USDA reopens program sign-up to a larger share of producers with plans to expand outreach and new programming 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 … Continue reading USDA announces ‘Pandemic Assistance for Producers’ to distribute resources more equitably