The USDA has awarded $300 million to 66 U.S. organizations through its new Regional Agricultural Promotion Program (RAPP), as part of a larger $1.2 billion funding from the Commodity Credit Corp. The funding aims to boost demand for American food and farm exports, focusing on high-potential markets in Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, and Southeast Asia. The funds will be used for promotion and market development of commodities including apples, cherries, pears, cranberries, table grapes, and watermelons.