President Donald Trump directs Agriculture Chief to expedite help to American Food Producers as many are forced to dump their excess stock and cattle prices drop dramatically amid CHINA Coronavirus Shutdowns
The United States Government will be Helping The United States Food Producers by Purchasing from Farmers, Ranchers and Specialty Crop Growers. 3 Billion Dollars worth of Dairy, Meat and Produce for Food Lines and Kitchens: "FARMERS TO FAMILY FOOD BOX". GREAT NEWS FOR ALL AMERICA!
President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he has directed the United States Department of Agriculture to expedite help to farmers to ensure that America's food supply will remain safe and secure throughout the coronavirus pandemic.
President Trump revealed via Twitter that Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue has been advised to ensure immediate help to farmers in need as the National Farmers' Union detailed the devastating effect the shutdown has had on prices.
Although the general public has been quick to snap up essentials such as milk and meat at the grocery store, more widespread closures has spelled disaster for farmers.
With drops of up to 25 percent in cattle prices and 35 percent in the price of dairy alone, many farmers are being forced to dump their excess stock as their supply far exceeds demand with businesses closed.
President Trump's announcement came after the Department of Agriculture revealed that it is investigating why a surge in beef prices due to coronavirus hoarding did not translate into higher cattle prices for farmers.
- Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue has been directed to expedite help to American farmers struggling amid the coronavirus pandemic
- Despite high demand at grocery stores, more widespread closures have driven down the price of cattle and dairy
- Milk prices have dropped up to 35 percent since January
- Some farmers are being forced to throw out their excess stock
- 'For the farmer the markets have tanked really hard in the last six weeks,' warned the National Farmers' Union
- The Department of Agriculture is investigating why there was a drop in cattle prices as beef prices surged in recent weeks
- It has placed further scrutiny on the small group of meat companies that dominate U.S. beef processing
- Learn more about how to help people impacted by COVID
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