USDA opens farmer trade assistance portal

( February 23, 2026, 16:49 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The US Department of Agriculture has opened the enrollment period for the Farmer Bridge Assistance program to provide $11 billion in assistance to crop growers impacted by trade. The window for farmers to apply opens Feb. 23 and closes April 17. The USDA also announced $150 million in support for US sugar beet and sugar cane farmers under the program.Statements below:...

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