Legislation awaiting consideration in the Senate expands the terms of the loans from the Paycheck Protection Program and allows small businesses to spend more of the money on non-payroll costs.
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China has promised “firm countermeasures” in response to a move by the White House on Friday to eliminate special treatment for Hong Kong. Those countermeasures are believed to include importing fewer commodities.
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The president of the North Dakota Farmers Union said the industry has rarely seen such obvious market abuses by the meatpacking industry.
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The printed digital directory is in production now. Update your listing to stay connected to others in the industry.
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The House on Thursday passed legislation that expands the terms of the Payroll Protection Program to allow employers to spend a greater portion on non-payroll expenses.
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Farmers and ranchers seeking a lifeline from the Agriculture Department can sign up for a relief check starting Monday.
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Engineer and project lead Bruce Hawkins will lead webinars about what towed implements need brakes under the new standards. He also will answer questions about braking performance and offer a sizing overview.
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The infection rate in rural communities increased by 170 percent in a month-long span. Know how to respond at your plant.
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Every PPP borrower should answer—and document responses—to these questions, and remember, if you have questions, your membership entitles you to a no-cost, confidential consultation with an expert.
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Direct payments should be on their way soon to farmers. Meanwhile, lawmakers discuss support to small businesses as part of a new round of stimulus funding.
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Proposals include extending the timeline on PPP and allowing businesses to use more of the funds for overhead. Some lawmakers want to create new funding vehicles.
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Upheaval in the supply chain has been less disruptive to hemp growers than more traditional producers. Pandemic restrictions may even be driving up CBD sales.
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The Association has contributed $28,000 over two years to support teachers pursuing training that will help them equip high school students with skills for careers in farm equipment. See the list of winners, and let us know if we can make an introduction.
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Data released Tuesday shows that the optimism farmers felt after the 2016 election has all but faded as a result of uncertainty around COVID-19.
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Analysts anticipate that the new fund could be depleted by early next week. Association members who have not yet pursued the forgivable loans are urged to act quickly. A new member benefit that offers no-cost consultations with experts on the loan process can help.
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In partnership with KCoe Isom, the Association is offering members no-cost, 60-minute consultations with experts on business and financial questions related to COVID-19.
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The White House announced a $19 billion economic rescue package for farmers and ranchers. The plan calls for making cash payments to producers as well as mass purchases of commodities to be distributed to food banks.
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See the latest on state and federal regulations and other need-to-know information for members.
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Lawmakers agree that small business businesses need more in a COVID-19 rescue package, but negotiations stalled over details. Resolution is expected this week.
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Smithfield Foods, which processes about 5 percent of U.S. pork, has closed indefinitely in response to a significant number of COVID-19 cases at the plant.
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The COVID-19 pandemic has left restaurants shuttered and created a frenetic pace at grocery stores, which has led to a shift in the food supply chain that stands to reshape agriculture in the short-term.
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A crisis offers an opportunity to reset the business and to raise the internal sense of urgency to make changes. Consider these strategies during this drama
Read moreStarting this Friday, April 3, 2020, small businesses and sole proprietors can apply for a loan through the Paycheck Protection
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The $2.2 trillion response deal allows small businesses to acquire grants and loans up to 125 percent of their payroll with the opportunity for loan forgiveness for businesses that can quickly ramp up or sustain their workforces.
Read moreCISA GUIDANCE On March 23, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued “Guidance on the Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce: Ensuring
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New stimulus bill provides billions in loans to small businesses that can be converted to grants that will not require repayment.
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Member company K-Coe Isom has compiled a toolkit with valuable information related to payroll and related employment questions.
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In these unprecedented circumstances, the federal government wants you to focus on your business not your tax return.
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The bill requires employers of small companies to pay up to $511 a day for sick leave and up to $200 a day for family leave.
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The global outbreak that ultimately caused the cancellation of this meeting is expected to continue to disrupt supply chains and the workforce. The Association is committed to providing members information that helps them navigate these unprecedented circumstances.
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The FAA is proposing that drone users must connect to the internet and broadcast a signal to alert others. The rule poses problems for farmers.
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A plan to deepen the Mississippi River in the southern U.S. is akin to “bringing the ocean 50 miles closer to the farmer.”
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We look ahead to Orlando in October, where will we reconnect, learn, and grow your business.
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The Farm Capital Investment Index, which assesses farmers’ willingness to invest in equipment and other capital, continues to strengthen.
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In spite of challenges such as the coronavirus and competition from Brazil, the USDA’s chief economist sees “more hopeful signs” for farmers.
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Myers Spring last week welcomed members of its community and the shortline industry to celebrate the opening of a new
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A YRC executive says a ripple in the massive truckload market can create a tidal wave in the less-than-truckload market, and such a wave may be surging.
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Executives say they are taking measures that include tying up sources outside China and booking air freight to fly in parts and components from China. One said its company is paying 40 percent more to domestic vendors for components that used to come from China.
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Farm and ranch groups representing millions of U.S. producers are launching a coalition committed to environmental and economic sustainability.
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Educators may now apply for scholarships that will prepare them to train students for careers in farm equipment manufacturing. They have until Feb. 29. Find the link to apply here.
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Each Summit comes together in partnership with the Supplier Board of Governors, who host the networking opportunities and think creatively about new ways to engage. Here’s what’s in store in Albuquerque.
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A jury ruled last week that the makers of dicamba herbicides should pay $250 million in punitive damages atop a $15 million compensatory damages ruling.
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U.S. officials have developed a 100-percent effective vaccine against African swine fever, but it likely will not be available for commercial use for years.
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A jury in Oklahoma recently awarded a woman $5 million in a civil suit claiming her husband’s death in a tractor accident was the equipment manufacturer’s fault.
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The share of American workers in labor unions fell to a fresh record low in 2019. Union membership in manufacturing fell to 8.6 percent.
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An appeals court ruling that the EPA did not properly grant exemptions to three small oil refineries is good news for corn growers and biofuels advocates.
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Educators may apply beginning Feb. 1 for $2,000 scholarships aimed at career prep for farm equipment manufacturing. Reach out to your local schools to build partnerships.
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The Ag Economy Barometer drifted sideways in December, but the Farm Capital Investment Index concluded 2019 at the highest index value for the year.
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If you use Mozilla Firefox’s web browser, you’ll want to drop what you are doing right now and update it.
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