Ag News

03.20.2020

• Record Fall for March Rural Mainstreet Index
• USDA Encourages Ag Producers To Visit Farmers.Gov For Updates On Office Closures
• USDA and DOL to Share Information to Help H-2A Employers
• Farmers Elated at Reaffirmation of Ag as Critical
• Homeland Security deems agriculture as ‘critical infrastructure’ amid COVID-19 pandemic
• How COVID-19 will impact 2020 planting decisions
• Senate Republicans introduce new coronavirus bill
• NCBA to ask Congress for financial assistance
• Grains, Livestock, Energy Get Up Off Mats in Thursday Trade
• Global Stocks Rise on Virus Aid Hopes
• Ethanol industry faces perfect tsunami as prices tank
• Trump stands firm on tariffs
• 7 ag stories you might have missed this week – March 20, 2020
• U.S. Senator says MFP could be part of coronavirus economic relief for farmers
• COVID-19 Impacts: Plenty of Food “In the System,” But Guest Worker Concerns Persist
• Bipartisan Push to Expand Telehealth Services to Rural Areas
• Money Anxiety Index Reports This Is Not The Great Recession 2.0
• TFI Urges White House To Designate Fertilizer As Essential
• Farm Bureau Lists Immediate Challenges Facing The Agriculture Sector

03.19.2020

• Senate Passes Coronavirus Aid Package
• USDA Releases "Season-Average Forecasts" Outlook Report
• Gas Prices Fall $.18 at the Pump
• Farm Bureau Lists Immediate Challenges Facing The Agriculture Sector
• Ag Markets Attempt Recovery
• Texas Field Reports: Wheat Acres Up Slightly, Good Growing Conditions
• Market recovery from coronavirus impact could be lengthy
• BREAKING: Temporary Hours of Service Exemption for Livestock Haulers
• Six possible impacts of COVID-19 on farming
• Economist says retail prices up with COVID-19, but farmers aren’t benefiting
• Producers could be hurt by potential postponements of farmers markets
• Seasonal Labor, Transportation, Financing, and Food Inflation (China) Among Outbreak Issues in U.S. and Abroad
• Troubled Missouri River Waters Lurking | Future of Multi-Generational Nebraska Farm Hinges on Broken Levee
• Ethanol prices hit all-time low, unconfirmed reports of plant shutdowns
• Farm Groups Peppered With COVID-19 Challenges Over Workers and Market Downturn
• Oil Prices Drag Corn Lower; Wheat Rebounds (Market Close Info-March 18)
• Riding the storm out: Coronavirus and the markets
• Pandemic insurance policy could ease lost revenue concerns for some farms
• U.S. 2020 corn acreage seen at 94.6 mln, soy at 83.7 mln -survey

03.18.2020

• 3 Big Things Today, March 18, 2020
• USDA Working with Private Sector in Response to COVID-19
• Statement To Industry From USDA’s Food Safety Service
• U Of Illinois Launching Webinars: Coronavirus’ Impact On Agriculture
• As coronavirus spreads, farmers fear market closures and lost income
• Global Stocks Sink on Trump Aid Promise
• Virus’ long-term impact will be mixed for ag, economist says
• Economist says retail prices up with COVID-19, but farmers aren’t benefiting
• COVID-19 outdates new FAPRI ag outlook numbers, triggers potential recession
• Highlights of trade deal passed by Canada
• Syngenta Corn Payments to Hit Mailboxes | After Years of Litigation, Farmers, Ag Businesses to See Payments From Class Action Lawsuit Settlement
• Keeping Food Supply Stable | USDA Stresses Importance of Food Production as Cattlemen’s Group Calls for Direct Aid
• During Outbreak, USDA Ensures Food Safety While Protecting Health of Inspectors
• Federal Actions on COVID-19 | Guest Workers Could Be Affected by Visa Halt as USDA Details Its Services
• Ag Marketing IQ is new go-to source for market intel
• Wineries operating as essential businesses under COVID-19 orders
• Ethanol prices hit all-time low, unconfirmed reports of plant shutdowns
• Local farmers need federal support, Pingree says
• Cattle and biofuels clamor for aid, as Schumer proposes broader plan
• Higher food demand should equal higher farm markets, analyst says
• New USDA Team Serves Beginning Farmers

03.17.2020

• Changes In Consumers’ Food Buying During Coronavirus Scare
• As Coronavirus Roils Economy, RFA Calls For Immediate Action From White House
• USDA: Nearly Half Of All Principal Operators Of Family Farms And their Spouses Work Off The Farm
• Six possible impacts of COVID-19 on farming
• As coronavirus spreads, farmers fear market closures and lost income
• 10 trends to watch on farms right now
• 95.0 million U.S. corn acres in 2020?
• Minimize downside potential price damage with options
• Virus’ long-term impact will be mixed for ag, economist says
• In a wink to Congress, Perdue concedes on crop insurance
• Farm State Lawmakers Maintain that Court’s RFS Waiver Decision Should Stand
• Jerry Gulke: Will Low Prices Cure Low Prices?
• USDA shuts down wing at DC headquarters after coronavirus detection
• China paves way for imports of US distillers grains
• New USDA Team Serves Beginning Farmers

03.16.2020

• Washington Insider — Monday Fed Ambushed by Events
• Ag Sec’y Perdue Issues Statement On President’s Declaration Of Emergency
• Make Cancellation Plans Find Creative Ways to Weather the Coronavirus ‘Storm’
• The Coronavirus Refinance Market Turmoil Presents Rare Refinance Opportunity
• NCBA CEO On Coronavirus’ Impact On U.S. Beef Supply Chain
• Ag Marketing IQ brought to you by Getting past market fear to find opportunity
• Black Swan events cause panic, but also provide opportunity
• Canada Suspends Parliament After Ratifying USMCA
• Secretary Perdue Statement on Canada Passing USMCA
• Bipartisan Bill to Help Farmers Experiencing Delayed Planting
• Don’t Fear Eating Fruits, Veggies in COVID-19 Time
• EPA Announces New Method for Pesticide Registration
• 5 Crisis Planning Tips to Combat COVID-19
• As outbreak grips nation, House OKs expanded food assistance
• Report: Bayer reaches draft settlement in Roundup cases
• Year To Date U.S. Tractor Sales Even With 2019, Combines Down 23%

03.13.2020

• 3 Big Things Today, March 13, 2020
• USDA Announces Continued Progress on Chinese Trade Agreement
• COVID-19: 5 Things Your Farm Should Do Now
• FACTBOX-Latest on the spread of coronavirus around the world
• Labor shortages, SNAP cuts, trade deals: How could coronavirus affect our food supply chain?
• Weekly Export Sales – Corn volume surges
• Financial Opportunity Finding opportunity in the coronavirus fallout
• Record 2020/21 world wheat production
• Online database raises awareness of agricultural injuries
• USDA Paints A Picture Of Plentiful World Grain Stocks…With More To Come – DTN
• NCGA Releases Video with Yield Increasing Tips From Champion Growers
• What farmers are reading this week, March 6-13
• Trump Administration Takes Major Step to Improve Implementation of the Endangered Species Act