After identifying gaps in previous aid, USDA announces ‘pandemic assistance for producers’ to distribute resources more equitably

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that USDA is establishing new programs and efforts to bring financial assistance to farmers, ranchers and producers who felt the impact of COVID-19 market disruptions. The new initiative –– USDA Pandemic Assistance for Producers –– will reach a broader set of producers than in previous COVID-19 aid programs. USDA is dedicating at least $6 billion toward…