However , the status of full compensation for affected farmers remains unresolved .
In Pigford v. Glickman ( 1999 ) , District Court Judge Paul L. Friedman ruled in favor of the farmers and ordered the USDA to pay financial damages for loss of land and revenue .
The status of full compensation for affected farmers remains unresolved .
In Pigford v. Glickman ( 1999 ) , District Court Judge Paul L. Friedman ruled in favor of the farmers and ordered the USDA to pay financial damages for loss of land and revenue .