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Senin, 13 Agustus 2012

White House Announces Drought Assistance Plan

Help For Farmers, Ranchers, Small Business & Communities

CREATED 10:18 AM

WASHINGTON – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced USDA's intent to purchase up to $170 million of pork, lamb, chicken, and catfish for federal food nutrition assistance programs, including food banks. The purchase will help relieve pressure on American livestock producers during the drought.  It will also help bring the nation's meat supply in line with demand. 

"President Obama and I will continue to take swift action to get help to America's farmers and ranchers through this difficult time," said Vilsack. "The purchases will help mitigate further downward prices, stabilize market conditions, and provide high quality, nutritious food to recipients of USDA's nutrition programs."

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