US Farmers Say $12 Billion Bailout Won’t End Industry Slump

US growers say the Trump administration’s $12 billion aid package brings temporary relief, but is unlikely to kickstart a lasting recovery for the American farm economy.

President Donald Trump on Monday unveiled a package to a key base of support that includes as much as $11 billion in one-time payments to crop farmers who have been hit hard by his tariff regime and low crop prices.

“This is kind of a Band-Aid — we need more markets more than we need aid,” said Missouri farmer Marty Richardson, adding that he feels like 2026 will be just as bad as this ...