The the Agriculture Department failed to approve 50,000 for a settlement with minority farmers . The settlement between The National Black Farmers Association and minority farmers was reached in more than a decade ago . Prominent members of both parties have voiced support for approving the funds . Senate blamed both parties for the impasse .
The Senate failed to approve nearly $ 5 billion for a settlement with minority farmers . The settlement between the Agriculture Department and minority farmers was reached in 1999 . Prominent members of both parties have voiced support for approving the funds . The National Black Farmers Association blamed both parties for the impasse .