Source: Anna-Lisa Laca, AGWEB, 9/5/19


USDA began issuing the second round of Market Facilitation Program (MFP) payments on Aug. 21, and since that time the agency has paid farmers $2.46 billion.  Up to $7.25 billion is available this fall from the $14.5 billion earmarked for aid.  Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Kansas and Indiana are the top states for payments, says Pro Farmer policy analyst Jim Wiesemeyer.

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