Author: anna@mcfb.org

80% OF THE U.S. CORN CROP HAS BEEN SEEDED, USDA REPORTS

The U.S. corn and soybean planting paces remain way above their averages, but below trade expectations, according to the USDA’s Crop Progress Report on Monday. (Successful Farming)

PELOSI MOVING TO REVAMP SMALL BUSINESS RESCUE PROGRAM

The House next week is planning to overhaul the government’s flagship small business aid program, amid growing concern that it’s become unworkable for many employers. (Politico)

AFBF RESOURCE HIGHLIGHT:

Rural roads’ significant deficiencies have created many challenges – and opportunities – to improving the efficiency of the agricultural supply chain. However, America’s ability to address its rural transportation challenges … Read More

IFB COVID-19 RESOURCE HIGHLIGHT

IDOT’s 12% overweight variance on State Routes for emergency supplies for relief has been extended until May 29, 2020. This waver includes those hauling agricultural loads eventually destined to produce … Read More

WASHINGTON WEEK AHEAD: WHITE HOUSE CLEARS WAY FOR CORONAVIRUS PAYMENTS

The White House Office of Management and Budget on Friday completed its interagency review of the rule for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), which is expected to include limits … Read More

ILLINOIS FARMERS SO FAR AVOIDING NEED TO EUTHANIZE EXCESS LIVESTOCK

Some meat processing plants have become hot spots for COVID-19 infections, leading to some shutdowns and a glut of livestock that is ready for harvest. The fear is that farmers … Read More

PLUMMETING FUEL DEMAND HITS US FARMS AS PLANTING SEASON BEGINS

In 2018, the United States exported about 1.7 billion gallons of ethanol to more than 80 countries. That amount is expected to drop this year, a troubling sign for U.S. … Read More

EPA ADVANCES 2021 BIOFUELS RULE

 The agency sent the White House its regulation governing next year’s blending requirements under the Renewable Fuel Standard, but the Trump administration is holding firm on its 2020 mandate, for … Read More

DISTANCING DURING PLANTING BRINGS PROS AND CONS

Some farmers have even found positives to the stay-at-home orders caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, including less traffic for their farm equipment to maneuver around, more family time, farm help … Read More

CHINA RHETORIC HEATS UP

A major rupture in U.S.-China relations may be a matter of when and not if. Trump seems to be distancing himself from the phase one trade deal, and advisers and … Read More

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