Farmers Urge USDA To Distribute COVID-19 Relief

The video discusses the $9.5 billion allocated by Congress to aid the agricultural sector during the COVID-19 pandemic. The USDA is responsible for distributing these funds, but has been slow to act, causing distress among farmers, especially in the dairy and livestock industries. The USDA plans to provide direct payments and other procurement methods to stabilize the supply chain. Farmers are anxious for details as the USDA considers how to best use the funds. An additional $6 billion may be added to support food producers.

How did the pandemic affect the dairy and livestock industries according to the text?

What additional funding did the USDA plan to add to the initial $9.5 billion?