Showing 61–70 of 100 results for covid

Congestion at West Coast Seaports Hinders Trade Boom

https://www.fb.org/intel/markets/congestion-at-west-coast-seaports-hinders-trade-boom
Jun 9, 2021 ... A new normal? The lingering effects of COVID-19's shock to global trade have resulted in a backlog of container ships waiting to unload outside ...

Despite its Many Uses, Ethanol Demand Remains Stifled

https://www.fb.org/intel/markets/despite-its-many-uses-ethanol-demand-remains-stifled
May 8, 2020 ... Unfortunately, ethanol production has nearly ground to a halt as COVID-19 precautions coupled with stay-at-home orders have slashed fuel ...

The Ins and Outs of Direct Assistance for Fisheries

https://www.fb.org/intel/markets/the-ins-and-outs-of-direct-assistance-for-fisheries
Jun 18, 2020 ... ... COVID-19, e.g., commercial fishing businesses, charter/for-hire ... COVID-19 impacts to commercial fishermen, charter businesses ...

Meat Demand Sizzles as Memorial Day Nears

https://www.fb.org/intel/markets/meat-demand-sizzles-as-memorial-day-nears
May 19, 2026 ... This increased demand goes back to the COVID-19 shutdowns when beef quickly became the meat protein of choice for the majority of consumers who ...

The HEALS Act and PPP | Farm Bureau Intel Markets

https://www.fb.org/intel/markets/the-heals-act-and-ppp
Jul 29, 2020 ... ... COVID spread by limiting vehicle occupancy. Making farmworker housing and transportation costs eligible for PPP loan forgiveness would ...

USDA Updates Its Progress for Implementation of Previously ...

https://www.fb.org/intel/markets/usda-updates-its-progress-for-implementation-of-previously-announced-pandemic-assistance
Jun 15, 2021 ... The Pandemic Cover Crop Program is also part of USDA's Pandemic Assistance for Producers initiative. One of the consequences of COVID-19 ...

Farm Bill Programs At Risk Without Immediate CCC Replenishment

https://www.fb.org/intel/markets/farm-bill-programs-at-risk-without-immediate-ccc-replenishment
Sep 15, 2020 ... Recent CCC Expenditures. To provide immediate financial assistance to farmers and ranchers impacted by COVID-19, in early April USDA announced ...

2020 Farm Profitability: A False Positive | Farm Bureau Intel Markets

https://www.fb.org/intel/markets/2020-farm-profitability-a-false-positive
Dec 3, 2020 ... ... COVID-19 pandemic. Importantly, Congress authorized many of these ad hoc disaster programs well before the late-season rally in commodity ...

briefing booklet - American Farm Bureau Federation

https://www.fb.org/files/2021_AFBF_Briefing_Book.pdf
The distance between rural Americans and important health and education resources widened during the COVID-19 pandemic. The capacity for telehealth and ...

2020 Prospective Plantings: Corn Soars, Soybeans Bounce, Wheat ...

https://www.fb.org/intel/markets/2020-prospective-plantings-corn-soars-soybeans-bounce-wheat-falls
Apr 1, 2020 ... Normal survey procedures were conducted during the first two weeks of March before USDA implemented COVID-19 precautions and switched all ...