2020 Census Nonresponse Followup Rates Available at the Local Level This week, the U.S. Census Bureau began to release daily 2020 Census Nonresponse Followup workload completion rates by area census office. As of Sept. 1, over 60.3% of the Nonresponse Followup workload has been completed nationwide. Nonresponse Followup is the final 2020 Census data collection operation to count households that have not yet responded to the census online, by phone, or by mail. Census takers also follow up with households that have responded to improve and ensure accuracy of the census. These rates are being released for the first time during a decennial census. The Census Bureau is releasing this information in order to help our partners and the public track their area’s progress in completing the 2020 Census. Read More Census Bureau Mails Additional Questionnaire to Households That Have Not Yet Responded to the 2020 Census The U.S. Census Bureau is sending an additional paper questionnaire to over 16.2 million households in low-responding census tracts. About 84.9% of households have completed the 2020 Census with 65.2% self-responding online, by phone or by mail. This final mailing began to arrive in homes on Aug. 22. All mail packages are expected to arrive by Sept. 15. Only nonresponding households that have received only one paper questionnaire in the mail may receive this mailing. This mailing is the last in a series of reminders the Census Bureau has mailed to nonresponding households since mid-March urging them to respond. Read More New on the Director's Blog: Getting a Census Taker Visit When You’ve Already Responded Census takers are visiting households that have not yet responded. So if you’ve already responded to the 2020 Census, why might a census taker visit? Learn more. Help us spread the word about the 2020 Census! Share this on social media or forward it to a friend. Share This

About the 2020 Census The U.S. Constitution mandates a census of the population every 10 years. The goal of the 2020 Census is to count everyone who lives in the United States on April 1, 2020 (Census Day). Census statistics are used to determine the number of seats each state holds in the U.S. House of Representatives and inform how billions of dollars in federal funds will be allocated by state, local and federal lawmakers annually for the next 10 years. The Census Bureau has adapted or delayed some 2020 Census operations due to COVID-19. Visit our operational adjustments page for the latest news, updates, and timeline.

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USDA, Foreign Agricultural Service,update

The following Global Agricultural Information Network (GAIN) reports were released on Thursday, September 3, 2020. 

European Union: EU Eliminates Grain Import Duties

The European Commission (EC) eliminated EU import duties for corn, sorghum and rye on August 27, 2020, only four months after re-introducing duties for the first time since March 2018. The reintroduction of duties in April 2020 were allegedly triggered by the decline in U.S. corn prices after the COVID-19 crisis significantly reduced the demand for U.S. bio-ethanol production.

Japan: Japan 235th Food Safety Group

Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) announced revisions to Japan’s maximum residue levels for Oxazosulfyl, Cartap, Thiocyclam, Bensultap, Fenhexamid, Prohydrojasmon, Flometoquin, and Tildipirosin for various agricultural commodities. MHLW also proposes to designate Dipotassium L-tartrate, Metatartaric acid, and Calcium carbonate as approved food additives for grape wine. Interested U.S. parties are encouraged to submit their comments to PlantDivision@usda.gov by September 10, 2020. Japan will subsequently notify these proposed revisions to the World Trade Organization, which will provide another opportunity to comment.

Japan: Japan Publishes English Translation of the Enforcement Notice for the Positive List System for Food Packaging and Container Substances

Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) updated its English language website with more information about Japan’s new positive list system for food packaging materials. Japan implemented the positive list system on June 1, 2020 with a five-year transition period. Interested parties are encouraged to consult the MHLW website for further information on the positive list system.

Mexico: Cotton and Products Update

The Mexican cotton sector is facing a myriad of challenges, resulting in significant impacts to production in marketing year 2020/21, while COVID-19 demand reductions and supply chain impacts in the textile industry are likely to continue through 2021. Seeds shortages due to lack of genetically engineered (GE) seed approvals persist, and a glyphosate import ban is likely to affect pest protection in the near future, as existing stocks are dwindling down. Additionally, electricity cuts are affecting irrigation machinery and access to water for producers in Chihuahua State, the country’s largest producer. Reductions in production are likely to be fully recovered by domestic supply stocks, as lowered global and domestic textile demand has relieved pressure for imports. 

