McLean County Farm Bureau

USDA TO MAKE $3 BILLION IN COMMODITY PURCHASES

USDA on Sunday announced that it is planning a webinar on Tuesday to outline how interested parties can submit proposals to help the agency purchase and distribute up to $3 billion in agricultural products for those in need of food. USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service plans to partner with regional and local distributors to purchase at least $100 million per month of fresh produce, $100 million per month of a variety of dairy products, and $100 million per month of pork and poultry products. (Agri-Pulse)