Articles tagged under: COVID-19
Second Backlog of Hogs Anticipated in Q4
Published July 23, 2020
Allendale Chief Strategist Rich Nelson says the swine industry is expecting to see a build in the backlog of hogs. "The issue isn't just a backlog in current hogs, but there are some concerns about the fourth quarter supply. We…More COVID-19 Challenges Ahead for U.S. Pork Producers
Published July 22, 2020
According to Kerns and Associates economist Steve Meyer, U.S. hog producers are holding on to about 1.1 million animals that should already be slaughtered by now. "We think this number will be up to about 1.6 million by the end…NPPC Seeking Additional COVID-19 Aid for Industry
Published July 22, 2020
The National Pork Producers Council is seeking more federal assistance for farmers dealing with a backlog of hogs due to the coronavirus pandemic. Vice President and Counsel of Global Government Affairs Nick Giordano said the request is open-ended, but could…Senate Continues Work on Fourth COVID-19 Relief Bill
Published July 22, 2020
The Russell Group President Randy Russell said there will be several provisions to help agriculture in the Senate’s phase four COVID-19 package, including biofuels aid and reimbursement for livestock producers who had to euthanize healthy animals during the pandemic. "I…Ag Innovation Campus Project Continues to “Make Progress”
Published July 19, 2020
The air permitting process and engineering plans for the Ag Innovation Campus in Crookston, Minnesota are underway. According to Beltrami, Minnesota farmer and Ag Innovation Campus Board Chairman Mike Skaug, the project is making progress, but the COVID-19 pandemic complicated…Working Through the Hog Backlog
Published July 17, 2020
The Smithfield Foods pork processing plant in Sioux Falls is operating at 95 percent of capacity. South Dakota Pork Producers Council Executive Director Glen Muller says the plant is adding Saturdays to the slaughter schedule to work through the backlog…What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets?
Published July 6, 2020
The stock market is hot. The weather is also a hot story for the grain trade. Find out more in this week's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets featuring Tommy Grisafi from Advance Trading.Deciding How to Use Replenished CCC Funds
Published July 2, 2020
An additional $14 billion is available to replenish the Commodity Credit Corporation this month. That money can be used a few different ways to help farmers. including the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program. "The question is do we use the $14…New COVID-19 Relief Negotiations to Pick Up in July
Published June 19, 2020
Ag lobbyist Jim Callan says discussions on a new COVID-19 relief package will likely pick up in July. "I think many in Congress, particularly Senate Republicans, want to see the impacts of the previous COVID-19 related relief package take effect,…