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Farm bureaus, other ag groups appeal to Pence for PPE, testing

09/25/20 9:59 AM By Brad Hooker

Nearly 170 farm groups are calling for federal help in getting personal protective equipment and COVID-19 testing resources for farmworkers.

Senate GOP's $1T aid plan authorizes expanded ag assistance

07/23/20 1:17 PM By Philip Brasher

A $1 trillion coronavirus relief package that Senate Republicans are trying to finalize would authorize compensation to livestock and poultry producers and also aid ethanol plants as well as additional direct payments to farmers, a key senator said Thursday.

Daybreak: Reimbursing PPE for farmworkers

07/21/20 12:01 PM By Brad Hooker

New ag trade advisors from CA * Senate GOP ‘socializing’ its COVID plan * House panel probing Food Box initiative

PPE for farmworkers proposed for House ag bill

07/21/20 11:34 AM By Brad Hooker

Ag employers could get reimbursements for purchasing protective equipment for farmworkers through a new provision in Congress.

Daybreak: Facemasks available for farmers

06/18/20 10:25 AM By Brad Hooker

BeeWhere hits a milestone * Leg rejects delay on truck inspections * USTR eyes Canada on dairy

Daybreak: N95s still required during wildfires

05/26/20 9:33 AM By Brad Hooker

Signup arrives for COVID-19 payments * USDA pressed for farmworker protections

UFCW says more PPE, testing needed for meat plant workers

04/23/20 4:53 PM By Steve Davies

Thirteen members of the United Food and Commercial Workers International union who work in meatpacking or food processing have died after contracting COVID-19, UFCW said on a media call today to press for personal protective equipment and testing.

DPR recommends alternative PPEs during shortage

04/15/20 7:51 AM By Brad Hooker

Department of Pesticide Regulation has recognized the COVID-19 crisis is leading to a shortage of N95 masks, gloves and other personal protective equipment.

Daybreak: New state bill pushes for farmworker benefits during outbreak

04/10/20 12:10 AM By Brad Hooker

Ag Order 4.0 comment period extended * Trump: Expect aid in ’pretty near future’ * Food industry appeals for worker aid * PPE shortage worries industry

Daybreak: Researchers worry about PPE shortage

03/30/20 9:18 PM By Brad Hooker

A third of all restaurants could close forever * Bracing for the farm impact * Enviros take aim at Trump’s new WOTUS

USMEF President and CEO Dan Halstrom

This week’s Open Mic guest is Dan Halstrom, president and CEO of the U.S. Meat Export Federation. While the global food distribution system may have been altered by the COVID-19 pandemic, Halstrom says consumer demand for U.S. beef, pork and lamb continues to grow. USDA data suggests strong demand for red meat thanks to recent trade agreements giving U.S. producers a more level playing field to compete in global market. Halstrom expects recovery from the pandemic in certain countries as well as online trends in consumer shopping to lead to greater U.S. market share in global markets.

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Opinion: Congress should strengthen rural access to broadband for communities to utilize telehealth services

Betsy Huber, president of The National Grange, explains in this opinion piece why telehealth is vital to keeping rural Americans healthy and safe, and how without access to broadband internet, efforts to increase the availability of these services will fail.

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10.23.2020

Washington Week in Review: Oct. 23, 2020: Rep. Abby Finkenauer on COVID relief, ethanol, ag economy

With the prospects for additional coronavirus relief coming before the election looking slim, Rep. Abby Finkenauer joins Agri-Pulse to discuss the outlook for legislation to address the economic needs of producers and consumers alike. The Iowa Democrat also addresses biofuels policy, assistance for the farm economy, and the upcoming election.

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