U.S. agriculture groups reacted to the White House announcement of $12 billion in “Farmer Bridge Payments” to be made available to commodity growers. “While we await additional details to assess the impact the payments may have, we also need immediate, market-based solutions,” said National Corn Growers Association President Jed Bower. “Passing year-round E15 legislation would be a great first step.” Rob Larew of the National Farmers Union said short-term payments are only a first step. “In real time, we’re experiencing the consequences of farm policy that’s badly outdated,” he said. The National Sorghum Producers applauded the payments. “Our farmers are working hard to plan for next year, and this will help keep operations steady heading toward 2026,” said NSP Vice Chair Garrett Love. Ranking Senate Ag Member Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) said, “The easiest way to give our farmers the relief they need is to end the tariff taxes for good.”
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