As of late 2025/early 2026, a new multi-year Farm Bill has not passed. Instead, Congress extended the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (2018 Farm Bill) through September 30, 2026, as part of legislative action to address funding. A new five-year bill is still under debate, with policy discussions continuing into 2026.
2018–2024. The 2018 farm bill, or Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, was passed by Congress and signed into law by President Donald Trump on December 20, 2018.
Below we highlight some recent research focusing on these issues.
The primary farm policy development in 2025 was the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act in July. The bill included increased support for commodity programs and crop insurance programs, providing increased farm income safety net protection through the 2031 crop year.
Farm Bill Programs Extended Through 2026 in Legislation Ending Federal Government Shutdown. Congress has extended the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 — the 2018 Farm Bill — through September 30, 2026.
The American Relief Act, 2025, signed into law on Dec. 21, 2024, extended the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (also known as the 2018 Farm Bill) for one year through Sept.
Trump Administration Announces $12 Billion Farmer Bridge Payments for American Farmers Impacted by Unfair Market Disruptions. (Washington, D.C., December 8, 2025) – President Donald J. Trump alongside U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L.
In 2025, American farmers faced significant struggles due to a widening gap between soaring production costs (fertilizer, labor, interest) and stagnant commodity prices, leading to potential record losses, increased bankruptcies (up 36% in first 9 months of 2025), and low profitability, compounded by weather events and trade impacts, leaving many with little financial safety net despite government aid discussions.
Early in the season, Farmer Jarrad decided to exit the show after finding love with Chloe, and a collective “awwww” was heard around the country. A couple of weeks later, Farmer Tom followed with Georgia, and now, Farmer Thomas and Clarette have reportedly found love on his South Australia farm.
Farmland Security Act of 2025
This bill authorizes increased civil penalties for violations of the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act of 1978 (AFIDA) and increases Department of Agriculture (USDA) oversight of and research into foreign investment in agricultural land.
The first key deadline was September 30, 2025, when many Farm Bill authorizations lapsed. USDA can continue to operate most programs if Congress passes appropriations for these programs, but newer authorities or pilot programs authorized in the 2018 Farm Bill may lose their legal footing until reauthorized.
Farm bankruptcy filings are rising in 2025, a sign that agriculture is facing the same high financial pressures it saw pre-pandemic, said Ryan Loy, extension economist for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture. “We've had 259 filings in the United States so far this year,” Loy said.
Current eligibility requirements that affect multiple programs include identification of every participating person or legal entity—both U.S. and non-U.S. citizens; the nature and extent of an individual's participation (i.e., actively engaged in farming criteria) including ownership interests in multi-person entities ...
The current farm bill officially expired on September 30, 2025, meaning producers now face greater policy uncertainty.
The Farm Bill includes provisions that help farmers recover some of the money they would have made from their crops if they were healthy and didn't get damaged. Specifically, it outlines the rules and regulations for federal crop insurance programs and establishes premium subsidy rates and insurance payments.
Farmer Thomas Leaves Early With Clarette.
“Eureka Productions only pay participants $80 per day of filming, and 40 per cent of that is withheld until after the show airs.
Yes, most economic analyses suggest President Trump's tariffs are hurting the U.S. economy, increasing costs for consumers and businesses, causing layoffs, reducing investment, and creating economic uncertainty, although some sectors see limited gains while facing retaliation, leading to overall negative impacts like higher prices and reduced trade. While the tariffs aim to protect domestic industry, they act as a tax, raising prices and reducing available goods, with studies pointing to job losses in manufacturing and decreased business confidence.
Yes, U.S. farmers are set to receive significant payments in 2025 and early 2026, primarily through the new $12 billion Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA) Program for 2025 crop losses, with payments for this aid expected by February 28, 2026, alongside potential payments from existing programs like ARC/PLC triggered by 2025 market conditions, all under an extended Farm Bill framework.
Donald Trump's administration provided substantial financial aid to farmers, primarily through trade war relief and pandemic support, including billions in direct payments, while also focusing on deregulation, promoting conservation programs, and signing legislation like the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act. Key actions included massive bailouts during the China trade war, COVID-19 aid, and emergency disaster assistance, though some critics pointed to cuts in other USDA programs and issues with implementation, say Civil Eats and National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition.
Corn growers will receive $44.36 per acre while soybean producers get $30.88, but agricultural economists question whether February checks can address years of mounting farm losses. As the final hours of 2025 wound down, USDA released per-acre payment rates for its Farmer Bridge Assistance Program.
Yes, U.S. farmers are set to receive significant payments in 2025 and early 2026, primarily through the new $12 billion Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA) Program for 2025 crop losses, with payments for this aid expected by February 28, 2026, alongside potential payments from existing programs like ARC/PLC triggered by 2025 market conditions, all under an extended Farm Bill framework.
The largest U.S. farm subsidy recipients often include large agricultural corporations like Riceland Foods Inc. and Producers Rice Mill, alongside government entities such as the Farm Services Agency, with significant funds also going to large farms growing commodity crops like corn, soybeans, cotton, and rice, as well as wealthy individuals, foundations, and land management trusts. Recipients vary by program, but data from 1995-2024 shows major payouts to large commodity producers and entities like the Montana Dept. of Natural Resources & Conservation, highlighting that large-scale operations and non-traditional farm entities receive substantial aid.