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Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been tagged as “COVID-19”

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New Ways to Track COVID in Animals

Dan February 9, 2023Cattle, Dairy & Livestock, Hogs & Pork, Poultry, Sheep, This Land of Ours

The USDA is developing new ways to track COVID in wild and domestic animals. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Scientists with USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) are …

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Agricultural Research Service (ARS)COVID-19Sabrina Halvorson

Farm and Food Workers Relief Program to be Administered by 15 Organizations

Brian German October 10, 2022Agri-Business, USDA

Grant recipients have been announced as part of an effort to support the U.S. food system. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is helping to cover certain pandemic-related health and …

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COVID-19farm workersmeatpackersU.S.Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Regional obesity

Adult Obesity Increased During First Year of COVID-19 Pandemic

Dan August 24, 2022This Land of Ours

If your waistline increased during the pandemic, you’re not alone. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. New data from USDA’s Economic Research Service shows that U.S. adults ages …

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adult obesityCOVID-19Sabrina Halvorson
COVID-19

DHS Vaccine Mandate Creates Concern for Agriculture

Brian German January 31, 2022Agri-Business, Labor and Immigration

An announcement from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regarding a new vaccine mandate is being met with concern from agricultural groups. All non-U.S. citizens crossing the border into the …

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COVID-19COVID-19 Vaccinationfarm laborSupply Chain

AgNet Media Interview with US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy on COVID-19 in Rural Areas

Sabrina Halvorson January 19, 2022Disease, Special Reports

National leaders are telling rural America to brace for the Omicron surge. While many rural areas have not yet faced a surge like urban areas, it’s likely to happen within …

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COVID-19

New and Pending Changes to COVID Expectations for Employers

Brian German October 20, 2021Agri-Business, Regulation

COVID expectations for employers could be on the horizon after recent action by the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA). Last month, Cal/OSHA issued a proposal to replace …

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Farm and Food Workers Relief Program to Award $700 Million in Grants

Brian German September 7, 2021Agri-Business, USDA

A new competitive grant funding initiative known as the Farm and Food Workers Relief program was recently announced by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. The program aims to provide support for …

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COVID-19Farmworkersmeat packersU.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
COVID-19

USDA Announces Proposed Framework for Advancing Surveillance for SARS-CoV-2

Brian German August 26, 2021Industry News Release, Radio Reports

The Department of Agriculture is dedicating $300 million in American Rescue Plan Act funding to conduct surveillance for SARS-CoV-2 and other emerging and zoonotic diseases. The effort aimed at susceptible …

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COVID-19SARS-CoV-2USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)
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Livestock Producers Suffering Pandemic Losses Have New Assistance Program

Brian German July 15, 2021Dairy & Livestock, Industry

Livestock producers who suffered losses during the pandemic now have another avenue for assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The Pandemic Livestock Indemnity Program (PLIP) will be available …

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COVID-19livestock producersU.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Pandemic Assistance for Producers Initiative Bringing Additional Aid

Brian German June 21, 2021Agri-Business, Funding

Additional support for agricultural producers and businesses will be made available through the Pandemic Assistance for Producers initiative. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will be implementing the additional assistance …

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Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP)COVID-19U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Cal/OSHA Board Waffles on What to Do with Emergency Temporary Standard

Brian German June 10, 2021Agri-Business, Regulation

The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) is walking back a recent decision regarding the COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS). Revisions approved by the Cal/OSHA Standards Board (Standards …

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CalOSHA Standards BoardCOVID-19employee safety

More Money: CFAP 2 is Back Open

Brian German April 8, 2021Agri-Business, Funding

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has reopened the signup period for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 (CFAP 2). Farmers and ranchers will have at least 60 days from …

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Meat Sector Sees Significant Improvement in COVID Cases

Brian German March 30, 2021Dairy & Livestock, Industry

The North American Meat Institute (NAMI) has provided data showing that the meat sector has proven to be successful in mitigating the impact of COVID-19. Infection rates of meat and …

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COVID-19meat productionNorth American Meat Institute
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Pandemic Assistance for Producers Initiative to Provide More COVID-19 Relief

Brian German March 25, 2021Agri-Business, Funding

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has unveiled the Pandemic Assistance for Producers program to further support farmers and ranchers. After a review of previous relief programs, USDA identified areas …

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Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP)COVID-19U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
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