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Temporary Adjustments Made to H-2A Visa Requirements

Published April 15, 2020

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is adjusting H-2A visa requirements during the coronavirus. A new, temporary rule will allow an H-2A petitioner with a valid labor certification to employ workers currently in the H-2A status. The U.S. Citizenship and…

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…

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…

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…

Peterson Asks USDA to Purchase Excess Products

Published April 14, 2020

House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson sent a letter to Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue on Tuesday urging the administration to purchase excess ag products during the coronavirus. In the letter, Peterson said purchases by the USDA can help ensure the…

Second JBS Beef Plant Temporarily Shuts Down

Published April 14, 2020

JBS USA is closing its Greeley, Colorado beef packing plant until April 24 after more than 50 employees tested positive for coronavirus. The facility will wind down operations over the next two days to ensure existing product in the facility…

USDA Releases New Coronavirus Resource

Published April 13, 2020

USDA released a COVID-19 Federal Rural Resource Guide today (Monday). This first-of-its-kind resource for rural leaders outlines federal funding and partnership opportunities to address the pandemic. The guide is available at usda.gov/coronavrius.

Second Smallest Feeder Cattle Volume Reported

Published April 13, 2020

Negotiated purchases of feeder steers and heifers nationwide was 28, 923 head last week. This is the second smallest volume reported since mandatory USDA reporting started in 2001. The lightest volume on record is the week of December 15, 2003…

National Leader Offers Words of Encouragement on COVID-19

Published April 13, 2020

When in uncertain times and continue market volatility, some positives can come from a negative situation. That’s according to National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President Marty Smith, who shares this piece of advice. "I hope everyone would focus back on their…

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Articles tagged under: coronavirus

Temporary Adjustments Made to H-2A Visa Requirements

Large Losses Expected for U.S. Pork Producers in COVID-19

Study Estimates COVID-19 Cattle Industry Losses at $13.6 Billion

MN Lawmakers Pass Fourth Coronavirus Relief Bill

AgCountry Farm Credit Services Can Access SBA Loans

Peterson Asks USDA to Purchase Excess Products

Second JBS Beef Plant Temporarily Shuts Down

USDA Releases New Coronavirus Resource

Second Smallest Feeder Cattle Volume Reported

National Leader Offers Words of Encouragement on COVID-19

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