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USDA to begin disbursing economic aid to farmers amid low prices

The U.S. Department of Agriculture will begin accepting applications for $10 billion in market-based assistance as announced by Senator John Hoeven on March 18.
The Emergency Commodity Assistance Program will help eligible producers cope with losses from natural disasters and low commodity prices, as stated in a Federal Register document.
Payments from the program will start by March 21, 2025, with initial payments covering 85% of the total, according to Hoeven.
Hoeven emphasized the need for a new farm bill to avoid reliance on ad-hoc disaster assistance and support farmers effectively.

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