USDA details $12 billion farm aid package favoring rice, cotton; soy farmers warn of strain
Farm Aid Details Spark Controversy: Rice and Cotton See Big Payouts, While Soy Growers Cry Foul The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s recent announcement detailing the per-acre payments for its $12 billion Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA) Program has been met with a mix of relief and frustration across America’s heartland. While the aid is designed to…