Congress Working Toward Another Round of Financial Assistance
While members of the House are back home for district work this week, members of the Senate have been working towards another round of COVID-19 assistance.
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More Hog Operations Forced to Depopulate During COVID-19
The removal, or depopulation, of hogs from farms has distinctly different effects on contract operations and non-contract operations.
China Currently Stepping Up Annual Purchases of Commodities
U.S. agricultural exports to China are projected to total $13 billion this fiscal year, an increase of almost $3 billion from 2019.
More Than $6.2 Billion Approved for Coronavirus Assistance
The Coronavirus Food Assistance Program provides vital financial assistance to producers of agricultural commodities, giving them the ability to absorb sales losses and increased marketing costs associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.
CoBank Projects Domestic Beef Production Growth for 2020
After beef packing plant capacity fell to historic lows in late April, beef production and prices today have returned to pre-pandemic levels.
Ag Bankers Believe Market Stabilization Could Be Near
The Federal Reserve released its latest Beige Book, and according to the Kansas City Federal Reserve Bank, the Tenth District farm economy remained weak despite some signs of stabilization in markets for key agricultural commodities.
Despite COVID-19 Challenges, Midwest Farm Incomes Receive Boost
The Federal Reserve released their latest Beige Book and according to the Chicago Federal Reserve Bank, the COVID-19 pandemic continued to weigh on agriculture incomes.
China Wants “COVID-Free” Certificates Signed By Commodity Exporters
China is asking meat and soybean exporters to certify that their shipments to China have complied with safety standards to ensure they are free of COVID-19.
Side-Effect to COVID-19: Consumers Buying More Dairy Products
COVID-19 is dramatically affecting consumer habits and dairy supply chains as food service demand plummets and grocery sales surge.
Summer Farm Shows Fall Victim to Global Pandemic
The global coronavirus pandemic has claimed more casualties, this time in the way of 65-year-old farm shows