USDA Disaster Assistance - $933M for Wheat Growers so Far
USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins has announced her plans and timeline for distributing nearly $21 billion in disaster assistance to farmers and ranchers, authorized on December 21, 2024.
This follows the successful rollout of the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP), which provided $10 billion in economic aid to farmers nationwide. As of Monday, over $7.3 billion in critical aid has been disbursed, including more than $933 million for wheat farmers.
“NAWG appreciates Secretary Rollins and her USDA team's hard work in rolling out ECAP earlier this spring and for working hard to get the disaster assistance pieces rolled out. We understand the long hours that go into standing up any disaster program, and this one is no different," said Pat Clements, NAWG President. "Farmers from across the country have endured a host of natural disasters--in addition to economic challenges--and we appreciate the clear timeline for implementation."
The USDA's website provides further details on the announcement and timeline. This initiative aims to support farmers who have faced numerous natural disasters and economic hardships, ensuring timely and effective aid distribution.