USDA Prepares to Invest Up to $500 Million to Prevent Spread of African Swine Fever
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced a comprehensive set of investments to address challenges facing America's agriculture producers, including up to $500 million to combat African Swine Fever (ASF).
The other investments include assistance to address challenges and costs associated with drought, market disruptions for agricultural commodities, and school food supply chain issues. Secretary Vilsack also outlined and requested public comments on a new climate partnership initiative designed to create new revenue streams for producers via market opportunities for commodities produced using climate-smart practices.