Washington, D.C. (December 8, 2025) — “Farmer co-ops welcome President Trump’s announcement that his administration will move forward with a major assistance package to help producers navigate one of the toughest economic periods we’ve seen in years. With cash prices under pressure, export markets disrupted, and farm balance sheets stretched thin, producers across the country have been shouldering sustained financial strain. This support is both timely and necessary.
“The Farmer Bridge Assistance program, as outlined, recognizes the dual challenges farmers are facing: sharp losses in key overseas markets and a prolonged slump in commodity prices. Taking both into account is essential to ensuring that the aid reflects real-world conditions on the ground.
“While we commend the Trump administration’s action today, USDA is now at the limit of what it can do without further congressional action. Therefore, we urge lawmakers to do their part and pass any needed additional assistance, ideally as part of finishing a new farm bill.”
