Articles tagged under: farm assistance

A Helping Hand

Published July 23, 2026

During Tuesday's hearing, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins told senators the administration's supplemental farm assistance request is intended to help farmers weather today's difficult economic conditions while longer-term policy changes take hold. Rollins cited rising input costs and declining commodity prices,…
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Budget Bill Approved by the House

Published July 23, 2026

The House approved a budget bill with a slim two-vote margin before heading to the door for their traditional August recess. This provision includes $12 billion in farm assistance. Lawmakers will be back in their home districts until the end…
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Hoeven Pursues Supplemental Farm Assistance

Published June 28, 2026

North Dakota Senator John Hoeven is working with the Trump administration to secure additional financial assistance for farmers while continuing efforts to strengthen the domestic sugar industry. Hoeven said supplemental aid is needed to bridge the gap until new farm…
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Farm Rescue Reaches Major Milestone

Published May 19, 2026

Farm Rescue has reached a major milestone, completing its 1,300th family assistance case since the organization was founded in 2005. The milestone case took place near Selfridge, where volunteers helped the Froelich family with spring planting following a series of…
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Farm Coalition Asks for a Helping Hand

Published March 20, 2026

More than 50 U.S. farm groups have signed off on a letter to President Trump and congressional leaders. It calls for additional farm assistance to be included in the supplemental defense bill. Year-round E15 and clarity regarding renewable fuel obligations…
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Bridge Payments Flowing Quickly Into North Dakota Farm Economy

Published March 10, 2026

Federal farm assistance dollars are moving quickly into the rural economy through the Farmer Bridge Payment Program. North Dakota Farm Service Agency Executive Director Brad Thykeson says farmers were ready for the program when it launched on February 23, and…
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No Additional Aid, No E15

Published January 22, 2026

The House is expected to vote on a rule today, allowing the final package of spending bills to come to the floor. To the disappointment of many in farm country, the final language does not include additional farm assistance or…
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