| | The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is covering the globe and creating market volatility. How will that trickle down to the farmland markets? |
| | The USDA Risk Management Agency (RMA) is providing remote assistance and additional flexibilities for farmers and ranchers. The agency says this is in response to the coronavirus pandemic sweeping the nation. |
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| | Ninety percent of farmers and ranchers say they expect COVID-19 to impact their businesses, according to The Coronavirus Impact Study, conducted by Farm Journal. |
| | Soybean exports in 2020 have been “anemic” according to Mike Steenhoek, executive director of the Soy Transportation Coalition, but it’s not time for concern. |
| | Many farm families rely on off-farm jobs for health insurance, and the sudden layoffs and furloughs might mean that farm families are losing their coverage unexpectedly. Other families, who have not had insurance, might be looking to purchase a plan in these uncertain times. |
| | Oil prices saw another big drop on Monday. Here's more in today's AgDay Minute. |
| | Going to be April 1. Who is sticking with their plan of putting it all to corn at these low prices? Or are you going to move some acres to PP and soybeans? Let’s hear some truth out there boys. Godspeed and hope you’re all doing well. Stay safe. |
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