Coronavirus Information
There is a great deal of uncertainty about the ongoing impact of Coronavirus, its impact on the beef industry and the United States as a whole. NCBA will provide updates on this page as more information becomes available. Thank you to all of the NCBA members who continue to support the work NCBA is doing. We couldn't do it without you!
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News & Information
May 22, 2020 - Coronavirus Food Assistance Program Frequently Asked Questions
May 19, 2020 - NCBA Press Release About CFAP
May 19, 2020 - President Donald Trump Addresses Beef Imports During NCBA White House Visit
May 19, 2020 - USDA Announces Details of Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
May 15, 2020 - Letter to Congress asking for Conservation Reserve Program Flexibility
May 14, 2020 - Resource Brief on Cattle Care During Market Disruptions
May 14, 2020 - Hours of Service Final Rule and Get to Know the Rule
May 14, 2020 - U.S. Department of Transportation Modernizes Hours of Service Rules to Improve Safety and Increase Flexibility for America's Truckers
May 13, 2020 - Updated Paycheck Protection Program FAQs
May 12, 2020 - Information for Farmers and Ranchers about Applying for Direct Payments through CFAP
May 6, 2020 - Economic Injury Disaster Loan Information for Agriculture Businesses
May 5, 2020 - NCBA's Policy on COOL
May 4, 2020 - Dr. Koontz Sends Letter On How Marketing Mandates May Negatively Impact Cattle Industry
May 4, 2020 - Export and Import Questions and Answers with Marty Smith
May 4, 2020 - SBA to Make EIDL Available to Agricultural Businesses Impacted by COVID-19 Pandemic
May 1, 2020 - Beltway Beef Podcast with Colin Woodall and Marty Smith Discussing NCBA's Work to Keep Processing Facilities Open and Keeping the Supply Chain Moving
April 29, 2020 - Updated Paycheck Protection Program FAQs and PPP Calculation Guidance
April 29, 2020 - Economic Injury Disaster Loan Information
April 28, 2020 - President Trump Signs Order to Keep Beef Plants Operating
April 27, 2020 - NCBA Responds to CDC Guidelines to Keep Workers Safe in Processing Plants
April 27, 2020 - NCBA Helps Lead Ag Coalition Letter Urging Improvements to Paycheck Protection Program
April 26, 2020 - Meat and Poultry Processing Workers and Employees Guidance from CDC and OSHA
April 25, 2020 - Beltway Beef Podcast with Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts Discusses Status of Meat Processing Plants and Employees.
April 24, 2020 - USDA Stakeholder Update Regarding SBA
April 24, 2020 - Paycheck Protection Program FAQs and PPP Calculation Guidance
April 23, 2020 - NCBA Ensures Cattle Producers Can Access Additional PPP Relief
April 23, 2020 - Final Senate CFAP Payment Limit Letter
April 23, 2020 - Final House CFAP Payment Limit Letter
April 23, 2020 - NCBA Sends Letter to Perdue to Urge Against CFAP Payment Limitations on Cattle Producers
April 21, 2020 - NCBA Delivers PPP Increase Act for Cattle Producers
April 20, 2020 - Beltway Beef Podcast with Ethan Lane Providing an Update About COVID Relief for Producers
April 20, 2020 - NCBA Along with Other Groups Sent a Letter to President Trump Asking for Additional Engagement with Local Governments to Ensure Packing Plants Stay Open
April 18, 2020 - FDA Deputy Commissioner FAQs Concerning Food Safety During COVID 19 and for the Future
April 17, 2020 - NCBA Applauds USDA Relief Plan
April 17, 2020 - Colin Woodall Interview on RFD-TV
April 15, 2020 - CNN Covers Beef Supply Chain
April 15, 2020 - DHS and USDA Move to Protect American Farmers and Ensure Continued Flow of America's Food Supply
April 14, 2020 - NCBA, PLC and ASI Send Letter Advocating Needs for Rural Healthcare Workers
April 13, 2020 - USDA Unveils Tool to Help Rural Communities
April 9, 2020 - Paycheck Protection Program FAQs
April 8, 2020 - DOT extended the Hours of Service waiver until May 15, 2020
April 8, 2020 - Letter sent to President Trump
April 8, 2020 - NCBA Requests President Trump Expand USDA Market Investigation, Examine Future Markets
April 7, 2020 - NCBA and a coalition of other livestock groups sent a letter to Vice President Pence to express the concern of the shortage of carbon dioxide that would impact access to essential food and beverage supply.
