Targeted Relief Proposed

Senate Agriculture Committee Chair John Boozman and Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee Chair John Hoeven are calling for expanded farm assistance in the upcoming continuing resolution. This targeted relief is meant to build on USDA’s Farmer Bridge Assistance, covering more producer losses and expanded support for specialty crops. It would also increase farm ownership and operating loan limits to improve access to credit. Boozman said there is a need for additional assistance. “After visiting with many, many producers from all over the country, we’re just in a very difficult situation,” said Boozman. “If you’re growing something in the ground, it really doesn’t matter what you’re growing; you’re losing money. And so because of that, we’re going to need additional help.”