USDA is establishing new programs and efforts to bring financial assistance to farmers and ranchers who felt the impact of COVID-19 market disruptions.
The American Farm Bureau Federation is asking USDA to extend the deadline to apply for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program.
Late last night, the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program website was updated with a new message — coronavirus aid will be halted until further notice.
USDA has announced the signup for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP 2) will begin September 21st and run through December 11, 2020.
USDA is extending the deadline to apply for CFAP to September 11th and added eligible commodities that are covered by the program.
Farm groups sent a letter to Secretary Sonny Perdue requesting the deadline for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program be pushed beyond August 28, 2020.
Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced an initial list of additional commodities that have been added to the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program.
USDA’s Farm Service Agency will now accept applications for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program through an online portal.
While many farm groups appreciate the aid efforts, many believe further assistance will be needed to combat the damages from the coronavirus.
Beginning May 26, the U.S. Department of Agriculture will be accepting applications from agricultural producers who have suffered losses.