President Trump announced an aid package for farmers today during a roundtable meeting at the White House.
He announced a $12 billion dollar relief package during the meeting, calling farmers “the backbone of America.” President Trump said the relief would come from a fraction of the revenues that come from tariffs. $11 billion will go out to row crop farmers immediately, with $1billion for specialty crop farmers. Trump also said he would remove environmental restrictions on farm equipment.
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins had the chance to give her statements, saying this is a win for farmers.
“We have been listening to the farmers for the last 10 months, that the bridge that is needed to get from the last Administration...to this new golden age for farmers where instead of farming for government checks, they can farm to feed their family and sell their products and pass it on to the next generation.”
While the 2018 Farm Bill received an extension under the “One, Big, Beautiful Bill” Act, the National Pork Producers Council wants lawmakers to do more to support the sector.
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Federal lawyers submitted a brief this week backing Bayer’s argument that federal laws governing herbicides like Roundup should prevent lawsuits over the popular chemical.
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Despite the need for swift action, many ag lawmakers and industry groups argue that farm aid alone will likely not be sufficient to help farmers without improved trade relations with China.
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SDRP Stage 2 now helps producers recover shallow, uninsured losses from major 2023–2024 disasters, with streamlined sign-ups open through April 30.
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