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Trump administration promises US farmers $15 billion in weeks before the midterms

The Independent·Sarah Raza·about 6 hours ago
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President Donald Trump's administration has pledged $15 billion to agricultural producers in the final weeks before the midterm elections .

The funding aims to help farmers offset elevated diesel and fertilizer costs stemming largely from tariffs and the war in Iran.

Whether this package will boost voter turnout in farming states where historically safe Republican seats are now competitive remains uncertain. It helps explain his heightened focus on rural communities, including visits to Iowa and Kansas on Sunday, two days before the vote.

A look at the Republican administration's pledges to farmers:

Who these efforts will help

Besides the more than $15 billion worth of payments and initiatives announced by Trump's Department of Agriculture, the agency plans $13.8 billion in safety net program payments for eligible producers for the 2025 crop year, offsetting shortfalls for farmers who grow key crops such as corn, soybeans, wheat and rice.

Of the $15 billion, more than half will go toward an $8 billion…

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