Articles tagged under: farmer aid

Peterson: Policy, Isn’t the Problem, Its Politics

Published February 18, 2026

Former House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson says the biggest challenge facing the 'skinny' farm bill is not policy, but politics. Peterson has reviewed Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn 'GT' Thompson’s proposal and does not object to the overall direction. “I…
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Hoeven Outlines Senate Priorities for Farm Bill 2.0

Published February 17, 2026

North Dakota Senator John Hoeven is aligned with House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson on the direction of Farm Bill 2.0, but several Senate priorities remain. Hoeven, who chairs the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee, met with Thompson and Senate…
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Markwart: Profitability Key to Sugarbeet Industry’s Future

Published January 28, 2026

The American Sugarbeet Growers Association gathered this past week for its annual meeting. The industry is facing economic pressure from sugar imports, flat demand and the use of GLP-1 medications. “We’ve got to get this industry back where it’s not…
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FBA Provide Support Until ARC/PLC Payments Kick In

Published December 16, 2025

According to North Dakota FSA State Executive Director Brad Thykeson, the Farmer Bridge Assistance payments are designed to help fill the financial gap until updated ARC and PLC payments are distributed in October. “I think that the Trump administration realizes…
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Potato Industry Says $1 Billion Aid Falls Short

Published December 11, 2025

National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles says potato growers are still trying to determine how much support they may receive from the administration’s newly announced $1 billion allocation for specialty crops. Quarles said growers nationwide are dealing with steep financial…
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Callan: Growers Were Hoping For More

Published December 11, 2025

At the Prairie Grains Conference in Grand Forks, James Callan Associates President Jim Callan updated growers on federal policy and potential assistance heading into 2026. Callan noted that while expectations for the bridge assistance payment were high, budget limitations are…
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Rollins Highlights ‘New Golden Age’ for Farmers

Published December 8, 2025

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced more than $11 billion in new support for U.S. farmers, aiming to stabilize farm finances amid rising input costs and global market uncertainty. “When you combine the cost of inputs for our farmers married to…
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