The settlement involves the U.S. Agriculture Department . In a statement, USDA said it was "pleased to have reached an agreement with Monsanto that will allow farmers and ranchers in California access to safer seeds for their crops while protecting our nation's food supply." Democrats and Republicans have supported paying out the money .
The settlement involves the U.S. Agriculture Department . Qualified farmers could receive $ 50,000 each to settle claims of racial bias . Democrats and Republicans have supported paying out the money .