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Ag secretary outlines $19 billion COVID-19 relief package

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced the $19 billion Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) to assist the agriculture industry as it deals with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

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ADM’s rumen-protected capsicum helps improve energy efficiency in dairy cows, supporting milk production and resource-efficient dairy nutrition.

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UK gov’t issues animal feed reformulation guidelines

The U.K.’s Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued clarification to animal feed businesses on reformulations and labeling of animal feed during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

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Pandemic lowers demand for animal feed in SE Asia

In Southeast Asia, as a result of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, demand for animal feed is expected to decline due to the reduction in animal protein consumption, according to Rabobank.

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COVID-19 affects certain parts of EU’s ag sector

In Europe, the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is hitting the agriculture sector’s harvesting, transportation and processing the hardest.

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Perdue: US gov’t wants to make direct payments to farmers

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue said the government wants to provide farmers with the aid they’ve sought as relief from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

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Some countries ban export of staple crops amid COVID-19

COVID-19 drives countries in central Asian and eastern Europe to ban export of wheat, corn and soybeans to preserve supplies.

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COVID-19 delays ASF research, but also prompts funding

Some ag research, including work on ASF, has been put on hold due to COVID-19-related delays, but the pandemic could also trigger new sources of funding.

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Elanco donates viral transport media to testing center

Elanco Animal Health is helping in the fight against the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic by donating a key component for viral testing.

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US pork producers seek government aid during pandemic

The National Pork Producers Council said it is asking for “massive” pork purchases by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), as well as payments to producers to help make up for losses of up to US$50 per pig that producers are experiencing.

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Perstorp produces disinfectants to fight COVID-19

In early April, specialty chemical and animal nutrition company Perstorp began large-scale production of hand sanitizer and surface disinfectant for the Swedish health care sector.

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Danish efforts to remove zinc oxide from piglet feeds

Researchers recently reported on their experiences attempting to withdraw zinc oxide from piglet diets.

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Grain Safety Week shifts to include COVID-19 prevention

Unable to hold in-person training for Grain Safety Week, event partners provide online COVID-19 prevention resources instead.

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