USDA to Purchase $80 Million in Specialty Crops, Including Almonds and Pistachios
During her remarks at the American Farm Bureau Federation Annual Convention, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced $80 million in planned Section 32 purchases for several specialty crops, including $20 million each for pistachios, almonds, grape juice and raisins.
Section 32 purchases are used to direct U.S.-grown or -produced commodities into local and regional nutrition programs and food banks. Additional details on the purchases have not yet been released. California Farm Bureau will share updates as more information becomes available.
Staff contact: Matthew Viohl, mviohl@cfbf.com.
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