The administrator of the EPA Andrew Wheeler says the re-registration review of three dicamba products that were part of a California court case earlier this summer is ongoing. (Brownfield)

– Health experts say there’s no evidence the coronavirus can be transmitted through food. (CNN)  

For decades US consumers have benefited by importing low priced goods produced in China, but right now the Chinese are benefiting because of low grain prices in the US. (Forbes)

– USDA extends its Coronavirus Food Assistance Program deadline to September 11th. The agency also added more commodities to the eligibility list. (RFD TV)

– White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow on Thursday said the Trump administration is satisfied with China’s progress in meeting commitments to purchase U.S. goods in a Phase 1 trade deal, signaling that the pact will survive an initial review on Saturday. (Reuters)

USDA has announced that new commodities are eligible for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), including new specialty crops, non-specialty crops and livestock, aquaculture products, nursery crops and flowers. Learn more about newly eligible commodities on our COVID-19 page.