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Oct 20, 2026 at 12:12 AM ET
Trump announces $8 billion farmer support program
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Donald Trump said the United States will launch an $8 billion support program for farmers to offset diesel costs. The Department of Agriculture said payments would be administered by its Farm Service Agency. The pledge was among a series of financial commitments Trump made ahead of the November midterm elections.
WHO: Donald Trump announced the program; the Department of Agriculture said its Farm Service Agency would administer the payments.
WHAT: Trump said the United States will launch an $8 billion program to help farmers offset diesel costs.
WHEN: Reported Oct 19, 2026 at 11:08 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: The program is intended to help farmers offset diesel costs.
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