House Ag Leaders Call for $10B More in Farm Aid

Leaders of the House Agriculture Committee say Congress may need to provide at least $10 billion in additional aid for U.S. farmers, on top of the $12 billion Farmer Bridge Assistance Program recently announced by the Trump administration. Committee members say the current package is helpful but does not fully address financial stress across all sectors of agriculture.  USDA officials have indicated budget limitations make another aid package from the agency unlikely, leaving Congress as the primary avenue for additional assistance, while Senate Agriculture Committee leaders say they are waiting to see how far current funding stretches before committing to a specific dollar amount.