USDA Pays Nearly $2M to Farmers, Ranchers Transportation Cost Payment Program

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USDA Pays Nearly $2M to Farmers, Ranchers Transportation Cost Payment Program

Ninety-two producers in the USVI will receive more than $34,000 to help mitigate the increased costs of doing business.

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