USDA to compensate growers for loss in crop quality

Farmers in counties hit by natural disasters in 2018 and 2019 can apply through March 5 for payments to offset quality losses on most crops, said the USDA on Tuesday. Payments under the new Quality Loss Adjustment program are expected to range from $500 million to several hundred millions of dollars, said Agriculture Undersecretary Bill… » Read More

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