Estimated daily natural gas exports average more than 15 billion cubic feet per day

(Mon, 30 Mar 2020) Natural gas exports—a combination of natural gas delivered to Mexico by pipeline plus liquefied natural gas (LNG) feedstock receipts at liquefaction terminals in the Lower 48 states—have averaged more than 15 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) during the past week (March 24–30), the highest weekly average ever, according to IHS Markit data. Receiving natural gas from pipelines connected to LNG liquefaction plants or feedstock is generally the first step in exporting LNG.

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USDA Ensures Food Safety During COVID-19 Outbreak

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is ensuring the safety and timely delivery of the U.S. food supply while protecting the health of USDA employees during this COVID-19 National Emergency. Yesterday, USDA Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Greg Ibach and USDA Deputy Under Secretary for Food Safety Dr. Mindy Brashears sent a letter to stakeholders reassuring them that APHIS, AMS, and FSIS are rising to meet the challenges associated with COVID-19.

Statement to Industry

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is rising to meet the challenges associated with the new coronavirus disease, Covid-19. As leaders of USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service and Agricultural Marketing Service, we can assure you that the agencies are committed to ensuring the health and safety of our employees while still providing the timely delivery of the services to maintain the movement of America’s food supply from farm to fork.

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