Senate Ag Committee Chairman John Boozman is voicing support for USDA’s newly announced Assistance for Specialty Crop Farmers Program, emphasizing the importance of sustained federal backing for rural America. Boozman said the initiative demonstrates President Donald Trump and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins’ commitment to helping farmers navigate difficult economic conditions. While welcoming the program, Boozman noted that additional assistance will be necessary to stabilize the specialty crop sector fully. He pledged to work with fellow lawmakers to secure more funding, saying stronger, long-term support is needed to ensure specialty crop growers nationwide can remain competitive and continue contributing to rural economies.
