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Wednesday, April 02, 2025
Today’s supposed to be the first day that farms and other small businesses can start applying for those forgivable loans that are intended to help employers cope with the COVID-19 crisis.
Banks and Farm Credit System institutions on Friday began taking applications from farmers and other small businesses for $349 billion in forgivable loans aimed at shoring up the economy during the COVID-19 crisis.
More than 140 members of Congress are calling on the Department of Agriculture to offer “swift assistance for cattle producers” with some of the $9.5 billion authorized to assist farmers and ranchers hit by the effects of the coronavirus.
In this opinion piece, Jeff Nunley discusses the important role farmers play in this coronavirus pandemic, but also explains that most of the farmer demographic is at risk with this virus and urges others to take precautions and social distancing seriously.
Agri-Pulse Executive Editor Philip Brasher appeared on C-SPAN's Washington Journal Wednesday, April 1, to discuss the coronavirus and its impact on the American food supply chain.
Newsom’s plan to counter Trump’s biological opinions just got a permit * Surge in fresh produce demand * State rejects Fresno fairgrounds for field hospital
The risk of being a victim of COVID-19 is scary, it’s unnerving and in some cases, it’s life threatening. But grocers and other food retailers across the country want you to know: They have your backs.
The Small Business Administration released rules Tuesday for a massive $349 billion forgivable loan program that is intended to help businesses, including agricultural employers, across the country to rehire or retain workers during the COVID-19 crisis.
A leading trade group for the produce industry is asking Gov. Newsom to delay new regulations that could impact the food supply chain during the coronavirus crisis.
