As Of June 3rd, $545 Million CFAP Payments Made By USDA
By Jim Wiesemeyer
Ag Web
USDA as of June 3 paid out $545 million in payments via the Coronavirus Food Distribution Program (CFAP), far below the eventual $16 billion in payments when totally completed. When the sign up for payments started May 26, USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue said payouts would likely be made to farmers within seven to 10 days of a producer's application acceptance.
Of the payments, $140.3 million have been made for non-specialty crops (corn, soybeans, etc.), $8.4 million in specialty crops, $267.8 million for livestock and $128.6 million for dairy.