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Trump Unveils $8B Diesel Lifeline at Kansas Rally, but Payouts Aren't Tied to Fuel at All

Trump announces an $8 billion USDA aid programme for US farmers, but payments will mainly reflect modelled 2026 crop losses rather than individual diesel costs.

International Business Times UK · 1h ago

USDA Says Some Farmers Can Keep ERP 2022 Payments Previously Considered Overpayments

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) has issued an official announcement explaining how it will apply a new legal provision that allows certain crop producers to retain Emergency Relief Program 2022 (ERP 2022) payments that would otherwise have to be repaid as overpayments.

Clever Dude · Aug 17

USDA Reopens Offices Amid Shutdown To Deliver $3 Billion Aid, Unveils Plan To Lower Beef Prices

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) plans to reopen around 2,100 county offices nationwide on Thursday, despite the ongoing government shutdown, in a bid to support farmers and ranchers.

Benzinga · Oct 23, 2025

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A USDA commission issues recommendations on racial equity for farmers

Recommendations include making it easier for farmers to qualify for conservation programs to making the language in Farm Service Agency loans more accessible. A final report is due by the year's end.

WEKU · Feb 28, 2023

In 2022, Black farmers were persistently left behind from the USDA's loan system

An NPR data analysis shows Black farmers were accepted for USDA direct loans at a lower rate than other racial groups in 2022. Direct loans are supposed to be among the easiest for farmers to get.

WEKU · Feb 19, 2023

USDA begins debt relief payments for thousands of farmers - Roll Call

The USDA has begun debt relief payments for thousands of farmers in Washington's second attempt in two years to provide aid.

Roll Call · Oct 18, 2022

Civil rights lawyer Crump sues US over repealed aid to Black farmers

Civil rights lawyer Ben Crump is suing the federal government, saying the congressional repeal of aid to Black farmers is a broken promise.

Roll Call · Oct 12, 2022

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