WASHINGTON — USDA has announced its intent to purchase up to $170 million of pork, lamb, chicken and catfish for federal food nutrition assistance programs, including food banks, to help relieve pressure on U.S. livestock producers during the drought.
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said, "President Obama and I will continue to take swift action to get help to America's farmers and ranchers through this difficult time. These purchases will assist pork, catfish, chicken and lamb producers who are currently struggling due to challenging market conditions and the high cost of feed resulting from the widespread drought. The purchases will. . .
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