The USDA says an additional $300 million is available in grants to grow exports through the Regional Ag Promotion Program and ag groups are responding positively. The U.S. Meat Export Federation was a recipient in the first tranche of RAPP funding. President Dan Halstrom says the emphasis this program has on market diversification is critical […]
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