USDA Releases Farmer Bridge Assistance Program Payment Rates The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has officially released the long-awaited payment rates for the Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA) Program, providing clarity and certainty for producers planning the 2026 growing season. Announced late last year, the FBA Program delivers $12 billion in total assistance, with $11 billion allocated to row crop farmers …
Ag Retailers Association Shares Support for Farmer Bridge Assistance Program
Agricultural Retailers Association Supports Farmer Bridge Assistance Program The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) is expressing strong support for the Trump administration’s recently announced Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA) Program, highlighting its importance in helping farmers manage financial uncertainty and maintain access to critical crop inputs during a challenging agricultural economy. ARA leadership emphasized that the program comes at a crucial time, …


