RAPP Funds Allocated

The Agriculture Department is allocating $300 million to 66 organizations under its new Regional Agricultural Promotion Program. This program was launched last fall with Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack authorizing $1.2 billion in Commodity Credit Corporation funding. Groups receiving RAPP funds include $28.5 million for the American Soybean Association, $21 million for the U.S. Meat Export Council, $17 million for the U.S. Grains Council, $13 million for U.S. Wheat Associates, $10 million for the U.S. Dairy Export Council, $6.5 million for the National Potato Promotion Board and $1.5 million for the U.S. Dry Bean Council.