December Ag Report: An Update on the Big Beautiful Bill for Agriculture, Upcoming Webinars and More!

This week on the Arizona Agriculture Connection, Nicole discusses the Trump administration's $12 billion Farm aid package, aimed at providing bridge payments to row crop farmers until October 2026. The aid covers a variety of crops including barley, corn, soybeans, and more. Payments are expected in February 2026, conditional on accurate 2025 acreage reporting by December 19, 2025. Additionally, FSIS will hold a webinar on new USA labeling compliance requirements, and stage two of the USDA supplemental disaster relief program is open, with applications due by April 30, 2026. Farmers are encouraged to stay informed and ensure timely reporting.

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