Deputy Agriculture Secretary Stephen Vaden made a stop at the Farm Progress Show. During a briefing with reporters, Vaden acknowledged the challenging economic times, particularly in crop production. The Emergency Commodity Assistance Program and the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program can provide some help. More immediate assistance may be necessary. “We’re seeking to develop political solutions to help bridge that,” said Vaden. “You can rest assured that when we have those announcements to make, we’ll do it.
