Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced Tuesday that USDA is investing $2.3 billion to help boost international trade and food aid. The funds will be allocated through the USDA Commodity Credit Corporation. According to Vilsack, USDA took this action in response to a bipartisan request from the Senate Agriculture Committee. He says the CCC continues to address American producers’ needs during a challenging time that includes ongoing conflicts and climate change.
“The Commodity Credit Corporation and USDA’s market development and aid programs are critically important at this time,…
