USDA To Announce First Phase Of Coronavirus Relief For Farmers

The video discusses the U.S. government's plan to provide coronavirus aid to farmers, potentially costing up to $15.5 billion. The funds will be sourced from the $23.5 billion allocated by Congress for farm relief. President Trump has instructed Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue to expedite this aid. The pandemic has severely impacted farmers, with reduced demand due to closed restaurants and businesses. The American Farm Bureau Federation has urged for immediate assistance, highlighting the struggles of dairy, produce, and livestock sectors.

What is the estimated cost of the initial coronavirus aid plan for farmers?

• $10 billion

• $15.5 billion

• $20 billion

• $23.5 billion

How much money did Congress set aside for farm relief in the coronavirus stimulus package?

• $15.5 billion

• $10 billion

• $20 billion

• $23.5 billion

Who directed the Agriculture Secretary to expedite aid to farmers?

• The US Department of Agriculture

• President Donald Trump

• Congress

• The American Farm Bureau Federation

What is one reason farmers have been severely impacted by the pandemic?

• Surplus of agricultural produce

• Lack of government support

• Closure of restaurants and hotels

• Increase in crop prices

Which sectors have been particularly hard hit by the pandemic according to the American Farm Bureau Federation?

• Automobile and Manufacturing

• Dairy, Produce, and Livestock

• Retail and Entertainment

• Technology and Finance