Archive for March 2020
“Business as Usual” For Farm Despite Worldwide Coronavirus Pandemic
Michigan is under a stay-at-home order in an effort to fight the coronavirus. That means people should only leave their home under very limited circumstances. However, farm work must go…
Read MoreUSDA Loosens Certain Crop Insurance Criteria
The USDA Risk Management Agency (RMA) is providing remote assistance and additional flexibilities for farmers and ranchers. The agency says this is in response to the coronavirus pandemic sweeping the…
Read MoreNorth America Farm Suppliers Race COVID-19 Spread For Planting Season
North America’s biggest farm suppliers are accelerating shipments of fertilizer, seeds and agricultural chemicals to crop-growing regions in an unprecedented race against the coronavirus that threatens to disrupt planting season.…
Read MoreCan Livestock Transmit COVID-19 to Humans?
Novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is transmitted through humans. There is no evidence that livestock or food products from livestock can carry COVID-19 or transmit it to humans, says Gregg Hanzlicek, director…
Read MoreCOVID-19, Ethanol Crisis Could Trump USDA’s Acreage Report Next Week
USDA is set to release its March Prospective Plantings report on Tuesday, March 31. Typically, acreage talk and banter dominates the market in March. However, this year, acreage discussions have…
Read MoreSecretary Perdue Applauds State Department’s H-2 Decision
Release & Contact Info Press Release Release No. 0207.20 Contact: USDA PressEmail: press@oc.usda.gov WASHINGTON, March 26, 2020 – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue issued the following statement in response to the…
Read MoreFarm Journal Live: Details on Senate COVID-19 Aid Package
LIVE AT NOON CENTRAL The Senate late last night approved a $2 trillion COVID-19 aid package that includes increased Commodity Credit Corporation funding for aid to agriculture as well as…
Read MoreUSDA Makes it Easier to Feed Kids and Those Who Need Food During the COVID-19 National Emergency
Nationwide waivers grant states the flexibility to allow parent pick-up of meals for kids, ease burdens on local meal providers WASHINGTON, March 26, 2020 – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny…
Read MoreAABP: COVID-19 Recommendations and Resources for Cattle Veterinarians
Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, veterinarians serve a critical role in assisting their livestock clients to continue to produce safe, wholesome milk and meat and care for their animals during times…
Read MoreHighlights of Senate Aid Package and More COVID-19 Coverage
The Senate late last night approved a $2 trillion COVID-19 aid package that includes direct payments to individual tax payers and support for businesses. It also increases funding to the…
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