USDA Announces Payment Details for $12 Billion Farmer Aid Program
The USDA released specifics for its $12 billion aid program, offering per-acre payments to farmers affected by a global grain glut. Payments, expected by February 28, aim to support farmers facing reduced crop prices and lost sales, notably to China.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has unveiled detailed payment information for its $12 billion Farmer Bridge Assistance program, a federal initiative designed to support farmers grappling with a global grain glut and declining crop prices. Announced on December 31, the program allocates $11 billion in one-time per-acre payments to farmers who planted eligible commodity crops, with funds expected to reach recipients by February 28. This announcement follows President Donald Trump's donald trumpinitial declaration of the aid package on December 8.
The program's scope covers 19 commodity crops, including corn , soybeans , wheat , cotton , rice , and sorghum . Payment rates vary significantly, reflecting differences in market impact and production costs. For instance, rice farmers will receive the highest per-acre payment at $132.89, while soybean farmers, who have been particularly affected by trade tensions with China 
CN, will receive $30.88 per acre. Other crops like cotton, oats, and wheat have set rates at $117.35, $81.75, and $39.35 per acre, respectively.
CN, will receive $30.88 per acre. Other crops like cotton, oats, and wheat have set rates at $117.35, $81.75, and $39.35 per acre, respectively.
