The USA is financing the sector of specialized crops with over 275 million dollars, including research, automation, and marketing.
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Yesterday in Michigan, together with U.S. Representative Tom Barrett, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced the release of over 275 million dollars in grant funding for fiscal year 2026 for the specialty crop sector in the U.S. The funds will be provided through the Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI), Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP), and the Multistate Specialty Crop Program (SCMP). Thanks to the "Reducing Taxes for Working Families Act," the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) can provide $175 million annually for SCRI – more than double the previous $80 million. The act also increases the total funding for SCBGP and SCMP from $85 million to $100 million annually, starting from 2026. "The Tax Relief for Working Families Act provided the largest investment in U.S. agriculture, including increased support for specialty crop producers. At a time when more Americans are seeking wholesome and healthy foods in line with new dietary guidelines, we ...