Trump Administration Announces $12 Billion in Bridge Payments for Farmers Affected by Market Disruptions
President Donald J. Trump, alongside U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins and U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent, announced a $12 billion package to support American farmers. This initiative, led by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), aims to provide bridge payments to farmers impacted by trade market disruptions and increased production costs. The Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA) Program will allocate up to $11 billion to support row crop farmers, addressing issues like market disruptions and elevated input costs. The remaining $1 billion will support commodities not covered by the FBA Program. Payments are expected to be released by February 28, 2026, with eligible farmers required to report their 2025 acreage accurately by December 19, 2025.