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6TH ANNUAL MONARCH MIGRATION FESTIVAL TO BE HELD ONLINE –

University of Illinois Extension and Galesburg Parks and Recreation Department will bring the sixth annual Monarch Migration Festival to the internet on Tuesday, September 8 through September 12 from 1 … Read More

‘EVERYONE TESTED POSITIVE’: COVID DEVASTATES AGRICULTURE WORKERS IN CALIFORNIA’S HEARTLAND –

The virus is surging in the Central Valley, where hundreds of thousands labor in the food industry. Workers say companies did little to prevent the spread. (The Guardian)

DESPITE AGREEMENT, CHINA PURCHASE OF US AGRICULTURE LAGS –

Seven months after the United States and China signed a preliminary agreement to temper their trade war, Beijing’s purchases of US agricultural goods have yet to reach the deal’s target. … Read More

SMALL FARMERS LEFT BEHIND IN TRUMP ADMINISTRATION’S COVID-19 RELIEF PACKAGE –

The uneven distribution of funds is stark. The top 10 percent got over 60 percent of the pot, while the bottom 10 percent got just 0.26 percent. (NBC News)

IFB COVID-19 RESOURCE HIGHLIGHT:

USDA has extended flexibilities and relief for farmers, ranchers, and insurance providers due to COVID-19. USDA has authorized Approved Insurance Providers (AIPs) to provide policyholders additional time to pay premium … Read More

CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK ON MAINE BLUEBERRY FARMS SPARKS CONCERN FOR AGRICULTURAL COMMUNITY DURING HARVEST SEASON –

A third outbreak of the novel coronavirus at a blueberry farm in Maine occurred over the past week, according to a local report. The news highlights concerns that migrant workers … Read More

OPINION: HOUSE COMMITTEE EMBRACES AGRICULTURE AS A SOLUTION TO CLIMATE CHALLENGES –

America’s farmers, ranchers and forestland owners took note of and appreciated the Climate Crisis Action Plan released earlier this month by the majority staff of the House Select Committee on … Read More

DEERE SEES PANDEMIC SPEEDING UP CONNECTIVITY ON BRAZILIAN FARMS –

The pandemic is accelerating a digital revolution in agricultural powerhouse Brazil by forcing farmers to buy equipment and get assistance online, according to Deere & Co. (Bloomberg)

US DAIRY GROUP CALLS FOR POLICY AGAINST “UNJUSTIFIED TRADE BARRIERS” –

The Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, which represents farmers throughout the Midwest, has commended the efforts of 61 US senators to safeguard dairy exports against “unjustified trade barriers” in future trade … Read More

WORLD FOOD PRICE INDEX RISES IN JULY, EXTENDING REBOUND –

World food prices rose in July led by vegetable oils, dairy products and sugar, extending a rebound from the previous month following sharp falls triggered by the coronavirus pandemic, the … Read More

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