(Nov. 17, 2025 – WASHINGTON, D.C.) Three days after the government reopened and despite the radical left Democrat caused shutdown, President Donald J. Trump and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins continue to put Farmers First, including the unprecedented move to reopen over 2,000 county FSA offices in the middle of the government shutdown so farmers could continue to access U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) services during harvest. Today, the USDA will continue to support farmers and will release billions in disaster assistance for those recovering from natural disasters across the country.

“President Trump continues to put Farmers First and provide relief to American farmers reeling from the devastating natural disasters that struck across the United States in 2023 and 2024. The continued financial success of our farming and ranching operations is a national security priority,” said Secretary Brooke Rollins. “USDA is doing whatever it takes to make good on President Trump’s promise to expedite disaster recovery assistance to U.S. farmers and ranchers, ensuring viability, prosperity, and longevity for these men and women who dedicate their entire lives to our nation’s food, fiber and fuel production. The majority of payments from the first stage are already in the hands of producers helping them prepare for and invest in the next crop year.”

USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is delivering more than $16 billion in total Congressionally approved SDRP assistance. This is on top of over $9.3 billion in Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP) assistance to over 560,000 row crop farmers and over $705 million in Emergency Livestock Relief Program (ELRP) assistance to over 220,000 ranchers. Stage Two of SDRP covers eligible crop, tree, bush and vine losses that were not covered under Stage One program provisions, including non-indemnified (shallow loss), uncovered and quality losses. For Stage Two program details, including fact sheets, please visit fsa.usda.gov/sdrp.

The first stage, announced in July, remains available to producers who received an indemnity under crop insurance or the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) for eligible crop losses due to qualifying 2023 and 2024 natural disaster events. FSA county offices will begin accepting SDRP Stage Two applications on November 24, 2025. Producers have until April 30, 2026, to apply for both Stage One and Stage Two assistance. FSA is establishing block grants with Connecticut, Hawaii, Maine, and Massachusetts that cover crop losses; therefore, producers with losses on land physically located in these states are not eligible for SDRP program payments.

Since March 2025, USDA has supported U.S. farmers and ranchers with more than $16 billion in supplemental disaster assistance mandated by Congress in the American Relief Act, 2025 including $9.3 billion through the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program, over $1 billion through the Emergency Livestock Relief Program and, to date, more than $5.7 billion in SDRP Stage One payments.

Milk and On-Farm Stored Crop Loss Assistance

The Milk Loss Program provides up to $1.65 million in payments to eligible dairy operations for milk that was dumped or removed without compensation from the commercial milk market because of a qualifying natural disaster event in 2023 and/or 2024.

Producers who suffered losses of eligible harvested commodities while stored in on-farm structures in 2023 and/or 2024 due to a qualifying natural disaster event may be eligible for assistance through the On-Farm Stored Commodity Loss Program, which provides for up to $5 million to impacted producers.

The enrollment period to apply for milk and on-farm stored commodity losses is Nov. 24, 2025, through Jan. 23, 2026. Information and fact sheets for both programs are available online at fsa.usda.gov/mlp for milk loss and fsa.usda.gov/ofsclp for on-farm stored commodity losses.

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Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture

(Aug. 25, 2025 – WASHINGTON, D.C.) Last week, the White House released a statement regarding the Framework on an Agreement on Reciprocal, Fair, and Balanced Trade (“Framework Agreement”) made by the United States (U.S.) and the European Union (EU).

According to the U.S. EU Joint Statement, The European Union intends to eliminate tariffs on all U.S. industrial goods and to provide preferential market access for a wide range of U.S. agricultural goods. Additionally, the European Union and the United States have committed to work together to address non-tariff barriers affecting trade in food and agricultural products.

For almost a decade, the U.S. peanut industry has advocated for EU trade solutions, specifically regarding non-tariff barriers the industry has faced due to EU sampling protocols. The EU has been a long-time importer of U.S. peanuts, and the U.S. peanut industry appreciates the Trump Administration’s efforts to assist in strengthening one of our top export markets.

