From now through Dec. 18, USDA is accepting public comments on a proposed trade promotion effort. The Regional Agricultural Promotion Program will be funded by the Commodity Credit Corporation and will help U.S. producers expand opportunities to sell their products in foreign markets. Comments on RAPP can be submitted through USDA’s website.
RAPP was developed in response to a request by Senate Agriculture Chair Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) and Ranking Member John Boozman (R-Ark.) to bolster existing trade promotion programs. USDA plans to spend $1.4 billion from the CCC, a USDA fund…
