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

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• USDA reopens program signup to a larger share of producers with plans to expand outreach and new programming

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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 …