Boozman Renews Commitment to More Farm Aid | Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network

Boozman says $12B farm aid package falls short, urges more support for farmers

WASHINGTON — Congress has approved some $12 billion in farm aid for American farmers, but U.S. Senator John Boozman of Arkansas said that’s not nearly enough. “I think we all realize that this is still not enough to stop the bleeding in farm country,” Boozman said. Boozman is the chairman of the Senate Committee on […] The post Boozman says $12B farm aid package falls short, urges more support for farmers appeared first on Stuttgart Daily Leader.

Boozman renews commitment to more farm aid | Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network

Senate Ag Chair John Boozman renewed his commitment to more farm aid during a committee hearing this week. Despite acknowledging USDA’s earlier $12 billion in farm aid as a big push for the industry, Boozman pointed out the need for more to be done to stop the bleeding. https://d30hko96l9xirl.cloudfront.net/Iowamediafolder/2026/06/06122026-boozman-01.mp3 According to Boozman, the rise of new challenges for producers stresses the need to provide them with adequate support. Accompanied by John Hoeven, top Ag appropriator Boozman met with House Ag Chair GT Thompson on $15 billion in possible new aid. https://d30hko96l9xirl.cloudfront.net/Iowamediafolder/2026/06/06122026-boozman-02.mp3 USDA Secretary Rollins ensured attention to this critical matter was relevant even at the highest sphere of power with President Trump backing more aid during a farm event in Wisconsin. Rollins is hoping for collaboration between all parties involved to ease the situation for U.S. farmers. https://d30hko96l9xirl.cloudfront.net/Iowamediafolder/2026/06/06122026-rollins-03.mp3 For top Senate Ag Democrat Amy Klobuchar farm downturn has been on the rise. https://d30hko96l9xirl.cloudfront.net/Iowamediafolder/2026/06/06122026-klobuchar-04.mp3 Vermont Democrat Peter Welch calls for farmers impact in the economy to be recognized and rewarded in a fair way. https://d30hko96l9xirl.cloudfront.net/Iowamediafolder/2026/06/06122026-welch-05.mp3 For more information, visit agriculture.senate.gov.