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USDA Announces Direct Payments to Farmers and Ranchers
The U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, Sonny Perdue announced yesterday the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program. This new USDA program will take several actions to assist farmers, ranchers and consumers in response to COVID-19.
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USDA Releases Assistance Guidance for Oklahoma’s Ag Producers Applying for the Paycheck Protection Program
Oklahoma Representative, Frank Lucas released the following statement regarding USDA’s Assistance Guidance: “I’m happy to see the Small Business Administration, in coordination with USDA, release the clarification of the ability for our nation’s farmers and ranchers,...
Governor Stitt “Cautiously Optimistic” amid Coronavirus
Yesterday Gov. Kevin Stitt held a press conference to shed light on the state’s current supply of personal protective equipment (PPE). Click here to view Governor Stitt’s press conference:...
National Livestock COVID-19 Relief Information as of April 9
We have received several phone calls and texts regarding the Paycheck Protection Program that has been rolled out recently by the Small Business Administration. We will try to share the important points that we have learned. There are basically two types of SBA loans...
COVID-19 What it Means to Cattlemen
Coronavirus and Your Health The CDC recommends that organizers cancel or postpone social events of 10 people or more. Examples of events include conferences, festivals, parades, concerts, sporting events, weddings, etc. until April 30, 2020. For health-related...