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Colorado Farmers Celebrate $12 Billion Relief Amid Challenges

12/12/2025

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Colorado farmers' organizations welcomed $12 billion in relief from U.S. Department of Agriculture to address disruptions.
The funds will be distributed through the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program, with applications due by December 19.
Payments could reach up to $155,000 per applicant, and Brooke Rollins, U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary, urged support amid inflation and trade uncertainties, while Curt Russell, president of Colorado Cattlemen’s Association, noted ranchers are excluded from relief.

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Colorado farmers' organizations welcomed $12 billion in relief from U.S. Department of Agriculture to address disruptions.
The funds will be distributed through the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program, with applications due by December 19.
Payments could reach up to $155,000 per applicant, and Brooke Rollins, U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary, urged support amid inflation and trade uncertainties, while Curt Russell, president of Colorado Cattlemen’s Association, noted ranchers are excluded from relief.