USDA announces second round of supplemental disaster assistance payments  

The USDA announced the second phase of supplemental disaster relief payments that would be distributed under the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program. The first phase was announced in July.  
 
Details: The USDA said producers may apply for disaster relief until April 30, 2026, under either phase. The department is expected to provide $16 billion or more under the program.  

More Help Possible:  

• Separately, the administration could announce in the coming days a farm aid package of $10 billion or more providing financial aid to producers, as ICBA has suggested.  

• Congress may also consider other bills in coming months, such as one to advance a portion of next fall’s expected reference prices as provided for in the Bridge the Gap for Rural Communities Act (H.R. 5710), which ICBA supports.