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Seafood companies hopeful US farm bill will provide much needed support for industry

US seafood companies say they have been left out of valuable USDA programs.

Alaska lawmakers and executives in the US seafood industry have complained the USDA is currently set up to serve American farmers over fishermen, and are requesting the US government do more to provide financial services to the US seafood industry.
Alaska lawmakers and executives in the US seafood industry have complained the USDA is currently set up to serve American farmers over fishermen, and are requesting the US government do more to provide financial services to the US seafood industry.Photo: Shuttersv / Shutterstock.com
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Published 13 June 2024, 21:52Updated 13 June 2024, 21:55
US Department of Agriculture (USDA)Trident SeafoodsPacific SeafoodDan SullivanUS Congress