A continuing resolution was passed Tuesday night by the U.S. House which includes funds for the Commodity Credit Corporation with conditions.
The legislation prohibits CCC funds to be used by the oil industry and almost $8 billion has been earmarked for nutrition assistance.
Ag policy specialist Jonathan Coppess at the University of Illinois tells Brownfield the CCC essentially works like a $30 billion credit card for USDA and at the end of the fiscal year Congress replenishes the fund after a report from the agency.
