USDA has expanded farmer payments for several specialty
crops as part of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program.
Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue says the agency asked for public
input after the program was announced and, after reviewing comments and
analyzing USDA Market News data, new commodities were able to be added as well as
additional updates for implementation.
More than 40 commodities have been added to the program from alfalfa sprouts to turnip top greens.