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

Speaking at a Kansas rally Monday night, President Donald Trump said the Agriculture Department will deliver $8 billion in economic aid to farmers dealing with high diesel prices. He framed it as a response to pressure on farm finances ahead of a midterm election 15 days away, when unhappy farmers and ranchers could influence close races nationwide. The Harvest Fuel Relief Program will reimburse farmers for a “portion” of losses based on planted acres and crops. Funding will come from the Commodity Credit Corp., with payment rates announced next month and payouts later. Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall welcomed the acknowledgment of squeezed bottom lines, while National Farmers Union President Rob Larew called it another emergency round.