USDA defends $12 billion subsidy amid farm economy challenges
By Karl Plume and P.J. Huffstutter ARLINGTON, Virginia/CHICAGO, Feb 20 (Reuters) - As the U.S. Department of Agriculture prepares to dole out $12 billion in government subsidies next week ...
Farmer Bridge Assistance Program: Details on $11 Billion in Aid
Jan 2, 2026 · USDA’s Farmer Bridge Assistance Program delivers $11B in aid to row crop farmers. Learn payment rates, eligibility, and how to apply for 2025 support.
USDA Announces Commodity Payment Rates for Farmer Bridge …
Dec 31, 2025 · As announced earlier this month by President Trump and Secretary Rollins, $12 billion will be paid to American farmers in 2026. Of that amount, $11 billion consists of one-time FBA …
USDA details $12 billion farm aid package favoring rice, cotton; soy ...
Dec 31, 2025 · U.S. President Donald Trump initially unveiled the $12 billion aid package for American farmers on December 8, as farm groups and Republican farm-state lawmakers have sought the aid …
USDA $12B farm aid: Key details for farmers | MPR News
Dec 14, 2025 · The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced a $12 billion Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA) program for farmers affected by trade disruptions such as China’s temporary boycott of …
Details Of The $12 Billion Farm Aid Package Cattle Range
Dec 9, 2025 · Additional Farmer First Actions Taken by the Trump Administration In addition to $12 billion in bridge payments announced today, the Trump Administration has been working around the …
Trump's $11B aid package offers relief for farmers - Farm Progress
Dec 9, 2025 · On Monday, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced an $11 billion aid package to help farmers recover from economic challenges and plan for the next crop season. That money will …
Trump administration readies up to $12 billion for initial farm aid ...
Oct 30, 2025 · The Trump administration plans to roll out an initial payment of up to $12 billion for farmers hurt by the president’s tariff policies once the government shutdown ends, according to three ...
Lawmakers Eye More Farm Aid on Top of USDA Bridge Assistance
Dec 19, 2025 · Agriculture leaders in the United States House of Representatives are looking to provide at least an additional $10 billion in farmer aid to supplement the recently announced Farmer …
USDA defends $12 billion subsidy amid farm economy challenges
3 days ago · The Farmer Bridge Assistance program is expected to distribute $11 billion in one-time payments to farmers