USDA expands disaster aid and commodity-loan support under Farmers First changes
USDA announced higher livestock-loss payments, broader eligibility and increased marketing-assistance loan support for eligible producers nationwide.
Farm Assistance
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USDA expands 2026 farm safety-net and disaster payments, including automatic help for some past losses
The Farm Service Agency announced final changes to USDA farm and disaster programs, including automatic payments for many eligible 2024 and 2025 losses when agency records are sufficient.
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House Budget Vote Sets Up Senate Fight Over Iran War Spending
The House approved a budget framework for possible Iran war, farm and election spending, but the July 22 vote did not provide funds or enact policy.