Massive US stimulus plan allocates $4 billion for purchasing agriculture products, including seafood

The stimulus package is a win for Alaska seafood producers in particular, who have benefitted greatly from federal food purchases during the COVID crisis.

US President Joe Biden sits in the Oval Office as he signs a series of orders at the White House in Washington, DC, after being sworn in at the US Capitol on January 20, 2021.
US President Joe Biden sits in the Oval Office as he signs a series of orders at the White House in Washington, DC, after being sworn in at the US Capitol on January 20, 2021.Foto: JIM WATSON/AFP via Getty Images/NTB scanpix