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USDA Halts Additional Aid as Farmers Face $44B Losses

12/20/2025

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture will not plan additional farm aid beyond the $12 billion package, according to Under Secretary Richard Fordyce.
Farmers face low crop prices and high input costs, with estimated losses reaching $44 billion this year.
Farmers doubt the aid will significantly improve the economy.
The USDA plans to announce crop-specific aid rates next week, crucial for farmers' planning amid ongoing trade tensions.

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture will not plan additional farm aid beyond the $12 billion package, according to Under Secretary Richard Fordyce.
Farmers face low crop prices and high input costs, with estimated losses reaching $44 billion this year.
Farmers doubt the aid will significantly improve the economy.
The USDA plans to announce crop-specific aid rates next week, crucial for farmers' planning amid ongoing trade tensions.