Source: RFD-TV, 4/20/20


Farmers will get cash payments of up to $250,000 each to help them survive an estimated 20% drop in farm income this year due to the COVID-19 outbreak.  President Trump announced a $16 billion fund in for direct agricultural aid and said the additional money might be spent this summer to help the sector.  In addition, the government plans to spend $3 billion to buy fruit, vegetables, dairy, and meat which will then be donated to charities and food banks.

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