US EditionIndiana Farmers Split on Federal Aid as Trade Pressures and High Costs Squeeze Margins
The $12 billion aid package includes $11 billion for row crop farmers and $1 billion for specialty farmers, funded by tariff revenue to offset trade disruptions and rising costs.
- On Dec 11, 2025, the Trump administration announced a $12 billion aid package for American farmers, requiring applications by Dec. 19 with payments expected in late February.
- Tariff-Driven market shifts hollowed out export markets, with China buying from Brazil after earlier U.S. purchases fell off, while agricultural lobbying groups say farms pay four to five times more due to rising input costs and pandemic-era supply chain disruptions.
- Missouri Farm Bureau President Garrett Hawkins called the aid a crucial first step, with $11 billion allocated to the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program for row crops like oats, lentils, corn, and rice, and $1 billion for other farmers, from tariff revenue.
- The federal guarantee may help farmers seeking financing secure loans for spring planting timelines, but farm lenders remain nervous and John Kippley worries the aid may be too little or too late.
- Ahead of next year's midterm elections, Amy Hagerman noted the aid's potential political weight as programs from the Big Beautiful Bill won't take effect until the end of 2026 and policies continue evolving.
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'There's still a lot of ground to make up': Louisiana economist praises $12B farmer aid package, says more help needed
President Trump announced a $12 billion aid package for farmers impacted by global economic conditions, including tariffs, who struggle to sell their crops. A Louisiana economist said it could represent a good start to addressing the needs farmers have, but more help is needed in terms of a social safety net.
‘We need fundamental changes’: SD farmers react to Trump’s farm aid payments
National Farmers Union President Rob Larew speaks at the annual South Dakota Farmers Union Convention on Dec. 11, 2025 in Huron, South Dakota. (Photo by Meghan O'Brien/South Dakota Searchlight)HURON — Farmers across the country may soon receive a share of a $12 billion farm aid package, as promised by President Donald Trump earlier this week. Some South Dakota farmers say it’s not the change they want to see. “I would rather have trade deals tha…
USDA announces $12 billion aid for farmers affected by market disruptions
The Trump administration has unveiled a $12 billion aid package to support American farmers impacted by trade market disruptions and increased costs, with funds sourced from tariff revenue.
Farmers welcome Trump's $12 billion aid package, say additional relief is needed
President Trump says he's sending $12 billion in aid to American farmers who are reeling from global trade disruptions. Those include inflation and Trump's tariffs that are making fertilizer and farm equipment more expensive, and the President's trade war with China which closed a huge market for American soybean exports.
Farmers in Crisis: Caught in Trade War Crossfire
Farmers in Crisis: Caught in Trade War Crossfire Farmers across America are increasingly frustrated with the impacts of President Donald Trump's tariffs, fearing they could worsen their economic plight. Gene Stehly, a farmer affected by the international trade disputes, argues that federal assistance is insufficient to mitigate trade-related losses.Despite government attempts to provide relief, such as the $12 billion in aid announced recently, …
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