May 13, 2026

The AgriNews AgriMinute podcast: Farm relief has almost been entirely delivered

By James Henry

May 08, 2026 at 8:30 am CDT

Passed and signed into law in the early hours of Dec. 21 — the day a government shutdown would have begun if Congress had not acted — the American Relief Act of 2025 includes $31 billion in natural and economic disaster aid for farmers and ranchers, a second extension of the 2018 farm bill and $2.5 billion in additional aid to be distributed through the U.S. Department of Agriculture. — (AFBF photo)

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With farm financial conditions deteriorating and fertilizer and fuel prices rising, farmers will continue to face losses, underscoring the need for additional support, reports Jim Henry.

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James Henry

Executive Editor