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The outbreak of COVID-19 in the United States has a lot of people feeling lost, out of control and stressed. Take that control back by making plans, having coping skills, using marketing knowledge and taking advantage of available resources. This roundup of stories offers things you can do, now (or soon) to help you and your farm weather the COVID-19 storm.
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<p>Nebraska Corn has provided a checklist to help producers establish a plan during the outbreak.</p>
<p><strong><a href="Farmers%20urged%20to%20be%20prepared%20as%20world%20faces%20COVID-19" style="color:#0563c1; text-decoration:underline">Read more.</a></strong></p>
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<p>For farmers still operating amid the outbreak, biosecurity is the name of the game.</p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.farmprogress.com/risk-management/what-your-covid-19-plan" style="color:#0563c1; text-decoration:underline">Read more.</a></strong></p>
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<p>Farmers should keep sanitizing wipes handy to disinfect equipment after each use.</p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.farmprogress.com/safety/safety-measures-farm-during-covid-19... style="color:#0563c1; text-decoration:underline">Read more.</a></strong></p>
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<p>Farms not immune to COVID-19 infection.</p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.farmprogress.com/rural-health/wash-first-then-sanitize-preve... style="color:#0563c1; text-decoration:underline">Read more.</a></strong></p>
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<p>Corn fared better than cattle as the lockdown measures for COVID-19 were priced into financial markets in March. But could soybeans be more profitable in 2020?</p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.farmprogress.com/marketing/how-market-grain-amid-covid-19" style="color:#0563c1; text-decoration:underline">Read more.</a></strong></p>
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<p>Agriculture market management insight from Ag Marketing IQ experts and others during the coronavirus outbreak.</p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.farmprogress.com/farm-business/managing-markets-farm-busines... style="color:#0563c1; text-decoration:underline">Read more.</a></strong></p>
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<p>The Small Business Association's Paycheck Protection Program may provide some economic assistance.</p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.farmprogress.com/management/ways-farmers-can-benefit-covid-1... style="color:#0563c1; text-decoration:underline">Read more.</a></strong></p>
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<p>Emergency COVID-19 programs have favorable terms that could be attractive for farm owners in need of help.</p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.farmprogress.com/business/cover-payroll-debt-small-business-... style="color:#0563c1; text-decoration:underline">Read more.</a></strong></p>
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<p>Farmers may find doors closed, but shops open for service; and count on online ordering getting more valuable.</p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.farmprogress.com/technology/keeping-equipment-running-throug... style="color:#0563c1; text-decoration:underline">Read more.</a></strong></p>
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<p>When it seems as though things are out of control, focus on what you can control, an expert advises.</p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.farmprogress.com/mental-health/tips-managing-stress-during-c... style="color:#0563c1; text-decoration:underline">Read more.</a></strong></p>
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<p>Develop plan to decrease exposure, protect workers and cross-train.</p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.farmprogress.com/risk-management/preparing-sick-ag-employees... style="color:#0563c1; text-decoration:underline">Read more.</a></strong></p>
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<p>Emergency managers say taking shelter is vital even if it means increased virus exposure risk.</p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.farmprogress.com/disaster/tornado-season-plans-must-include-... style="color:#0563c1; text-decoration:underline">Read more.</a></strong></p>