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Did Pandemic Kill Just-in-time Supply Chains?

December 13, 2022January 26, 2023 Kristi Ruggles COVID-19, supply chain, Lean operating model

Just-in-time supply chains took a lot of heat during the pandemic after empty shelves laid bare the pitfalls of ordering as little inventory as possible in the name of efficiency. Supply chain pros say the lean operating model may need to make a comeback.

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CDC Streamlines COVID-19 Guidance

August 12, 2022August 23, 2022 Vernon Schmidt COVID-19, CDC

CDC streamlines COVID-19 guidance to help the public better protect themselves and understand their risk

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Chinese President Vows to Control Latest Outbreak

March 22, 2022March 22, 2022 Kristi Ruggles COVID-19

China has been facing the biggest wave of COVID-19 infections since Wuhan became the original center of the pandemic in early 2020.

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Vermeer’s Health Clinic Tests Employees for COVID

January 19, 2022January 19, 2022 Kristi Ruggles Vermeer, COVID-19

The on-site service makes it easier for Vermeer to track potential outbreaks, clinic leadership said.

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Shortliner News Member 

Case Counts, National Event Research, Suggest Low-Risk, Ordinary Meeting

October 5, 2021October 5, 2021 Kristi Ruggles COVID-19, Oklahoma City

Research concludes that “you are dramatically less likely to contract COVID-19 at a business event than by simply performing day-to-day activities such as grocery shopping.”

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U.S. Extends Travel Restrictions at Canadian Border

August 24, 2021August 24, 2021 Kristi Ruggles COVID-19

Earlier media accounts suggest the administration will mandate vaccinations for almost all foreign visitors to the U.S., though a final plan had not been determined.

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Canada Loosens Border Restrictions with U.S.

July 20, 2021July 20, 2021 Kristi Ruggles COVID-19, Canadian border

More than a year after Canadian authorities closed the 5,500-mile U.S. border to most travelers, it plans to allow vaccinated Americans to enter for recreational reasons beginning Aug. 9.

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Manufacturing Shortliner News 

Manufacturers Not Part of OSHA’s New COVID Order

June 15, 2021June 15, 2021 Kristi Ruggles OSHA, COVID-19

Initial communication on the order suggested it would apply to all industries, but White House officials said the science didn’t call for that.

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OSHA Reverses Course on COVID Emergency Standards

May 4, 2021May 4, 2021 Kristi Ruggles OSHA, COVID-19

OSHA has changed its mind and says it now will issue Emergency Temporary Standards that employers will be expected to follow related to COVID-19 in the workplace. Final rules are expected in June.

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Most States to Offer Businesses COVID Protection

April 20, 2021April 20, 2021 Kristi Ruggles COVID-19

Fifteen states have adopted laws that provide businesses civil liability protection from COVID-19 claims. Another 23 states have similar pending legislation. Several states are considering vaccine-related laws.

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OSHA: Cover Cost of Vaccine, Do Not Distinguish Vaccinated

February 9, 2021February 9, 2021 Kristi Ruggles OSHA, vaccine, COVID-19

The guidelines also suggest employers consider protections and reasonable accommodations for workers at a higher risk of severe illness from COVID-19,

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Requiring Vaccines: Employers Can But Likely Won’t

January 26, 2021January 26, 2021 Kristi Ruggles COVID-19, EEOC

Employers appear not to be mandating vaccines. Some are offering financial incentives to encourage it.

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Trudeau Reluctant to Reopen Border with U.S.

January 26, 2021January 26, 2021 Kristi Ruggles COVID-19, Biden

Trudeau’s current, pandemic-specific hesitation is not indicative of his longer-term interest in seeking what the U.S. administration seeks at the border.

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Southern Farm Show Cancels

January 5, 2021January 5, 2021 Kristi Ruggles COVID-19, Southern Farm Show

“The idea of a show where everyone is behind a mask, show guests would be required to travel one way through the show to encourage social distancing, and good friends would not be allowed to shake hands, did not appeal to anyone,” the show manager said. “But mainly, our concern was for everyone’s health.”

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Fed Plan Unveiled Monday Includes More PPP

December 15, 2020December 15, 2020 Kristi Ruggles COVID-19

The first of the two-part proposal includes funds for another round of the Paycheck Protection Program for small businesses, as well as money for the unemployed, schools, and vaccine distribution.

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Avocado Consumption ‘Off the Charts’ During COVID

December 15, 2020December 15, 2020 Kristi Ruggles COVID-19

Anaylsts predict that post-pandemic indulgences will be foods like avocadoes, hence record consumption will continue.

