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Trump cut funding for farmers — then unlocked billions for them before Election Day

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Briefings

The USDA recently unlocked billions in funding for U.S. farmers and ranchers amid ongoing cuts to agricultural programs. Despite this, the average price of ground beef has reached new records since the pandemic, and ranchers face high beef prices and droughts. The funding is expected to help producers offset losses from high diesel prices, but the process for receiving payments remains unclear. The administration's commitment to fossil fuels continues despite climate concerns, with the new support arriving just before the midterm elections.

Key points

• The USDA cut solar and wind grants, then immediately unlocked $8 billion for farmers to offset high diesel costs.
• Farmers are on track to spend an additional $2.4 billion on diesel due to the Iran war, creating a funding timing irony.

Context

This story details USDA funding changes for 2026 crop year, noting that the last farm bill was passed in 2018 and current legislation is in limbo. The situation highlights the tension between Trump's recent funding unlocks and ongoing program cuts, with the Iowa Farmers Union calling the situation a crisis.

Limitations

The evidence is limited to USDA announcements and statements from agricultural unions and policy groups. Specific payment amounts, final processing dates, and the exact scope of the $8 billion program are not fully detailed. The source explicitly states the process for receiving funding is unclear.

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