American farmers will receive billions of dollars from the Trump administration in the new year as they contend with trade wars, inflation and rising costs. But not all farms will benefit.
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According to newly released Office of Inspector General Report, USDA lost more than 18% of its staff between January and June.
On Jan. 11, the department had 110,384 employees. Between Jan. 12 and June 14, a total of 20,306 employees left USDA.
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Agriculture Committee leaders in the U.S. House of Representatives are looking to provide at least an additional $10 billion in farmer aid to supplement the recently announced Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA) program. That additional aid would likely have to be driven by Congress, as a USDA undersecretary says it’s unlikely the agency will provide a second farmer aid package.
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With about half of Louisiana’s — and the nation’s — farmers facing dire financial straits, agricultural communities are hoping the $12 billion short-term relief ordered by President Donald Trump earlier this month will be enough to offset losses from trade wars, tariffs, depressed commodity prices, and increased planting costs.
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At the White House earlier this month, President Donald Trump joined a roundtable of America’s farmers to announce $12 billion in bailouts. But when Meryl Kennedy, the 37-year-old CEO of her family’s Louisiana rice mill, spoke up to tell him that “the tariffs are working but we need to double down,” he was surprised: “You want more?” Trump asked.
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At a White House roundtable with farmers, a rice producer’s candid message stole the spotlight. Meet Meryl Kennedy, the rice producer who had a powerful message for President Trump last week.
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Land-grant universities that conduct agricultural research, extension and education play a valuable role in supporting rural America and securing the nation’s food and fiber systems, a U.S. Department of Agriculture official told LSU AgCenter and Southern University Ag Center employees during a visit to Baton Rouge
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture is pushing farmers to prioritize soil health and more nutritious food. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz announced a $700 million Regenerative Pilot Program on Wednesday to support farmers adopting regenerative practices that improve soil health, protect water quality, and increase long-term productivity.
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A new analysis shows Louisiana farmers were among the hardest hit in the country as U.S. agricultural exports to China sharply declined in 2025.
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Enrollment began late last week for Louisiana farmers of soybeans, rice, cotton and other row crops to receive a portion of the $12 billion one-time payments the federal government has set aside in response to market disruptions and increased production costs, said Louisiana Agricultural & Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain.
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About one-third of lottery winners end up in bankruptcy court, according to the American Bankruptcy Institute. For individual farmers, the $12 billion bridge payments USDA announced Monday will hardly amount to Powerball riches, yet, may still prove tricky to manage. Just before this latest announcement of USDA help, a group of Kansas State University economists released suggestions on managing such payments.
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Farmers are in position to get federal assistance because of President Trump’s $12 billion financial aid package for producers. LSU AgCenter economist Michael Deliberto says it’s needed as farmers suffered through a tough 2025.
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Southwest Louisiana farmers gathered at the LSU AgCenter “H. Rouse Caffey” Rice Research Station today to learn about qualifying for federal aid after what many described as a particularly challenging year.
The Trump administration’s Farmer Bridge Program will provide relief in $12 billion in direct aid as soon as the end of February. The administration said the program addresses temporary trade market disruptions and increased production costs.
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Agri-Pulse's Lydia Johnson reported that "the Agriculture Department will complete a reorganization of more than half the current D.C.-based staff to five regional hubs across the U.S. by the end of 2026, Deputy Agriculture Secretary Stephen Vaden says on Agri-Pulse Newsmakers."
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US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer says the US could withdraw from its tri-lateral trade deal with Canada and Mexico. He says there are several options heading into the review of the US-Canada-Mexico Agreement in 2026. “Could it be exited?” he says. “Yes, it could be exited. Could it be revised? Yes. Could it be renegotiated? Yes. That is the purpose of that clause, and all of those things are on the table.”
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