The Long-Term Implication of the Famer Bridge Act

Line on Agriculture
The Trump administration announced a $11 billion farmer aid package to be distributed by February, intended as a "bridge" to a stronger farm economy. However, one ag economist raises concerns about the long-term implications of these payments.

Farm Aid 2026

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
More help is on the way for farmers in 2026, on top of aid already announced.

Farmer Bridge Assistance

Farm of the Future
Agriculture Secretary Brook Rollins announced earlier this month the USDA will make $12 billion available in one time bridge payments to American farmers.

Bridge Assistance Good, But More Work is Needed to Help Farmers

Line on Agriculture
National Farmers Union's (NFU) perspective on the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program, a trade aid package announced by the administration.

Florida Farm Bureau Praises Bridge Aid and Dietary Guidelines

The Agribusiness Update
Florida Farm Bureau Federation President Jeb Smith commented on the USDA’s announcement to provide $12 billion in economic relief to America’s farmers and ranchers, and the Dietary Guidelines are updated, based on current recommendations from a scientific advisory committee.

Bridge Payments Inadequate and Bird Flu Strategy Urged

The Agribusiness Update
Even with recent federal support flowing to agricultural producers, many farmers say deeper problems persist in rural farm economies, and a bipartisan group of senators called on the USDA to expedite development of a comprehensive bird flu vaccination strategy.

Bridge Payments Inadequate and Bird Flu Strategy Urged

The Agribusiness Update
Even with recent federal support flowing to agricultural producers, many farmers say deeper problems persist in rural farm economies, and a bipartisan group of senators called on the USDA to expedite development of a comprehensive bird flu vaccination strategy.

Bridge Payments and Specialty Crops

Fruit Grower Report
The Farm Bridge Assistance Program is to help row crop growers, but U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse says farmers like him try to help his colleagues understand that specialty crops are also important.

USDA Details Bridge Payments for Southeast Farmers

Southeast Regional Ag News
The agency outlines how $12 billion in temporary aid is expected to reach row-crop producers in the Southeast.

Bridge Payments and Specialty Crops

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
With $11 billion of the $12 billion in Bridge Assistance going to row crop producers, I asked U.S. Representative, Dan Newhouse, what about our specialty crop growers?

Rollins Letter to Newsom and Farmers React to Bridge Assistance

The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins wrote to Governor Gavin Newsom demanding California abandon a proposal that redistributes agricultural land based on race, ethnicity, and national origin, and American farmers reacted to the USDA’s new $12 billion aid package with cautious relief.

Rollins Letter to Newsom and Farmers React to Bridge Assistance

The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins wrote to Governor Gavin Newsom demanding California abandon a proposal that redistributes agricultural land based on race, ethnicity, and national origin, and American farmers reacted to the USDA’s new $12 billion aid package with cautious relief.

Peanut Butter Challenge and Farmers React to Bridge Assistance

The Agribusiness Update
From creamy to crunchy, more than 32,000 jars of peanut butter are making their way into Florida homes, thanks to this year’s Peanut Butter Challenge, and national origin, and American farmers reacted to the USDA’s new $12 billion aid package with cautious relief.

USDA Rolls Out Major Bridge Aid for Farmers

California Ag Today
New $12 billion package offers broad relief to growers facing rising costs and volatile global markets.

Washington Blueberry Numbers and USDA's Bridge Payment

The Agribusiness Update
Blueberry production in Washington state continues to climb with 2025 coming in close to last year’s record crop of 210 million pounds, and USDA is making $12 billion available in one-time bridge payments to American farmers.

Washington Blueberry Numbers and USDA's Bridge Payment

The Agribusiness Update
Blueberry production in Washington state continues to climb with 2025 coming in close to last year’s record crop of 210 million pounds, and USDA is making $12 billion available in one-time bridge payments to American farmers.

GFB 88th Annual Convention and USDA's Bridge Payment

The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Farm Bureau members gathered on Jekyll Island this week for the organization’s 88th annual convention, and USDA is making $12 billion available in one-time bridge payments to American farmers.

Quagga battle

Idaho Ag Today
ISDA confirmed a detection of quagga mussels in the infested area of the Snake River.

Quagga update

Idaho Ag Today
Statewide, ISDA’s quagga mussel monitoring program is in full swing.

Potash for quaggas

Idaho Ag Today
Snake River Quagga Mussel Update

Idaho State Department of Agriculture