$15 Million Allocated to Asparagus Producers Hit by Market Losses

Domestic asparagus producers can now be compensated for losses resulting from imports during the 2004-07 crop years. According to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, asparagus producers were financially affected by a substantial increase in asparagus imports, which resulted in lower domestic production and lower market share for U.S. producers. About $15 million has been allocated to the Asparagus Revenue Market Loss Assistance Payment Program. Eligible producers have until April 8 to sign up. Learn more.