Trump announced the one-time funding Dec. 8, following months of struggle for farmers nationwide due to the administration's ongoing trade wars.

Crop farmers hit by trade war expressed relief this week as President Donald Trump announced a $12 billion in the Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA) Program farm aid package.

LANSING, MI — Tariffs and “unpredictable” trade policy has raised production costs for farmers and reduced U.S. exports around the globe. “Trade policy decisions can translate quickly into real economic consequences here in Michigan,

President Donald Trump has announced a new $12 billion rescue plan for U.S. farmers. Many analysts blame his trade war for the agricultural sector’s struggles. But the trouble runs far deeper than tariffs, and a one-time shot in the arm is unlikely to fix the sector’s long-term problems.

President Trump threatens 5% tariff on Mexico over water treaty dispute, demanding 200,000 acre-feet release before Dec. 31 to help struggling Texas farmers and crops.

Monday, Trump announced $12 billion in aid to U.S. farmers, who are beset by rising costs and trade uncertainty, including $11 billion in “bridge” payments.

After more than 200 years of helping farmers plan their crops and predict the weather, the Farmers Almanac is coming to an end. The 2026 edition will be the publication’s last. For Harold Ellerby, the Farmers Almanac was more than just a book - it was a family tradition passed down through generations of farming.