NCGA Family,
As we face the uncertainty surrounding the rapid spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) we wanted to provide an update on NCGA actions surrounding the pandemic.
While this situation is no doubt impacting our daily lives and personal interactions, it has also created much uncertainty for our industry. We understand that the impact is already being felt through lost dollars in cash price and demand destruction stemming from ethanol plant closures and weakened demand in the livestock sector.
NCGA is assembling a Task Force to provide recommendations on recovery efforts and facilitate coordination along the value chain. The Task Force will compile more information, coordinate with the industry and provide recommendations to mitigate the economic fallout.
And, to better understand the economic impact on agriculture, NCGA’s Board of Directors has commissioned an economic analysis of implications for corn farmers to evaluate how best to move forward on your behalf.
Congressional leaders and the Trump Administration have indicated there will likely be many federal efforts to address the economic fallout of COVID-19. As part of this process, NCGA’s Public Policy team is making sure that USDA and your elected representatives in Congress know what you’re experiencing on the ground.
We’re in unchartered territory here, the economic impacts across all industries are likely to be massive and we encourage you to be patient as we come together to get through this challenging time.
Things are moving quickly, and we will do our best to keep you apprised of the situation. Please visit the
CDC website
to learn more about COVID-19, FAQ and the latest CDC guidance and protocols.
