Trump seeking $11 billion to help farmers with fuel and fertilizer costs (opens original article in a new tab)

President Trump has requested $11 billion in funding for farmers struggling with rising fuel and fertilizer costs linked to the Iran war, with $10 billion targeting specialty crop farmers and $1.1 billion for Florida farmers impacted by winter storms. The funding would bring total 2026 farm payments to $55.4 billion, 33% of projected farm income.

• President Trump requested $11 billion in funding for farmers facing high fuel and fertilizer costs due to the Iran war
• The funding would add to $12 billion already distributed in 2026, with $10 billion targeting specialty crop farmers and $1.1 billion for Florida farmers affected by winter storms
• If approved, the White House would disperse $55.4 billion in direct payments to farmers in 2026, representing 33% of total farm income