American Rescue Plan

Participants in WIC may soon see a temporary increase to their benefits. The increase will apply to the purchase of fruits and vegetables. With $490 million provided by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, USDA has offered the option of boosting the cash-value voucher benefit by more than three times the current amount for up to four months to provide additional relief during the pandemic ... R

The American Rescue Plan, according to USDA Head Tom Vilsack, has a variety of programs and plans to help rural America. Once of those plans includes loan forgiveness in rural areas. "Two types of loans we're dealing with: direct loans and guaranteed loans," Vilsack noted ...

When asked recently how USDA can rectify and correct discrimination toward Black farmers, Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack, pointed to steps outlined in the American Rescue Plan. "We talked about debt relief. We've also talked about the billion dollars that could potentially increase outreach, land access and financial marketing ...

President Biden’s economic team has adjusted higher the administration’s tax and spending figures for the infrastructure plan the President is expected to unveil Wednesday. According to the Washington Post, the original plan called for $3 trillion in new spending and $1 trillion in new tax hikes. But fear ...

Last week, Congress approved the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan, in an effort to help the American economy move past the pandemic. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack was excited when President Biden signed the Plan into law. He recently pointed out that the farming community will benefit in a variety of ways ...

This week, Jake Carpenter talks about preparing for life after the stimulus money stops. If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia.com

On Saturday, the Senate passed the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package. The package, known as the American Rescue Plan, will extend federal unemployment benefits, offer up to $1,400 in direct payments to individuals earning less than $80,000, and increase funding for several nutrition assistance programs ...

President-elect Joe Biden rolled out a nearly $2 trillion COVID-19 relief plan last week, which he said would boost nutrition help for struggling families and aid to restaurants. The “American Rescue Plan” will be the new president’s first legislative priority after he’s sworn in on Wednesday and the first test of his ability to advance his agenda amid the pandemic. If successful, Biden ... Rea