USDA to issue up to $10B to agricultural producers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is issuing up to $10 billion to agricultural producers through the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP) for the 2024 crop year. The ECAP, administered by USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA), is designed to help agricultural producers mitigate the impacts of increased input costs and falling commodity prices. “Producers are facing higher costs and market uncertainty, and the Trump Administration is ensuring they get the support they need ...
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