USDA 12 Billion Dollar Farmer Bridge Payments for American Farmers

The U.S. Department of Agriculture defended a 12 billion dollar farm subsidy package as a necessary measure to support producers amid a deteriorating farm economy, low prices, financial losses and trade tensions. The assistance, linked to Farmer Bridge Payments administered by the Farm Service Agency, is intended to serve as transitional support for farmers affected by adverse market conditions and trade practices considered unfair, while strengthening risk management tools, price protection and trade agreements.