Agriculture Producers

• Governor Ricketts has signed an Executive Order waiving certain hauling requirements. Click here to view a copy of the Executive Order (Coronavirus - Continued Waiver of Motor Carrier Safety Regulations).
• Notice to State Drivers Licensing Agencies of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's Policy Regarding Effect of Actions during COVID-19 Emergency
• Latest Information on Driver Licensing Services from the Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles

• Coronavirus and USDA Service Center Status
• USDA Announces Loan Maturity for Marketing Assistance Loans Now Extended to 12 Months
• USDA Addresses Milk Dumping, Authorizes Other Flexibilities To Help Producers Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
• Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
• USDA to Provide Additional Direct Assistance to Farmers and Ranchers Impacted by the Coronavirus: Expansion of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program Begins Sept. 21
• Industry FAQs: Animal Food Safety and the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

• Nebraska Farm Bureau President Says Risk of COVID-19 Spread to Rural Nebraska “Real”, Offers Checklist to Help Farmers, Ranchers Prepare
• What to Do During a Distillers Grains Shortage
• Steps on the Farm to Manage COVID-19 from the National Corn Growers Association
• Guidance for Livestock Markets to Slow the Spread of the COVID-19 Virus
• Animal Health & Safety and the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
• At a Glance: Safely distributing unused human food for use as animal food
• COVID-19 information from the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy
• Picking the Right Respirator Guide from AgriSafe Network
• Farm Work Respirator Guide
• Agriculture Workers and Employers - Interim Guidance from CDC and the U.S. Department of Labor

Disaster Assistance Information

USDA is committed to being a strong partner to rural communities preparing for and impacted by COVID-19. The COVID-19 Federal Rural Resource Guide will help our rural leaders understand what assistance is available to them during this unprecedented time.

As part of USDA's implementation of the CARES Act, agricultural producers now have more time to repay Marketing Assistance Loans (MAL). The loans now mature at 12 months, and this flexibility is available for most commodities. Details: https://go.usa.gov/xvDyv

With $349 billion in emergency small business capital, the federal government is working to address the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Many agricultural producers, farmers and ranchers may be eligible – learn more about the Paycheck Protection Program

USDA is partnering with U.S. Department of Labor to assist H-2A employers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Details: http://ow.ly/X7ny50yQmXD

Executive Orders and Waivers

• Gov. Ricketts Issues Executive Order for Online Notary Services, Emphasizes Importance of Social Distancing in Stores
• Gov. Ricketts Signs Executive Order Giving Flexibility to Healthcare Facilities, Announces Safety Guidelines for Nursing Homes
• Gov. Ricketts Issues Executive Order to Bolster Healthcare Workforce
• Gov. Ricketts Issues Executive Order Allowing Takeout for Mixed Drinks with Lids
• Gov. Ricketts Issues Executive Order to Expand Childcare Access, Announces May 12th Election Will Proceed as Scheduled
• Gov. Ricketts Issues Executive Order to Provide Relief to Restaurants and Bars during COVID-19 Emergency
• Gov. Ricketts Issues Executive Order to Temporarily Ease Driver and Vehicle Requirements
• Gov. Ricketts Issues Executive Order to Loosen Unemployment Insurance Eligibility Requirements

• Governor Ricketts has signed an Executive Order waiving certain hauling requirements. Click here to view a copy of the Executive Order (Coronavirus - Continued Waiver of Motor Carrier Safety Regulations).
• Notice to State Drivers Licensing Agencies of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's Policy Regarding Effect of Actions during COVID-19 Emergency
• Latest Information on Driver Licensing Services from the Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles

• NDA Order on Retail Sales of Packaged Foods

• Guidance for Dairies Unable to Ship Milk to Processors Due to COVID-19 Pandemic

Farmers Markets

Fair and Livestock Show Event Guidance

Food Processing Industry

Human Health

• Governor Pete Ricketts
• Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
• World Health Organization

• Staying Mentally Strong During The Coronavirus Outbreak from the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
• EPA's list of disinfectants for use against SARS-CoV-2
• Animals and Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

Livestock Depopulation Guidance

Pesticide Applicators

Restaurants, Bars & Food Safety

• Food Safety and the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) for Industry Members and Consumers from FDA - Q&A
• Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) FAQs from USDA
• EPA's list of disinfectants for use against SARS-CoV-2
• Restaurant Guidance and DHM Information in Response to COVID-19 from the Nebraska Restaurant Association

Retail Sales of Packaged Foods

• Temporary Policy Regarding Nutrition Labeling of Certain Packaged Food During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
• NDA Order on Retail Sales of Packaged Foods

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Information

• Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
• USDA to Provide Additional Direct Assistance to Farmers and Ranchers Impacted by the Coronavirus: Expansion of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program Begins Sept. 21
• Q&A for Consumers: Hand Sanitizers and COVID-19
• COVID-19 Update: FDA Warns Consumers About Hand Sanitizer Packaged in Food and Drink Containers
• FDA updates on hand sanitizers consumers should not use

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Guidance

• Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers to Plan and Respond to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
• Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Facility
• Use of Cloth Face Coverings to Help Slow the Spread of COVID-19
• How to Protect Yourself
• FAQ’s about Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• What Grocery and Food Retail Workers Need to Know about COVID-19
• Implementing Safety Practices for Critical Infrastructure Workers Who May Have Had Exposure to a Person with Suspected or Confirmed COVID-19
• Considerations for Restaurants and Bars
• Food and Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) Guidance

• Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Guidance

• Food Safety and the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
• What You Need to Know: Food and COVID-19 (FDA Video)
• Summary of Best Practices for Retail Food Stores, Restaurants, and Food Pick-Up/Delivery Services During the COVID-19 Pandemic (FDA)
• Food Safety and Availability During the Coronavirus Pandemic
• FDA To Temporarily Conduct Remote Importer Inspections Under FSVP Due to COVID-19
• Shopping for Food During the COVID-19 Pandemic - Information for Consumers
• Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: FDA updates on surveillance inspections during COVID-19

Information Lines

DHHS (statewide)
402-552-6645
Hours: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. CT, seven days a week

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Information Line
800-CDC-INFO (800-232-4636)
TTY 888-232-6348
Hours: 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. CT (English and Spanish), Monday–Friday

Websites with COVID-19 information

• DHHS
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
• World Health Organization

Small Businesses

• Hoja de Datos de la Agencia Federal para el Desarrollo de la Pequeña Empresa (Spanish)

• SBA Ofrece Asistencia de Desastres a los Pequeños Negocios de Nebraska Impactados Económicamente por Coronavirus (COVID-19) (Spanish)