Duvall Notes Aid Is Appreciated, But More Work Needs To Be Done

Last week, USDA announced billions of dollars in economic assistance for America’s farmers impacted by trade wars and tariffs.  American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall says while this aid will have an immediate impact for producers that get a check, it isn’t a cure for the many challenges facing farm country.

“These payments will help farm families cover critical operating costs, keep equipment running and secure financing for next season, providing some certainty during uncertain times,” Duvall said.

He added while farmers are thankful for this assistance, he noted more work needs to be done.

“They’re suffering from several years of operating in the red. And many fruit, vegetable, tree nut, and nursery growers are facing the same rise in costs and instability in the marketplace, but they will receive less than ten percent of the bridge support," Duvall said.  "We look forward to working with leaders in Washington to ensure farm families receive support that matches the scale of what they’ve endured.”

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