Articles tagged under: Farmer Bridge Assistance Package

Specialty Crop Caucus Seeks Equity

Published December 19, 2025

A bipartisan group of more than 100 members of Congress responded to the specialty crop provisions in the new Farmer Bridge Assistance program. The lawmakers are seeking immediate and equitable economic relief for specialty crop producers. The new farm relief…
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Lindberg: Bridge Program Supports Farmers Ahead of 2026

Published December 18, 2025

The Trump administration says farmer bridge assistance is designed to help producers manage short-term financial pressures, with the potential for additional aid depending on congressional action. United States Under Secretary of Agriculture for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Luke Lindberg…
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USDA Combines Aid and Trade to Stabilize Agriculture

Published December 18, 2025

USDA Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Luke Lindberg says the administration is focused on helping farmers facing tight margins and global uncertainty. “The Secretary (Brooke Rollins) and the President (Donald Trump) recognize there was a need right now…
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FBA Payment Rates Expected Soon

Published December 17, 2025

The payment rates for each crop in the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program are expected to be released this upcoming week. The University of Illinois and Ohio State University conducted research on the potential impact of this relief package and are…
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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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Speculation Seen Over FBA Payment Rates

Published December 14, 2025

USDA is expected to announce the Farmer Bridge Assistance payment rates before Christmas. A guessing game is now underway over the potential farm assistance rates. Paul Neiffer from the Farm CPA Report is out with his prediction. For soybeans, Neiffer…
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Farmer Bridge Assistance Announced

Published December 14, 2025

USDA’s new Farmer Bridge Assistance is making $12 billion available in response to trade market disruptions and high input costs. From the $12 billion total, $11 billion will go to eligible row crop farmers. The eligible crops include corn, soybeans,…
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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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