American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall welcomed the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s recent move to deliver financial aid aimed at supporting farmers and ranchers during a period of intense economic strain. The assistance is intended to serve as a temporary support system while longer-term benefits from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act are still pending implementation.
Duvall emphasized that the relief measures are crucial for many agricultural families, noting that without such support, some might be forced to cease operations entirely rather than prepare for another planting season.
The farming community has faced mounting pressures from multiple fronts. Like other American households, farm operators are grappling with rising living expenses, with more of their income being absorbed by utility bills and essential operational costs such as machinery, fuel, and inputs. Compounding these challenges, the prices received for major crops remain near historic lows, leading to projected losses of $34 billion in a single year.
While legislative efforts earlier in the year addressed several economic issues affecting agriculture, many of the improvements to federal farm programs will not take effect until next year. The current intervention is expected to deliver immediate relief, offering a critical support mechanism for those responsible for maintaining the nation’s food supply.
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Farmers Grateful for Help Through Economic Storm
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented today on USDA’s announcement to provide financial relief and an economic bridge for America’s farmers and ranchers until benefits from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act reach the farm. n n“Farmers are grateful to President Trump and Secretary Brooke Rollins for providing resources that, for many, could make the difference between staying in business to plant another crop, or shuttering a family farm. n n“America’s farmers have been hit from every direction during this economic storm. They face the same high prices as all of America’s families, as more of their income is going to household bills and higher operating costs, including loans, equipment and supplies. At the same time, farmers are receiving historically low prices for most major crops xad— they’re expected to lose $34 billion this year alone. n n“We appreciate that Congress addressed many economic challenges in legislation earlier this year, but many farm program improvements will not kick in until next year. The assistance announced today will make an immediate impact by providing a lifeline for farmers who work to ensure a healthy, safe and abundant food supply.”