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Washington Distributing $11.5 Billion in Pandemic Aid To Farmers

Pandemic Assistance for Producers program part of Biden administration's COVID stimulus package passed by Congress.
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Farmers are getting some help from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

It will distribute $11.5 billion to support smaller farmers affected by the pandemic.

The department also increased payments being made to cattle producers and farmers who grow crops, like corn and soybeans.