Articles tagged under: Farmer Bridge Assistance Package

Hoeven: More Help Needed for Farmers

Published February 5, 2026

North Dakota Senator John Hoeven says year-round E15 remains a top priority for Congress. Hoeven told the Red River Farm Network he was disappointed the provision was left out of recent legislation but believes another opportunity is coming soon. “In…
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Thykeson Talks Relief, Resilience at Countryside Insurance Meeting

Published February 5, 2026

North Dakota Farm Service Agency Director Brad Thykeson told farmers in Reynolds that federal assistance programs are meant to provide short-term relief as producers work through financial challenges. Speaking at the Countryside Insurance Agency Farmers Meeting, Thykeson said "these payments…
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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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Quarles: Specialty Crops Need More Relief

Published January 19, 2026

National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles says current bridge payments are not enough to offset the financial pressure specialty crop growers are facing from high input costs and weaker market prices. “I think USDA is doing as much as they…
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MN Corn Matters

Published January 12, 2026

MN Corn Growers Association President Wes Beck talks about the recently announced Farmer Bridge Assistance in this week's edition of Corn Matters. Click here. 
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Frustration

Published January 2, 2026

While more details are available about the bridge payments, there’s still frustration in farm country. Minnesota Association of Wheat Growers President Kevin Leiser appreciates a helping hand to deal with a very difficult farm economy. "But, I liken it to you…
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Larger Farms Penalized in FBA Program

Published January 2, 2026

According to Paul Neiffer of the Farm CPA Report, the FBA program penalizes large-acreage farms. "Larger is in the eye of the beholder," said Neiffer. "Wheat--you only need 4,000 acres and that's not a large producer; believe me, in wheat…
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