Politics & Government
Finding A Long Term Farm Aid Fix After Huge Agricultural Losses
While these one-time payments are expected to provide some relief, some farmers and economists want to see a long-term farm bill.
December 1, 2025
The Trump administration proposed $12 billion in aid to farmers to help recover from temporary market disruptions and high production costs.
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However, the administration did not mention the effect of the tariffs that Trump put into place, which critics have said are responsible for decreased agricultural exports and hurting farmers’ bottom lines.
While these one-time payments are expected to provide some relief, some farmers and economists want to see a long-term farm bill.
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In Episode 8, we’re handing the reins to our States Newsroom colleagues at the Kansas Reflector. Over in Topeka, the Kansas Reflector Podcast spoke with Jennifer Ifft, an extension specialist in agriculture policy at Kansas State University.
Ifft talked with Kansas Reflector senior reporter Morgan Chilson about why long-term aid from the federal government is needed to support farmers.
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