Ricketts Releases Statement on Agricultural Relief Announcement

WASHINGTON, D.C. –Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) released the following statement in support of the Trump Administration’s $12 billion relief package for American farmers:
“Agriculture is the heart and soul of Nebraska.  When agriculture does well, Nebraska does well. This relief provides temporary economic assistance while President Trump continues opening new markets for agricultural products.  I encourage Nebraska farmers to work with USDA and their local Farm Service Agency office to ensure their eligibility for the program.”