The rapidly evolving situation with COVID-19 is raising questions throughout the U.S. As concerns continue to grow about the virus, it is not only wreaking havoc on the stock market, it is causing a significant downturn in the general economy. But, what about agriculture? (Successful Farming)

COVID-19 has sent swaths of the U.S. food system into overdrive, as manufacturers, distributors, grocers and food safety regulators try to meet demand from consumers stockpiling food and other essentials. Experts say supplies are ample and inspections are continuing as normal. (Politico)

Corn demand by the U.S. ethanol oil industry could drop by 120 to 170 million bushels during the next two months if gasoline consumption – and the ethanol blended with it – continues to decrease as expected. That’s according to Todd Hubbs of the Department of Agricultural and Consumer Economics at the University of Illinois. (Successful Farming

Whether it’s working or studying from home, or access to adequate health care resources, the coronavirus outbreak has emphasized the need for better rural broadband connections across the country. (Farm Bureau)

Commodity markets continue to flounder and test new lows even as consumers purchase food and home goods in large quantities. And the reason for both trends remains the same — great uncertainty caused by the coronavirus pandemic. (FarmWeekNow)

The Agriculture Department remains open for business to provide services to the American people. Watch a video message from Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue, in which he reassures the American people that the U.S. supply chain remains strong and thanks those on the front lines of the American food supply.