The House today is expected to vote on the Senate-passed COVID-19 relief package which includes direct payments to individuals, small business loans and a boost to the Commodity Credit Corporation funding for agriculture. Watch below for updates.
The Farm Journal Live broadcast at noon today on AgWeb.com will feature representatives of Cargill and the U.S. Custom Harvesters. Cargill is offering incentive pay and bonuses to keep processing lines open while also working to protect the safety of workers. Custom harvesters are concerned that COVID-19 restrictions may impair travel and support services for wheat harvest. Watch the live webcast at noon Central.
For complete coverage of COVID-19 and the impact on agriculture, visit AgWeb.com/coronavirus.
Watch below for updates throughout Friday and the weekend.
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