Trump announces $8B for farmers to offset harm from high diesel cost | Arkansas Democrat Gazette

President Donald Trump announced at a Kansas rally on Monday night that the U.S. Department of Agriculture will provide $8 billion in aid to farmers hurt by high diesel prices. The package, called the Harvest Fuel Relief Program, is the second time in two years that Trump authorized billions in emergency bailout money for farmers affected by policies tied to his administration. It will reimburse farmers for a “portion” of losses using a formula based on acres and crops planted. Payment rates will be set next month, with money later. Farm groups praised the recognition, while the National Farmers Union warned emergency aid shows the safety net is failing. The measure arrives 15 days before midterms.