House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson sent a letter to Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue on Tuesday urging the administration to purchase excess ag products during the coronavirus. In the letter, Peterson said purchases by the USDA can help ensure the food is made available to the nation’s food banks. Peterson said he would also work with Perdue if he needs more legislative tools moving forward. Read the letter.
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