U.S. to Settle Discrimination Complaints from Female, Latino Farmers

The Obama administration has offered $1.3 billion to settle complaints from female and Latino farmers who said they faced discrimination from USDA. As part of the proposal, the government would reach out to female and Latino farmers to make them aware of the settlement, which could put a maximum of $50,000 into the hands of each claimant. The proposal comes as Congress is set to approve a $1.25 billion settlement with African-American farmers over claims of discrimination. (Associated Press). Read more.