Articles tagged under: Farmer Bridge Assistance Package

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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Halverson: Farmers Have “Friend in the White House”

Published March 29, 2026

Black Gold Farms founder Gregg Halverson says the Great American Agriculture Celebration at the White House was a memorable event that highlighted agriculture’s importance on a national stage. Halverson described the gathering as unique, bringing together farmers from across the…
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Trump Unveils Ag Relief Plan

Published March 27, 2026

President Donald Trump unveiled a sweeping package of farm-focused policies during a White House agriculture event, aiming to ease rising costs tied to the Iran conflict and boost demand for U.S. crops. Speaking at the “Great American Agriculture Celebration,” Trump…
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Quarles: Farmers Need Lifeline

Published March 26, 2026

The U.S. potato industry is pushing for economic relief and expanded market access as growers face rising costs and ongoing uncertainty. National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles said agriculture broadly is under pressure, with conditions some compare to the 1980s…
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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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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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Farmers Call for Stronger Markets, Not More Government Aid at NFU Convention

Published March 8, 2026

The current farm economy was the big talking point at the National Farmers Union Convention this year in New Orleans. Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish is hearing numerous issues in the delegate sessions, but staying profitability remains the big…
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