AFBF Market Intel Estimated $5 billion of relief headed to farmers of color and total of $22.7 billion for agriculture sector.
In action Wednesday afternoon, the House advanced the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, the $1.9 trillion installment of the latest coronavirus aid authorized by Congress. The bill, which was sent over with some adjustments made by the Senate, advanced along party lines with one Democrat voting against the bill. It now heads to the President for his signature.
Combined, the nutrition and agricultural provisions are estimated at $22.7 billion.
In a detailed overview of the bill’s inclusion detailed by John Newton, American Farm Bureau Federation chief economist, explains the agricultural provisions of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 appropriate an estimated $10.4 billion for programs designed to strengthen the agricultural and food supply chain, including animal surveillance or COVD-19 mitigation efforts for agricultural wo
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The colossal package allocates money for COVID-19 vaccines, schools, small businesses and anti-poverty programs like the child tax credit. Here are the highlights, including what the Senate changed.
The colossal package allocates money for COVID-19 vaccines, schools, small businesses and anti-poverty programs like the child tax credit. Here are the highlights, including what the Senate changed.
The colossal package allocates money for COVID-19 vaccines, schools, small businesses and anti-poverty programs like the child tax credit. Here are the highlights, including what the Senate changed.