NAWG Statement on USDA Bridge Payment Announcement

For Immediate Release Contact:

Elizabeth Rivera | 202-547-7800 | [email protected]

NAWG Statement on USDA Bridge Payment Announcement

Washington, D.C. (December 8, 2025) - Today, U.S. President Donald Trump, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, and U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent announced $12 billon in one time bridge payments to U.S. farmers who have been impacted my market disruptions and increased input costs this year.

"Wheat growers have endured another year of market adversity and rising input costs. NAWG is encouraged to see the Trump administration delivering much needed assistance to farmers through a simple program for FSA to implement. Right now, timely assistance is critical for farms to make it to 2026. We look forward to working with Congress and the administration to build a policy and regulatory environment where family farms can thrive, not just survive," said Pat Clements, NAWG President.

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