The Trump administration won't provide financial assistance to producers struggling with high costs and low commodity prices until the government shutdown ends, according to Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins.
On September 28, 2025, the administration transferred $13 billion from the Commodity Credit Corporation account to fund the aid package, but the terms and size of the package have not been announced.
Once we do that, we’ll be able to move out a significant program to help our farmers
Rollins and President Trump blame the sluggish farm economy on former President Joe Biden’s inaction, while Democrats accuse them of betraying U.S. farmers.
Author's summary: Trump administration delays farm aid.