Ag News

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

03.12.20

• Global Shares Sink Thursday
• Ethanol Industry Benefitting From Coronavirus, Used To Make Hand Sanitizers
• CME to Close Trading Floor
• Ag markets end lower, Dow falls 1,400 points Wednesday
• Fear, uncertainty overrule grain market fundamentals
• Why farmers should talk to their banker about refinancing today
• Doud says China agreement is on schedule, despite coronavirus turmoil
• What is a Farmer’s Tax Return Due Date?
• Biofuel supporters warn of political fallout from SRE appeal
• FCC criticized for rolling out rural broadband funding before fixing coverage maps
• Study: US farms in better shape due to MFP, but many still face red ink
• Should rural broadband growth be propelled by fiber or 5G?
• USDA Announces Continued Progress on Chinese Trade Agreement
• Neutral Numbers from March WASDE
• Making Decisions on 2020 Peanut Crop
• EPA To Make Decision On Dicamba Use This Year, In Time For 2021 Planting Season
• USDA Announces Continued Progress On Implementation Of China Phase One Agreement
• Ag Sec’y Purdue: "If Schools Are Closed, We Are Going To Do Our Very Best To Make Sure Kids Are Fed"
• Consumers Avoiding Fresh Produce In Wake Of Coronavirus, Fear Contamination

03.11.2020

• Virus Raises Food Aid Questions USDA Response Spotlighted as NPPC Raises Labor Concerns and Trade Mission Canceled
• USDA Reports Review March WASDE Held Few Surprises With Little Reaction
• DTN Fertilizer Outlook Spring Weather, Coronavirus Add Uncertainty to Fertilizer Price Outlook
• Farmers testify on importance of MFP payments
• Trump seeks additional time for biofuel appeal
• 3 Big Things Today, March 11, 2020
• March 10 USDA Crop Report
• Progress is continuing on implementation of China Phase One Agreement, says USDA
• Bill to protect food supply, ag industry signed into law
• Federal Reserve: Observations on the Ag Economy- February 2020
• Amid coronavirus outbreak: USDA braces for staff disruptions, considers ways to provide more food aid
• U.S. World Food Prices Fell During February
• Texas: Managing Resistance – Don’t Let the Last Weed Standing Reproduce
• ARC-PLC Enrollment Deadline is March 16
• Cotton market influences may vary