“We are grateful for the efforts made by the Trump Administration to identify solutions to the non-tariff trade barrier issues the U.S. peanut industry has been facing. The European Union has the potential to be one of our strongest export markets, but we have continued  at a significant disadvantage over our export competitors. This agreement provides a sense of security to the U.S. peanut industry with the knowledge that the Administration has prioritized resolving unfair, non-tariff trade barriers for U.S. agricultural products,” said Jamie Brown, United States Peanut Federation Chairman.

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The United States Peanut Federation (USPF) is comprised of the Southern Peanut Farmers Federation, the American Peanut Shellers Association, and the National Peanut Buying Points Association. USPF serves as a unified voice in Washington D.C. for all sectors of the peanut industry and advocates actively for strong agricultural policy. For additional information, contact Lorene Parker at (202) 543-7464 or by emailing lparker@reddingfirm.com.

Legislation Includes Key Peanut Provisions

(July 3, 2025 – WASHINGTON, D.C.) Today, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass the final version of H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, in a 218-214 vote. This follows the U.S. Senate passage of the legislation in a in a 51-50 vote Tuesday, with Vice President JD Vance casting the vote required to break the tie. The United States Peanut Federation (USPF) applauds the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives for working diligently to pass this legislation and send it to the President’s desk for final approval.

The U.S. House Agriculture Committee and U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee both prioritized many typical Farm Bill provisions to be included in this budget legislation package, additions which focused on investments in rural America. The final legislation included meaningful provisions for the peanut industry, including an increase in the reference price for the Price Loss Coverage (PLC) program, a voluntary base acres update, a marketing loan increase, and modified payment limitations that reflect increased costs of production.

 Specifically, this legislation:

• Increases the peanut reference price from $535/ton to $630/ton, beginning with the 2025 crop year
• Provides an additional 30 million new base acres, beginning with the 2026   crop year
• Increases the peanut marketing loan from $355/ton to $390/ton, beginning with the 2026 crop year
• Increases payment limitations from $125,000 to $155,000 per entity
• Includes a separate peanut payment limit set at $155,000 per entity

USPF commends the efforts of Congressional agricultural leaders for working tirelessly to protect peanut industry provisions and ensure these meaningful policies were included in the final legislation. During the U.S. Senate approval process, the peanut industry and other agriculture commodity industries faced a challenge with an amendment offered by U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) to restrict payment limits. USPF joined over 40 agriculture groups in signing a letter to Senate leadership to oppose the amendment, and on June 30, Senator Grassley withdrew his amendment.

“The peanut industry has struggled over the past several years due to increases in farm inputs, labor shortages, and trade barriers. This inclusion of peanut provisions in the budget legislation package is significant in our efforts to provide producers with the tools and assistance they need to continue to produce our nation’s food, fuel, and fiber. USPF applauds the Members of Congress who supported rural communities by voting to advance this important legislation. We are grateful to U.S. House Agriculture Committee Chairman GT Thompson and U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman for their hard work and leadership in ensuring the much-needed provisions for the peanut industry were included in the final version of this bill,” said Jamie Brown, U.S. Peanut Federation Chairman.

“The budget legislation passed today reflects a strong response to the peanut industry’s continued discussions about challenging economic conditions. Alabama peanut growers appreciate the U.S. House Agriculture Committee and U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee for their actions taken to address these issues. After two extensions of the 2018 Farm Bill, producers currently have no viable safety net in today’s economy. The peanut provisions in this package address these outdated farm bill provisions and provide a chance to quickly improve financial conditions for growers. We applaud Congress for prioritizing the advancement of this legislation,” said Carl Sanders, Alabama Peanut Producers Association President.

