Archive for the "pandemic" Tag

Details have emerged on the Pandemic Assistance Revenue Program (PARP). USDA says the program is only for the 2020 crop year. Farmers […]

A commonly asked question is ‘Can I defer Phase 1 payments of the Emergency Relief Program (ERP) to 2023?’ As of right […]

Supply-chain challenges, production shortages and additional pressure from the ongoing war in Ukraine have created an “off the charts” chemical shortage for […]

Retail fertilizer prices moved lower this week for the first time since November 2020. Urea saw the biggest drop, down nearly 50% […]

Cargo Vessels Waiting to Berth Outside L.A./Long Beach (As of 5/2/2022)Source: Marine Traffic Cargo Vessels Waiting to Berth Outside Select Chinese Ports […]

Pandemic-related headlines are coming back to frequency as China continues to struggle with the spread of the disease, leading to the shut […]

Despite spring being the typical high point for calf prices, recent trend of lower-than-normal prices is set to continue. The COVID-19 pandemic […]

USDA announced this past week additional support to American farmers addressing the rising cost of fertilizers. The agency will make available $250 […]

The COVID-19 pandemic will continue to impact the global pork industry in 2022. Even as the threat of African swine fever looms […]

USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack announced a $1.5 billion allocation to ease the impact of supply chain disruptions and the pandemic on U.S. […]