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PPP Loan Forgiveness: A Q&A

October 27, 2020October 27, 2020 Kristi Ruggles COVID-19, Paycheck Protection

The Small Business Administration in August started accepting applications to have Paycheck Protection Program loans forgiven. Here are some things to know.

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Orthman Donates Masks to Schools

October 13, 2020October 13, 2020 Kristi Ruggles COVID-19, Orthman

Orthman Manufacturing in Lexington, Neb., donated more than 3,700 masks to schools in its community so every student and employee had their own.

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COVID Activates Program to Give Employees Tax-Free Payments

October 13, 2020October 13, 2020 Kristi Ruggles COVID-19

For employees working remotely, payments can cover related utilities, wi-fi, and paper and ink, as examples. Employees in offices may use payments for hand sanitizer or masks and increased costs related to childcare and transportation.

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Cheaper, Faster COVID Tests Good News for Workplaces

September 29, 2020September 29, 2020 Kristi Ruggles COVID-19

Unlike the $100-and-up molecular diagnostics lab tests, antigen tests can cost as little as $5, and results are available within minutes rather than days.

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Quandary for Employers: COVID-19 Vaccines

September 29, 2020September 29, 2020 Kristi Ruggles HR law, vaccine, COVID-19

More than a third of Americans say they will not get the COVID vaccine. That may create a legal showdown in the workplace.

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Manufacturing Shortliner News 

Child Care Needs Cause Problems in Factories

September 29, 2020September 29, 2020 Kristi Ruggles workforce, COVID-19

Nearly half of manufacturers said child-care constraints caused by the coronavirus made it difficult to recall furloughed workers or hire new ones in August.

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USDA Issues $14 Billion in COVID Relief to Farmers

September 29, 2020September 29, 2020 Kristi Ruggles USDA, COVID-19

This is the second round of assistance the administration will send to farmers. It distributed $19 billion earlier this year.

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No Handshakes, but Plenty of High-Impact Info

September 15, 2020September 15, 2020 Kristi Ruggles COVID-19, Ray Starling, Fall Convention 2020

Although we will not gather for convention, we will come together briefly on screen to elect directors and hear from a former White House insider on what’s at stake in the November elections.

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What’s the Future of Trade Shows

September 15, 2020September 15, 2020 Kristi Ruggles COVID-19, Trade Shows

A survey conducted by a marketing firm found that 88 percent of people are open to attending a trade show. Nearly a quarter were characterized as “not worried at all.”

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World Ag Expo Calls Off 2021

September 15, 2020September 15, 2020 Kristi Ruggles COVID-19, World Ag Expo

World Ag Expo announced Monday it will not host its outdoor farm show in 2021.

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USDA Projects Farm Income at 7-Year High

September 15, 2020September 15, 2020 Kristi Ruggles USDA, Farm Income, COVID-19

The last time federal payments accounted for a greater percentage of farm income was 2001 at 41 percent. Sonny Perdue said Monday he hopes to announce a new version of coronavirus relief this week.

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Employers Hesitate to Adopt Payroll Tax Deferral

September 15, 2020September 15, 2020 Kristi Ruggles COVID-19

Beginning this month, employers can stop withholding part of employees’ share of Social Security taxes. The IRS will recoup the funds from employee paychecks in the first four months of 2021.

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Watchdog Group Seeks Names of PPP Recipients at $25K Level

September 1, 2020September 1, 2020 Kristi Ruggles COVID-19, PPP

The SBA contends that disclosing the names of loan recipients could violate their privacy because the loans are scaled to the size of a business’s payroll. But advocates for disclosure say it is important to gauge the program’s effectiveness.

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Shortliner News Ag 

New Round of Assistance Expected for Farmers

September 1, 2020September 1, 2020 Kristi Ruggles Sonny Perdue, COVID-19

USDA Chief Sonny Perdue expects to deliver another round of funding to farmers soon through the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program.

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Farmers Prioritize Buying Equipment After Debt, Inputs

September 1, 2020September 1, 2020 Kristi Ruggles survey, COVID-19, CFAP

If farmers receive a fresh round of assistance this year, they will prioritize paying down debt. Competing for the funds after debt are equipment purchases and inputs.

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Unemployment Fraud Is On the Rise

September 1, 2020September 1, 2020 Kristi Ruggles COVID-19, Unemployment, Fraud

The prevalence of reported fraud is staggering. Georgia found more than 130,000 false claims filed in July. Illinois identified more than 120,000 counts of unemployment insurance fraud in August. Consider these tips to avoid trouble.

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Balancing Desire to Meet with Safety

August 18, 2020August 18, 2020 Kristi Ruggles supplier board of governors, COVID-19, 2020 Marketing & Distribution Convention

If we were shocked in March, we are weary in August. Interest in Zoom meetings, virtual farm shows, and webinars is wearing thin. But perspectives on the risk vs. the benefit of connecting are individual, and differences are dramatic.

