Distressed borrowers get $250 million in USDA assistance

Some 4,650 financially distressed farmers who owe money on USDA direct and guaranteed loans will share $250 million in payments from the government, said the Agriculture Department on Monday. With the assistance, “more than 4,600 producers across the country will see another production season,” said Zach Ducheneaux, Farm Service Agency administrator. The USDA said it… » Read More

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