USDA has now issued nearly $2 billion in payments under the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program, and with Stage 1 applications still open, we want to get an update on what farmers can expect moving forward.
Farm CPA Paul Neiffer spoke with RFD-TV’s Tammi Arender about key details of the payments, what producers will receive, and when Stage 2 will begin.
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