Wisconsin Farmers Can Now Sign Up for USDA Market Facilitation Funding
Wednesday, July 31st, 2019 -- 8:42 AM
-Wisconsin farmer can now sign up to apply for USDA market facilitation funding for crops and products impacted by the trade war with China.The funding amounts will vary from county to county. Clark County farmers will be able to receive $37 per acre. For our surrounding counties, Chippewa can receive $42 per acre, Eau Claire can receive $42 per acre, Jackson can receive $41 per acre, Wood will receive $32 per acre, Marathon will receive $36 per acre and Taylor will receive $38 per acre. The funding is determined based on how badly officials determine a county to be impacted by the trade war.
The payouts will only go to crops planted by August 1, and will include cover crops. The first of three payments is expected to be paid out in mid to late August, with second and third payments coming in late fall and next year.
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