Federal $12 Billion Assistance Program For Farmers

Federal $12 Billion Assistance Program For Farmers

By Laura Lombard Kansas farmers, including those in Sumner County, may benefit from a newly announced $12 billion federal economic assistance package aimed at helping… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Assistance Program Not What Farmers Need - Central Wisconsin News

The Wisconsin Farmers Union (WFU) acknowledges the administration’s decision to deliver much-needed relief to family farmers, during a period of intense financial strain. Farmers in Wisconsin, continue to face the compounding challenges of volatile markets, rising input costs and uncertainty, driven by recent trade policies, including tariffs.

Rising mediation cases signal deepening financial stress for Minnesota farmers

The president of Minnesota Farmers Union says while the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program is welcome, ag producers don’t want to rely on ad hoc payments from the government. “It’s unfortunate. The farmers want their money from trade, they don’t want it from aid.” Gary Wertish tells Brownfield Minnesota’s farmer mediation program helps producers dealing with […] The post Rising mediation cases signal deepening financial stress for Minnesota farmer…