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Give the Paycheck Protection Program Another Look

Published February 17, 2021

Sign-up is open for the Paycheck Protection Program. MinnStar Bank Farm Management Analyst Kent Thiesse says if farmers did not qualify for the first round, the program may be worth revisiting. "Now, farmers can use line nine on the Schedule…
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What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets

Published February 15, 2021

Crude oil has moved above $60 per barrel. Gold and silver values are also higher. In this week's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets, Advance Trading Risk Management Advisor Tommy Grisafi takes a look at the overall…
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Meat Packers Respond to COVID Investigation

Published February 1, 2021

In response to letters from the House Subcommittee on the COVID Crisis, Tyson Foods said the top priority will always be the health and safety of their people. Smithfield Foods Chief Administrative Officer Kiera Lombardo said Smithfield Foods has taken…
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COVID Has Heightened Consumer Awareness

Published January 4, 2021

Consumer perceptions and awareness has been heightened by COVID-19. People are more interested in where their food comes from and who raises it. Animal Agriculture Alliance communications specialist Emily Solis says this has created an unique opportunity to spread a…
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#1 Story of 2020: COVID-19 Dominates the News

Published January 1, 2021

COVID-19 dominated news headlines this past year, and the impacts are still being felt worldwide. That story comes in at Number One on the Red River Farm Network’s Top Stories of 2020 list. While the world seemed to shut down,…
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American Soybean Association Focuses on 2021 Policy Priorities

Published December 27, 2020

Heading into 2021, the American Soybean Association is focusing on policy priorities with a new administration and Congress. Top policy priorities will be COVID response and an infrastructure package. "I think infrastructure is going to be high on the list…
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More Paycheck Protection Program Benefits

Published December 22, 2020

The latest COVID-19 relief package provides $284.5 billion to reopen and strengthen the Paycheck Protection Program for first time and second time borrowers. PPP loans are reserved for businesses with fewer than 300 employees that sustained a 25 percent loss…
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What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets

Published December 21, 2020

Advance Trading Risk Management Advisor Tommy Grisafi says a new coronavirus strain and a travel ban in the United Kingdom has the attention of traders today. The COVID-19 economic stimulus package will include additional support for farmers and ranchers. Hear…
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