Articles tagged under: COVID-19
A Little Bit of Try
Published May 13, 2020
National FFA Western Region Vice President Lyle Logemann was a guest speaker during the first general session of the South Dakota FFA Convention. Logemenn said it’s amazing what can be done with a little motivation. "My cousin and I learned…Changes Coming for Payment Limits in COVID-19 Relief
Published May 13, 2020
Payment limits of $125,000 per commodity and $250,000 per entity were part of the COVID-19 agricultural assistance package from USDA. That was considered unworkable by numerous commodity groups. In a webinar organized by the Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber, House…House Democrats Release COVID-19 Relief Bill
Published May 12, 2020
House Democrats have unveiled a phase four COVID-19 relief package. The bill is called the HEROES Act. Included in the $3 trillion bill are additional funds for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, market-ready livestock and poultry loss assistance, supplemental Dairy…Senators Ask USDA for Producer Indemnity Support
Published May 11, 2020
A bipartisan group of senators are asking the USDA to help pork producers forced to depopulate herds in the COVID-19 pandemic. In a letter, the lawmakers request indemnity funds for the immediate crisis. Pork producers typically send more than two…Strong Interest in WHIP+ Program in North Dakota
Published May 11, 2020
The Farm Service Agency received more than 3,600 WHIP+ applications from North Dakota. So far, North Dakota Farm Service Agency State Executive Director Brad Thykeson says more than 650 payments are paid out. There have been some delays, but Thykeson…Budget Challenge for MN Legislature
Published May 8, 2020
When the Minnesota legislative session began in February, there was a projected budget surplus of $1.5 billion. Then, the COVID-19 pandemic hit. Tax revenues and the economic slowdown along with additional spending now means a projected deficit of $2.4 billion.…A Meat Processing and Distribution Slow Down
Published May 1, 2020
There’s not a shortage of livestock or meat in the U.S., but there is a processing and distribution problem limiting available products for retailers. "We always have this false sense of security that we have meat in cold storage and…Supporting Growers and Local Restaurants
Published May 1, 2020
BASF has been showing their appreciation to farmers and supporting the local community. "We haven't been doing much in the last few weeks with the virus and staying at home in quarantine so we lined up take-out meals for farmers…Mental Health Doesn’t Get the Same Attention as Physical Health
Published May 1, 2020
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture organized a webinar for mental health providers and crisis counselors Friday to outline the current situation in agriculture. Minnesota Rural Mental Health Specialist Monica McConkey said farmers were already under extreme stress from ongoing weather…