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COVID-19 hospitalizations, active cases plummet in North Dakota

COVID-19 hospitalizations, active cases plummet in North Dakota
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ND Farmers Union Responds to Passage of COVID-19 Relief Package

JAMESTOWN, N.D. (NDFU) – Yesterday evening’s congressional passage of $900 billion in COVID-19 relief aid includes $13 billion for American farmers and ranchers. “We pushed hard for additional support for farmers and ranchers impacted by market disruptions and we’re glad that funding was included in the bill,” said North Dakota Farmers Union President Mark Watne. “This support will put farmers on better footing heading into the 2021 crop year.” The assistance will be distributed as a supplement to Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) payments. Approximately $11.2 billion will be in the form of direct payments and other support to producers and processors. Row crop farmers can expect to receive $20 an acre, and cattle producers will receive a top-up payment to cover gaps in CFAP 1 and CFAP 2.

Federal money provided a lifeline for farmers facing a trifecta of challenges, but what does the future hold?

Federal money provided a lifeline for farmers facing a trifecta of challenges, but what does the future hold? The Market Facilitation Programs, Wildfire and Hurricane Indemnity Program-Plus and the Coronavirus Food Assistance Programs helped save farms. But most people in agriculture acknowledge that public and Congressional support for such programs is waning. 5:31 am, Dec. 21, 2020 × Frerichs Farms was in the last stages of fall fieldwork, just east of the ridge along Interstate Highway 29, near Wilmot, S.D., on Nov. 14, 2020. Jason Frerichs said farmers are hoping the upcoming 2021 crop offers some marketing profit, rather than depending on ad hoc government payments. Mikkel Pates / Agweek

South Dakota Farmers Union establishes 2021 policy at convention

HURON, S.D. - Nearly 100 South Dakota family farmers and ranchers gathered virtually for the 2020 South Dakota Farmers Union annual convention on Dec. 9. “Grassroots policy development is no less strong in a virtual environment,” said Doug Sombke, SDFU president and a fourth-generation Conde farmer. “I’m sure like everyone, I missed the 3-D experience. But even though we were unable to meet in person due to the pandemic, member engagement was strong, as our members discussed and voted on policy and special orders to address timely challenges facing our state’s family farmers and ranchers.” Aberdeen farmer Kirk Schaunaman agreed. “All things considered, for a virtual convention, I thought it was outstanding. It was really good. Great speakers, and technology-wise, it went smooth,” he said.

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