Yesterday, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced limited details of the Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA) Program, which will make $12 billion available in one-time payments predominantly for row crop farmers. The announcement comes at the conclusion of a tumultuous 2025, during which rising production costs, low crop prices, diminished market access, and unprecedented instability in federal partnership converged to …
Fleeting Relief for Some Farmers, But ‘Bridge Payments’ Lack Long-Term Solutions
N Munoz: Calling this “redistribution” is a pretty convenient way to avoid engaging with...