Articles tagged under: Farm Aid

Hoeven Pushes Expanded Farm Aid Package

Published May 4, 2026

Lawmakers are working to deliver additional financial support for farmers as economic pressures continue across agriculture. Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee Chairman John Hoeven says the proposal builds on the current Farmer Bridge Assistance Program and could total tens of billions…
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Hoeven Pushes For More Farm Aid

Published April 23, 2026

Lawmakers are considering additional financial support for farmers as rising input costs and global uncertainty continue to strain the ag economy. During an Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee hearing, Chairman John Hoeven called for more assistance and a higher borrowing limit for…
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Defense Focus Pushes Farm Aid Aside

Published April 15, 2026

As Congress returns from the Easter recess, uncertainty remains about whether farmers will see relief through the budget reconciliation process. Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says current discussions do not point to farm aid being included in the package. “Well, I…
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White House Launches “OnlyFarms” Site

Published March 30, 2026

The Trump administration has launched a new federal website, OnlyFarms.gov, to showcase its agricultural policy record and highlight more than $40 billion in assistance delivered to U.S. farmers and ranchers. The platform, a play on the popular site OnlyFans, is…
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Craig Calls for Action on Farm Economy

Published March 26, 2026

House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig says farmers are facing mounting financial stress as Congress works to finalize a new farm bill. Craig says current aid has fallen short of covering widespread losses across agriculture. “The $12 billion that's…
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Hoeven Pushes For More Farm Aid

Published March 26, 2026

North Dakota Senator John Hoeven says progress is being made on key ag priorities, but more work is needed to support farmers through ongoing challenges. Hoeven welcomed the EPA’s move to allow summer E-15 sales but emphasized the need for…
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Hoeven, Boozman Draft New Farm Assistance Proposal

Published March 12, 2026

Lawmakers in Washington are developing additional financial relief for farmers as low commodity prices and high input costs continue to pressure farm profitability. North Dakota Senator John Hoeven is working with Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Senator John Boozman on a…
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Former Chairman Warns About Ad Hoc Dependence

Published February 19, 2026

Former House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson says Congress faces major hurdles in passing additional farm aid and warns the current farm policy structure is failing producers long-term. Peterson said repeated ad hoc payments in recent years prove the existing…
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Rockstad Reflects on ASGA Leadership

Published January 27, 2026

Outgoing American Sugarbeet Growers Association President Neil Rockstad says growers remain focused on collaboration and optimism despite difficult market conditions. "It certainly is tough times, but I don’t see anybody in this crowd or across agriculture who’s giving up.” Rockstad…
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Boozman, Hoeven Back Targeted Farmer Assistance

Published January 19, 2026

More than 55 agriculture groups, led by the American Farm Bureau Federation, are urging Congress to provide additional farm assistance as rural communities face growing financial pressures. Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman and Agriculture Appropriations Committee Chairman John Hoeven…
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