USDA has announced the second round of grants through the Regional Agricultural Promotion Program. Through this program, $300 million in funds will be awarded to 67 organizations to expand agricultural exports. The American Soybean Association received the biggest grant at $25 million. The allocation also includes $19.5 million for the U.S. Meat Export Federation; $16 million for U.S. Grains Council; $12 million for U.S. Wheat Associates and $9.7 million for the U.S. Dairy Export Council. Lower dollar figures were seen for specialty crops, including $4.65 million for the National Potato Promotion Board; $1.5 million for the U.S. Dry Bean Council and $600,000 for the National Sunflower Association.
