Amid trade-related challenges, specialty crop growers ask Congress for $5 billion in aid

Amid trade-related challenges, specialty crop growers ask Congress for $5 billion in aid

The Trump administration’s tariff regime, foreign retaliation and other economic headwinds continue to pose challenges for U.S. specialty crop growers, the co-chair of an industry group representing them tells Inside U.S. Trade, urging Congress to help by allocating at least $5 billion in additional aid. Congress is working to pass a government funding package to avoid another government shutdown set to begin on Jan. 31. House Agriculture Republ…

Oklahoma Voice: Farm Bureau, soybean and specialty ag groups ask Congress for more support

The American Farm Bureau Federation, along with soybean and specialty crop farm organizations, has asked congressional leadership for economic support to “fill in the gap of remaining losses for both field and specialty crop farmers.”

Farmers continue to face losses despite federal assistance

New analysis from the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) shows that significant farm losses are persisting even after federal assistance, underscoring the urgent need for additional support to stabilize the nation’s agricultural economy. According to the recent AFBF Market Intel report, elevated production costs and weak commodity prices are leaving many farmers operating below breakeven. That trend threatens farm viability and food system r…

New Analysis Reinforces Urgent Need for Additional Farm Support - Oklahoma Farm Report

American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall highlights the urgent need for legislation expanding the bridge support program for farmers, reinforced by new analysis indicating the economic crisis in farm country is likely to continue this year. “We are grateful for the aid Congress has delivered to farmers this year and do not take that for granted. But we are in an economic crisis, the likes of which we haven’t seen in decades. New Farm Bureau a…