April 3, 2020 - NCBA joined a coalition of groups requesting the governors of all 50 states to adopt "critical infrastructure" guidelines regarding food and agriculture as defined by the Department of Homeland Security
April 3, 2020 - Department of Labor FAQs Regarding the H-2A Temporary Agricultural Labor Program
April 3, 2020 - PPP Borrower Information Fact Sheet
April 1, 2020 - NCBA Applauds Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter Urging COVID-19 Relief for Producers
March 31, 2020 - Temporary Guidance for Vets and Producers on Telemedicine and VCPR
March 30, 2020 - Woodall Update on Beef Demand
March 30, 2020 - Woodall Update
March 29, 2020 - Woodall Update on NCBA's Work Since the Start of COVID-19
March 27, 2020 - NCBA - NCBA Sends Letter to Ag Secretary Perdue
March 27, 2020 - Farm and Ranch - NCBA Coronavirus Update for Ag
March 26, 2020 - NCBA - Daily COVID-19 Response
March 26, 2020 - FSA Makes Changes to Farm Loan, Disaster, Conservation and Safety Net Programs to Make it Easier for Customers to Conduct Business
March 26, 2020 - EPA Announces Enforcement Discretion Policy
March 26, 2020 - AgriNews - Gate to Plate Interview with Ethan Lane
March 26, 2020 - Oklahoma Farm Report - Ethan Lane Interview about Stimulus Help for Cattle Producers and Demand
March 26, 2020 - NCBA - Daily COVID-19 Response
March 25, 2020 - CNBC - Ethan Lane Interview
March 25, 2020 - NCBA - NCBA Urges Swift Package of Coronavirus Relief Legislation
March 24, 2020 - CNBC - Ethan Lane Interview
March 24, 2020 - NCBA - Daily COVID-19 Response
March 24, 2020 - RFD-TV - Woodall Talking About the Importance of Moving Beef Through the Supply Chain
March 23, 2020 - NCBA - Daily COVID-19 Response
March 23, 2020 - NCBA - Audio News Release with Colin Woodall
March 23, 2020 - Cattlemen to Cattlemen - Update from Colin Woodall
March 21, 2020 - Drovers - Tyson to add $5 to Cash Cattle Prices
March 20, 2020 - NCBA - Letter to EPA
March 20, 2020 - USDA - Guidance From USDA FSIS
March 19, 2020 - NCBA - Letter to Capitol Hill
March 19, 2020 - NCBA Press Release - NCBA Sends Letter to Capitol Hill Urging Relief for Cattle Producers
March 19, 2020 - Brownfield Ag News - NCBA to Ask Congress For Financial Assistance
March 19, 2020 - Drovers - NCBA Prioritizes Beef Supply Chain Continuation
March 18, 2020 - Drovers - Temporary Hours of Service Exemption for Livestock Haulers
March 18, 2020 - Beltway Beef Podcast - Coronavirus Update
March 18, 2020 - Policy Action Update on COVID-19 from Ethan Lane, NCBA Vice President of Government Affairs
March 18, 2020 - Letter to the White House
March 18, 2020 - Letter to NAMI and Four Major Beef Packing Companies
March 16, 2020 - LaneCast Podcast - Impact of Coronavirus on the U.S. Beef Supply Chain
March 13, 2020 - NCBA Release - Statement from Colin Woodall on the Impact of Coronavirus on U.S. Beef Supply Chain
Frequently Asked Questions And Resources
Additional Information
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration FAQs
Best Practices for Retail Store, Restaurants and Food Pickup/Delivery Services
Bureau of Land Management FAQs
Forest Service Guidance
USDA FSIS COVID Information
CDC Recommendations to Prevent Sickness
COVID-19 FAQs created by NCBA, a Contractor to the Beef Checkoff
DOT Fact Sheet for Hours of Service Exemption
DOT Emergency Declaration
CSU Resources and Advice for Farmers
Information from the USDA
Information from the CDC
FSIS Retail Guidance
World Organization for Animal Health
Kansas State University webinars
Telemedicine in Vet Practices
Safely Distributing Unused Human Food for Animal Food
State Resources
Florida
North Carolina
Washington
Maine