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Boozman, Hoeven back expanded farmer aid in continuing resolution

Two Republican lawmakers on the U.S. Senate Ag Committee say they support expanding farmer aid in the next continuing resolution.

A proposal from Chairman John Boozman and Senate Ag Appropriations Committee Chairman John Hoeven would expand the USDA’s Farmer Bridge Assistance Program funding to cover a greater share of farmer losses, make prevent-plant acres eligible for assistance, and align payment limits with the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

The lawmakers say they would also like to provide more aid for losses exceeding national averages, increase support for specialty crop producers, deliver relief for sugar growers and raise farm ownership and operating loan limits. Read more.

This is a response to a letter sent by more than 55 ag groups.

The deadline for Congress to pass the next continuing resolution is January 30.