See the below statement from Randy Kron, president of Indiana Farm Bureau, about the announcement President Trump made yesterday regarding bridge payments for farmers:

“Indiana Farm Bureau is encouraged by President Trump’s aid package announcement for farmers yesterday, which comes at a time when margins are below breakeven for many crops, farm bankruptcies are on the rise and profits will be scarce going into 2026. This financial support for Indiana farmers will help offset losses and provide a bridge until farm bill enhancements from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act go into effect. We’re hopeful this will help stabilize the farm economy, sustain rural communities and maintain affordable food prices so Hoosier farmers don’t have to go into a new year with even more uncertainty.”