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Association Explores Convention Questions

August 18, 2020August 18, 2020 Kristi Ruggles COVID-19, Orlando, 2020 Marketing & Distribution Convention

The Board of Directors meets virtually next week to discuss the convention.

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Alamo Group Sees Dip in Income in Q2

August 18, 2020August 18, 2020 Kristi Ruggles Earnings Report, COVID-19

The company reported that agriculture has fared better than industrial so far this year, and North American operations have been less affected by the pandemic than European.

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Waiting for COVID Test Results?

August 18, 2020August 18, 2020 Kristi Ruggles COVID-19

Member companies have turned to testing services that sell home tests and promise results within 72 hours of receiving a sample.

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Sunbelt Ag Expo Calls It Off

August 18, 2020August 18, 2020 Kristi Ruggles COVID-19

The expo plans to return for its 2021 show and encourages those who would have attended this year to participate through social media.

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Bill Would Reduce, Extend Unemployment Benefit

July 28, 2020July 28, 2020 Kristi Ruggles COVID-19

The plan would expand a worker-retention tax credit created in March, make $190 million available to small businesses through the Paycheck Protection Program, and send a second round of stimulus checks.

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Big Exhibitors Pull Out of Big Iron Farm Show

July 28, 2020July 28, 2020 Kristi Ruggles COVID-19, Big Iron Farm Show

Organizers said the show has a waiting list of exhibitors and will be full in spite of the withdrawals.

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Lifestyle Changes Create Boon for Tractor Supply

July 28, 2020July 28, 2020 Kristi Ruggles COVID-19, Tractor Supply

Tractor Supply saw sales grow by 35 percent in the quarter ended June 27. Its net income jumped 54.5 percent.The company saw a 14 percent year-over-year increase in new customers last quarter.

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Hog Farmers Take Big Financial Hit in Pandemic

July 28, 2020July 28, 2020 Kristi Ruggles COVID-19, hog farmers

Hog farmers are seeking congressional action to keep the industry afloat amid the “largest economic hit” it has seen in 30 years.

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COVID-19 Disrupts Freight, Shifts Driver Demand

July 28, 2020July 28, 2020 Kristi Ruggles freight, COVID-19

As the coronavirus pandemic took hold, it disrupted freight demand, forcing some carriers to furlough drivers while others were quick to hire those drivers as a way to swiftly onboard experienced commercial vehicle operators.

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Big Exhibitors Pull Out of Big Iron Farm Show

July 24, 2020July 28, 2020 Kristi Ruggles COVID-19

Deere, Case and New Holland have save said they will not exhibit at the show in West Fargo, N.D.

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Manufacturers Cut Capital Spending, Keep Tech Plans

July 14, 2020July 14, 2020 Kristi Ruggles COVID-19

A three-month moving average index of planned capital spending among U.S. manufacturers dropped in May to its lowest level since May 2009. Companies are using already allocated capital to accelerate investments in technology and research.

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Three Farm Belt States Get Quarter of Relief Money

July 14, 2020July 14, 2020 Kristi Ruggles USDA, COVID-19

Iowa, Nebraska and Wisconsin have collected one-fourth of USDA’s corona-virus relief payments. California has the largest average payment.

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Lawyers Oppose Employer Protections for COVID

July 14, 2020July 14, 2020 Kristi Ruggles COVID-19, Lawsuits

Granting employers legal immunity would make it less likely that they take the steps necessary to protect workers’ health, the trade groups said.

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Sales Folks Are Traveling, Liability Questions Arise

June 30, 2020June 30, 2020 Kristi Ruggles COVID-19, Sales Travel

Members who responded to an informal poll about getting their sales team back on the road seemed to focus on July as a potentially significant step toward normal.

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Farm Progress, Husker Harvest Days Canceled

June 30, 2020June 30, 2020 Kristi Ruggles COVID-19

Until Monday, the Farm Progress Show was scheduled to be an in-person event in Boone, Iowa, in early September. A virtual event is in the works.

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Leaders of Empire Days Upset Over Cancellation

June 30, 2020July 14, 2020 Kristi Ruggles COVID-19, Empire Farm Days

“Empire Farm Days is not a county fair,” a statement from the show said. “This is an outdoor ag community business event.”

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Farm Shows 2020: What’s On, What’s Off, What’s Virtual

June 30, 2020June 30, 2020 Kristi Ruggles COVID-19, farm shows

The situation is fluid, to say the least, but 11 farm shows plan to host in-person events from September through December.

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