FARGO, N.D, May 26, 2020 – Agricultural producers can now apply for USDA’s Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), which provides direct payments to offset impacts from the coronavirus pandemic. The application and a payment calculator are now available online, and USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) staff members are available via phone, fax and online tools to help producers complete applications. The agency set up a call center in order to simplify how they serve new customers across the nation.
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Non-Specialty Crops and the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
Are you a non-specialty crop producer whose operation has been directly impacted by the coronavirus pandemic? The Coronavirus Food Assistance Program provides direct relief to producers who faced price declines and additional marketing costs due to COVID-19.
ASA’s Recent “Issue Update” Brings Soy Producers New COVID-19 Information, Updates and Resources
ASA provided a few new COVID-19-related updates and resources on Monday, May 11. ASA along with other leading commodity and agricultural organizations, signed onto the following letters:
Application available for economic injury disaster loans and grants
Applications for the Small Business Administration’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and EIDL Advance programs are now available for agricultural...
House Passes $484 Billion C-19 Relief Package
Yesterday evening, the House passed the latest $484 billion C-19 relief package aimed at small businesses and hospitals. The fourth coronavirus relief bill so far, it had overwhelming bipartisan support, passing through the House with 388-5 approval.
Guidance for AG-Related Businesses to Ensure Continuation of the Food Supply Chain
Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has issued guidance for ag-related businesses to ensure continuation of the food supply chain, while maintaining a healthy workforce.
https://www.nd.gov/ndda/news/guidance-offered-ag-related-businesses
USDA announces Coronavirus food assistance program.
https://www.usda.gov/media/press-releases/2020/04/17/usda-announces-coronavirus-food-assistance-program
The COVID-19 Federal Rural Resource Guide
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue has unveiled a one-stop-shop of federal programs that can be used by rural communities, organizations and individuals impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The private pesticide certification deadline has been extended
The private pesticide certification deadline has been extended. https://www.nd.gov/ndda/news/pesticide-certification-deadline-extended?fbclid=IwAR0tmrIikylFgI_sujbLvkHSEXZs_Cn69fGNPkR4dtrYIoXqGE_r8EldGak
The latest COVID-19 updates for growers
Here are the latest COVID-19 updates for growers: COVID-19 Updates From ASA
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