Nufarm plants are operating at full capacity during COVID-19, according to the company. It has manufacturing operations that are strategically located to serve the channel with precision through three state-of-the-art facilities, two in Illinois and one in Greenville, MS. In addition, the company provides full-service inventory management, high-speed formulation, and state-of-the-art packaging technology – and can offer bulk delivery across multi-modes of transportation. "This equates to crop input supply capabilities that support ideal inventory, conserve resources, and eliminate wait time when it comes to getting access to products when and where they’re needed," the company stated.

In the event of a service interruption in its distribution network, Nufarm can execute shipments directly from its manufacturing operations, which can also back up each other. Pictured: Nufarm plant in Greenville, MS.

Learn more about Nufarm's supply preparedness during COVID-19 here.

John Deere has created a Coronavirus Update Center for employees, customers, and dealers. In addition to making its employees' health and well-being a top priority, the company is ensuring its customers continue receiving the equipment and parts they need ahead of the busy spring season.

"We’re doing all we can to build the machines customers need to keep their businesses running," the company said. "Our trucks are hauling the parts dealers need to provide maximum uptime. And our field teams are providing the exceptional support their customers and dealers need.  We’re also better prepared than ever to fully utilize tools such as John Deere Connected Support​ to remotely monitor and proactively fix issues or send for a trained technician."

Learn more about John Deere's response to COVID-19 here.

Nutrien is doing a number of things to minimize business interruption, while keeping its employees safe. "From implementing remote working for our employees who can, to limiting access to our manufacturing facilities and branch locations, we’re working hard to ensure continuity of our products and services for our customers globally," said President and CEO Chuck Magro. "We are empowering our supply chain and distribution teams to accelerate fertilizer, seed, and other critical products into the market for customers now."

Nutrien is also encouraging customers to use its online platform – including e-commerce and other digital capabilities – to facilitate efficient delivery of products, services, and solutions.

Learn more on how Nutrien is responding to COVID-19 here.

At Syngenta, the company is taking every possible precaution to protect its people – teleworking, social distancing, frequent hand-washing, and much more. "We are also doing everything we can to support our customers, who grow the crops the world continues to rely on during this crisis," said CEO Erik Fyrwald.

Even with many of its employees now working from home, Syngenta is finding new ways to support farmers and retailers with digital tools and innovative technologies. "We are training more farmers online and providing agronomical advice via livestreaming and video conferencing," Fyrwald said.

Read more about Syngenta's response to COVID-19 here.

Yara International is providing regular COVID-19 status updates here. The company says its responsibility is three-fold: safeguard employees, contractors, partners, neighbors, and society at large; be a responsible company and act in accordance with government guidelines; and keep operations running to help support the supply of food and other essential products to society.

As of March 25, three Yara employees have been medically confirmed to have contracted the COVID-19 virus, according to the company. Despite this, Yara reports its operations are running without significant disruption.

Get the latest COVID-19 updates from Yara here.

AGCO remains focused on the safety of its employees, dealers, and farmers, while doing its part to minimize the impact of the pandemic, stated President and CEO Martin Richenhagen on March 23. “Demand for grain and protein will continue during this crisis, and AGCO will continue to prioritize support of our dealers and farmers to help promote food security,” he said.

Production has been significantly reduced or suspended in several of the company’s European facilities, largely due to material shortages and constraints in the European supply chain, according to AGCO. Additional production disruptions in other regions are expected over time.

Read AGCO's full update on the impact of COVID-19 here.

Murray Equipment falls within the guidelines of "Essential Critical Infrastructure" and continues to be fully operational to support its customers, despite the announcement of a state-wide shutdown in Indiana.

"MEI is committed to keeping our customers, vendors, and employees healthy and safe in this difficult time," said President Dan Murray on March 23. "While office hours will remain the same (M-F), production will temporarily operate from Monday through Thursday."

Read more about how MEI is responding to this global threat here.

Titan International, manufacturer of Titan Tires, Titan Wheels, and Goodyear Farm Tires, announced on March 23 its commitment to keeping its U.S. manufacturing facilities operating as normal in order to support the food and agriculture industry. The facilities maintaining normal operations are in Des Moines, IA; Freeport and Quincy, IL; Bryan, OH; Jefferson, GA; and Union City, TN.

“Currently, we are not experiencing infrastructure or supply chain issues that could impact the fulfillment of customer orders in the United States," said President and CEO Paul Reitz. "We continue to monitor this extremely fluid and unprecedented situation and will keep our customers and dealers informed of any updates or changes.”

Read more about Titan's response to COVID-19 here.

New Leader Manufacturing has had regular communication with its team members regarding the importance of hand washing, covering coughs, avoiding large gatherings, and the other recommendations put forth by local, state, and federal agencies. "We are sanitizing our facility and common areas more frequently and have requested that meetings be conducted via phone or be postponed until further notice," according to the company. NLM also stated it was doing everything it could to remain open and serve its customers while still limiting to every extent possible the spread of COVID-19.

View NLM's full statement on COVID-19 here.

In a message to its customers on March 26, Corteva Agriscience stated it is "committed to providing regular updates on the steps we are taking to continue to operate our business and provide customers with high-quality seed, crop protection, and digital solutions." With regards to production and the supply chain, the company stated the following:

• Seed production and manufacturing plants continue to operate at full capacity.
• The vast majority of seed for the U.S. 2020 growing season has already been delivered.
• Crop protection supply chain and procurement teams are tracking and monitoring the status of raw material suppliers, production facilities, and logistics movements for all products in the countries impacted by COVID-19.
• Corteva does not anticipate crop protection supply disruptions as a result of the coronavirus.