Netherlands: Dutch Mink Industry to Close in 2021 Due to Coronavirus

The government has elected to put an end to Dutch mink farming three years ahead of schedule due to the recent coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreaks on the country's mink farms. More than one-third of all Dutch mink farms have been infected by COVID-19, to date. The 'fur period' starts in November and once all minks have been stripped of their fur, the breeders will not longer be permitted to place new animals in their cages (effectively shuttering the industry by the end of March 2021). In the meantime, additional control measures have been imposed on the industry, and a mandatory buyout scheme will be established to buyout the industry before it was scheduled to close in 2024.

Thailand: Grain and Feed Update

MY2020/21 rice production is revised down to 18.6 million metric tons due to limited water supplies. Rice exports in 2020 are expected to decline 14 percent due to tight domestic supplies. MY2020/21 corn and feed wheat imports are expected to decline due to a recovery in MY2020/21 corn production. Also, milling wheat imports are expected to decline significantly in MY2020/21 due to economic recession from COVID-19 outbreak.

Turkey: Poultry and Products Annual

Despite the rapidly growing demand for chicken meat in Turkey, in 2021, chicken meat production is expected to increase only 5 percent compared to 2020, less than industry expectations. Production remains lower than demand due to unstable exchange rates in 2020. In 2019, Turkey produced 2.13 MMT of chicken meat and 59,000 MT of turkey meat, totaling 2.19 million metric tons of poultry meat. Feed costs account for 70 percent of the total expenditure in poultry operations. In 2019, 10 million MT of poultry feed was used for poultry production. The main inputs for feed production are corn and soy. In 2020, chicken meat exports are estimated 456,607 MT which is 12 percent higher than the previous year. In 2019, exports reached 407,685 MT and were valued at $540 million.

U.S. Department of Labor,update

U.S. Department of Labor September 4, 2020 +1.4 Million Jobs 1.4 million jobs were added to the U.S. economy in August, according to data released today by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The unemployment rate dropped to 8.4%, beating expectations. Secretary Scalia Visits Michigan and Illinois Secretary of Labor Eugene Scalia traveled to Michigan and Illinois this week, where he highlighted economic recovery, the strength of the U.S. manufacturing sector, and the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement. New Opinion Letters The Department issued four new Wage and Hour Division compliance assistance letters addressing issues related to the Fair Labor Standards Act. Fighting Fraud The Department is providing $100 million and new guidance to help states combat unemployment insurance fraud. COVID-19 UPDATES AND RESOURCES PSAs: The Department announced new video PSAs discussing how many workers can take up to two weeks of paid sick leave related to the coronavirus under a new law English – 60 seconds English – 30 seconds Spanish – 60 seconds Spanish – 30 seconds Poster: OSHA released guidance to help keep fish and seafood processing and packaging workers safe from the coronavirus Webinar: The Department held a webinar for Ohio area employers and human resources professionals on the paid leave requirements and safety guidance related to the coronavirus Release: A Minneapolis day care has paid 28 workers back wages after denying paid leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act Release: An Oklahoma restaurant has paid back wages after denying paid sick leave to an employee advised to self-quarantine by a medical provider IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Proxy Voting Proposal A new proposed rule clarifies fiduciary duties under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act for proxy voting and monitoring proxy advisory firms. Hurricane Cleanup OSHA is urging response crews and residents to be aware of hazards as they recover from Hurricane Laura. Coronavirus Grants The Department awarded $13.5 million in grants to New York and Virginia to support workers whose employment has been impacted by the coronavirus. Employment Service Grants The Department has awarded $646 million in state grants to provide career services to job seekers and help businesses meet their hiring needs by referring qualified workers. Beryllium Final Rule OSHA published a final rule revising the beryllium standards for construction and shipyards, clarifying the standards to improve compliance. Back Wages Three Florida dialysis service companies will pay 34 workers $110,819 in back wages for overtime and recordkeeping violations. Supporting Mental Health The Office of Disability Employment Policy teamed up with PBATS on a new public service announcement about the importance of mental-health friendly workplaces. STAT OF THE WEEK +10.6 Million Jobs Since Reopening Started The U.S. economy added 10.6 million jobs since the economy started to reopen, according to data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics today. COMPLIANCE ASSISTANCE HIGHLIGHT Disaster Recovery Assistance Following Hurricane Laura, employers and workers can find answers to employment and wage questions under federal law from the Wage and Hour Division, or call 1-866-487-9243 for help.