WASHINGTON, D.C. (RFD News) — Farmers facing record-high fuel costs could see additional federal aid, but payments may not arrive until spring.
Republicans are pushing to attach about $11 billion in direct farm aid to a defense spending package. Even if Congress approves the funding, some lawmakers warn the payments may come too late for some operations.
Senate Agriculture Committee Chair John Boozman says he still expects additional aid to pass as producers deal with low margins, high fuel costs and continued trade pressure.
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