McLean County Farm Bureau

USDA UNVEILS $19 BILLION AID PLAN FOR FARMERS, FOOD INDUSTRY

Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue rolled out a $19 billion rescue plan Friday for a long list of agriculture sectors that say the ripple effects of the COVID-19 pandemic through supply chains and markets will force many farmers out of business. Of the $19 billion, $16 billion in direct payments to farmers and ranchers. The department will use $3 billion to purchase a variety of agricultural and food products. (Roll Call)