Mike Pearson takes a look at some new funding for some USDA programs.
Last Monday, the USDA announced new funding for the Market Access Program and the Foreign Development program.
The programs were allotted a total of $203 million to expand food and export markets.
For ever $1 used in developing these markets, $4 was gained in them.
The Market Access Program was given $174 million to distribute to 68 cooperatives and non-profits. Those groups will use them to develop brand initiatives and customers.
The Cotton Council International was given $14.7 million.
The U.S. Meat Export Federation and…
