April 8, 2020
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Senior News Line: Stay fed, stay safe
Life has certainly changed recently. Depending on where you live, it might have changed a lot. Stay home if you’re a senior. Stay home if you have a medical condition. That’s what we’ve been told.
If you’re really in a jam for food, call the food bank. Of all the places, that one is most likely to still be open. They’re trying to keep people fed, especially seniors, as well as children who don’t get free meals because the schools are now closed.

‘Open for business’: Grain exports unimpeded by pandemic
The global transportation channels that move agricultural export products continue to flow smoothly. “The reports that we’re hearing are that business continues largely as normal. We’re not hearing of any slowdowns here on the U.S. side,” said Ryan LeGrand, president and CEO of the U.S. Grains Council.

Dairy industry seeks lifeline: Asks federal government to make purchases for food pantries
The dairy industry has an unprecedented challenge to find markets for milk during the coronavirus pandemic. “The dairy supply chain is challenged at a level never seen before with hundreds of thousands of restaurants, universities and food service outlets closed or reduced in sales,” said John Umhoefer, Cheese Makers Association executive director.

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