financial support

Specialty crop growers can begin applying June 1 for federal payments aimed at offsetting higher production costs and export market disruptions linked to foreign trade practices.

Collaboration targets higher yields and stronger research capacity across key staple crops through 2028.

A second round of payments will raise the payout factor to 70% as the agency expands relief for natural disaster losses in 2023 and 2024.

One-time bridge payments target market disruptions and rising costs, with acreage reporting due March 13, 2026.

One-time payments totaling $11bn are scheduled for February as farmers weigh short-term relief against deeper economic pressures.

Most of the funding will go to row-crop producers through a new Farmer Bridge Assistance Program, with payments expected by late February 2026.

Financing targets low-carbon farming in Sichuan and biodiversity protection in Fujian.

The agency plans to purchase oranges, grapefruit and mandarins and supply them to food banks and federal nutrition programs.

Community members can nominate local farmers for grants up to $10,000 through October 31, 2025.

The agency is releasing $2 billion in remaining emergency payments to producers and expanding international food aid purchases of U.S. commodities.

The program aims to boost child nutrition and support small farmers.

The initiative expands federal support for timber production, water protection, and rural communities.

The Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP) will be rolled out in two stages. Stage One, for producers who previously received insurance or NAP payments, will begin July 10 using pre-filled applications. Stage Two, for uncovered and shallow losses, will start in the fall.

Deal supports Microsoft’s sustainability goals and expands market for regenerative agriculture credits.