MN Corn Matters
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.
Articles tagged under: Farmer Bridge Assistance Package
Uncertainty Lingers Over Federal Assistance
Questions remain about the new federal assistance. "They announced the numbers, but they didn't announce what percentage we're going to get of that," said Austen Germolus, who farms at Ada, Minnesota. "It's kinda up in the air right now. I think…
Frustration
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…
Larger Farms Penalized in FBA Program
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…
Farmer Bridge Assistance Payment Rates Now Known
In the final hours of 2025, USDA announced the payment rates for the new Farmer Bridge Assistance program. Those rates include soybeans at $30.88 per acre, corn at $44.36, wheat at $39.35 and barley at $20.51. The per-acre rate for…
Ag Leaders Weigh in on FBA Payment Rates
A total of $11 billion in the Farmer Bridge Assistance program is going to eligible row crop producers. The remaining $1 billion in the package is allocated for specialty crops and sugar growers. The timeline and payment rates for those…
Waiting for FBA Payment Rate Announcement
When the Trump Administration announced the new Farmer Bridge Assistance program earlier this month, USDA said its goal was to release the payment rates by the end of December. That information is not yet available. Private estimates suggest payment rates…
Republicans to Resume Farm Bill Talks in January
Congressional Republicans plan to restart stalled farm bill negotiations in January after failing to pass a new measure before the end of the year. The delay extends uncertainty for farmers already facing high costs, inflation, and ongoing trade disruptions. House…
A More Targeted Approach Sought for FBA
A letter signed by 14 Democratic House members wants changes in the new $12 billion Farmer Bridge Assistance program. The lawmakers want the money to go to farmers in greatest need, citing small and medium family farms and specialty crop…
House Ag Leaders Call for $10B More in Farm Aid
Leaders of the House Agriculture Committee say Congress may need to provide at least $10 billion in additional aid for U.S. farmers, on top of the $12 billion Farmer Bridge Assistance Program recently announced by the Trump administration. Committee members…
