the big needs for agriculture in the COVID-19 pandemic. "The $23.5 billion we secured one month ago for…

U.S. Cattle Industry is Waiting on Further Assistance Details

Published April 27, 2020

Cattle producers are slated to receive $5.1 billion of the $9.6 billion in USDA direct payments for the livestock industry. However, U.S. Cattlemen’s Association Senior Policy Analyst Jess Peterson says the industry is waiting on specific details. "The Department of…

SDFB Offering COVID-19 Resources

Published April 27, 2020

Right now, farmers and ranchers navigating uncharted territory with COVID-19. That’s why agricultural organizations, like the South Dakota Farm Bureau, have created a new set of resources. Executive Director Krystil Smit says a coronavirus page and new video series is…

More Funds Needed for Farmers and Ranchers in COVID-19

Published April 27, 2020

USDA is still working on a rule for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program. Pro Farmer Washington policy analyst Jim Wiesemeyer says the $19 billion for the program isn’t going to be enough for farmers and ranchers. "You don't have to…

Bank of North Dakota Offers COVID-19 Loans

Published April 27, 2020

The North Dakota Industrial Commission will allow the Bank of North Dakota to help state businesses get long-term low interest loans during the coronavirus. The Small Employer Loan Fund will provide a loan of up to $50,000 to small businesses…

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More Help Needed for Farmers in COVID-19

ND Ethanol Plants Adjust to Fuel Demands

U.S. Considers Trade Retaliation Against China

Officials Explore Ways to Address Plant Closures

Dairy Farmers Adapt to Supply Chain Challenges

USDA Continues Work on a COVID-19 Aid Rule for Farmers

U.S. Cattle Industry is Waiting on Further Assistance Details

SDFB Offering COVID-19 Resources

More Funds Needed for Farmers and Ranchers in COVID-19

Bank of North Dakota Offers COVID-19 Loans

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