USDA to Purchase $472.5 Million in American Agricultural Commodities to Support Producers and Food Supply

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced its intent to purchase up to $472.5 million in American-grown and American-raised agricultural commodities. These purchases, made under Section 32 authority, are intended to support U.S. producers during tight market conditions and strengthen the nation's food supply by distributing commodities to charitable food networks and nutrition assistance programs.