date:Aug 15, 2012
the drought, while helping to bring the nation's meat supply in line with demand while providing high quality, nutritious food to recipients of USDA's nutrition programmes.
President Obama and I will continue to take swift action to get help to America's farmers and ranchers through this difficult time, said Agricultural secretary Tom Vilsack.
These purchases will assist pork, catfish, chicken and lamb producers who are currently struggling due to challenging market conditions and the high co