Articles tagged under: COVID-19
Trump: New Economic Stimulus Package on Hold Until After Election
Published October 6, 2020
President Donald Trump ended negotiations for another COVID-19 economic stimulus package. According to a Twitter post, the president instructed his representatives to stop negotiating until after the November election. At that time, President Trump said "we will pass a major…What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published October 5, 2020
In today's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets, Advance Trading Risk Management Advisor Tommy Grisafi highlights demand, the pandemic and the harvest season.Several Agricultural Provisions Included in HEROES Act 2.0
Published September 29, 2020
The House Agriculture Committee released the list of agriculture provisions included in the HEROES Act 2.0. The total package would cost $2.2 trillion, a slight decline from the $3 trillion HEROES Act passed in the spring. This bill would provide…Perdue Talks Trade, CFAP and More with MN Farm Bureau
Published September 25, 2020
To help agriculture deal with the market impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the USDA announced another Coronavirus Food Assistance Program, offering aid to 89 commodities and crops. Not much additional relief has been provided for biofuels or farmers depopulating livestock.…USDA Extends CFAP Eligibility to All Barley Growers
Published September 25, 2020
Barley is now on the list of eligible commodities the first round of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program. Previously, only malting barley was considered for the program. If an application was submitted for non-malting barley and declined, a farmer must…COVID-19 Funding for Biofuels Still In Limbo
Published September 24, 2020
The Continuing Resolution being considered does not include additional COVID-19 funding for the biofuels industry. However, National Farmers Union biofuels advisor Anne Steckel says it does offer language prohibiting the USDA to pay oil refiners out of the Commodity Credit…NFU Hosts Virtual Fly-In for Members
Published September 21, 2020
The National Farmers Union hosted a virtual fly-in last week. Attendees heard from key lawmakers and leaders in agriculture and met with their state’s Congressional delegations to discuss ag policy. North Dakota Farmers Union president Mark Watne says there are…Without More COVID-19 Relief, Parts of Ag Industries Could Be Lost
Published September 14, 2020
House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson says the Senate not being able to pass a skinny COVID-19 relief package isn’t the end of the world. "Some of the spending that was proposed is questionable," says Peterson. "The only thing I…As CFAP Sign-Up Ends, Another Program Announcement is Expected
Published September 13, 2020
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue said more details would be released on a Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2.0 soon, but the agriculture industry is still awaiting the details. National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles thinks the goal from the USDA is…