“The budget reconciliation package provides much-needed financial relief to the peanut industry. Peanut growers have faced significant economic strain due to high production expenses and low commodity prices. The detrimental financial situation has made increasing the reference price essential to preserving the farm safety net. The legislation passed today contains our industry’s top policy priorities, and we are thankful for the urgency in passing this bill,” said Joe Boddiford, Georgia Peanut Commission Chairman.

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The United States Peanut Federation (USPF) is comprised of the Southern Peanut Farmers Federation, the American Peanut Shellers Association, and the National Peanut Buying Points Association. USPF serves as a unified voice in Washington D.C. for all sectors of the peanut industry and advocates actively for strong agricultural policy. For additional information, contact Lorene Parker at (202) 543-7464 or by emailing lparker@reddingfirm.com.

Agriculture Title Includes Key Peanut Provisions

(July 1, 2025 – WASHINGTON, D.C.) The United States Peanut Federation (USPF) applauds the U.S. Senate for working diligently to pass H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act earlier today. The bill passed by a 51-50 vote, with Vice President JD Vance casting the vote required to break the tie.

U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman’s proposed legislation portion focused on Investment in Rural America. The Senate bill is similar to the bill first passed by the U.S. House, containing several important provisions for the U.S. peanut industry, including an increase in the Price Loss Coverage (PLC) reference price, an update for base acres, a marketing loan increase, and payment limitations that reflect increased costs of production.

“We are grateful to the U.S. Senate and U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman for their hard work in ensuring the much-needed provisions for the peanut industry were included in this bill. We now urge the U.S. House to act quickly in their review process and final passage of the legislation package,” stated Jamie Brown, U.S. Peanut Federation Chairman.

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The United States Peanut Federation (USPF) is comprised of the Southern Peanut Farmers Federation, the American Peanut Shellers Association, and the National Peanut Buying Points Association. USPF serves as a unified voice in Washington D.C. for all sectors of the peanut industry and advocates actively for strong agricultural policy. For additional information, contact Lorene Parker at (202) 543-7464 or by emailing lparker@reddingfirm.com.

Agriculture Title Includes Key Peanut Provisions

(June 13, 2025 – WASHINGTON, D.C.) The United States Peanut Federation (USPF) is grateful to the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry for their efficient and effective work in preparing their version of bill text for the budget legislation package.

U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman’s proposed legislation is similar to the recently passed U.S. House Agriculture Committee legislation that focuses on Investment in Rural America. The proposed Senate bill contains several important provisions for the U.S. peanut industry, including an increase in the Price Loss Coverage (PLC) reference price, an update for base acres, a marketing loan increase, and payment limitations that reflect increased costs of production. This legislation was released by the Committee last night and will soon undergo a parliamentary review process before being considered on the Senate floor.

“This bill takes a commonsense approach to reforming SNAP—cutting waste, increasing state accountability, and helping recipients transition to self-sufficiency through work and training. It’s about being good stewards of taxpayer dollars while giving folks the tools to succeed. At the same time, our farmers and ranchers are facing real challenges, which have been unaddressed for too long. This legislation delivers the risk management tools and updated farm bill safety net they need to keep producing the safest, most abundant and affordable food, fuel, and fiber in the world. It’s an investment in rural America and the future of agriculture,” Chairman Boozman said.

“The United States Peanut Federation (USPF) is pleased to support the Senate Agriculture Committee’s budget reconciliation text which addresses the current challenging economic times for the U.S. peanut industry. Following the passage of the House Agriculture Committee’s budget legislation, the Senate Agriculture Committee worked diligently to complete their version of the legislation, which includes provisions for our industry’s success. Peanut farmers are struggling financially due to the impacts of rising costs of production and low commodity prices. There have been two extensions of the 2018 Farm Bill which, due to antiquated data, provides little in the form of a safety net for producers in today’s marketplace. The Senate Agriculture Committee’s bill addresses these outdated farm bill provisions, updates key pieces of the farm safety net, and supports commodity export, research, and marketing efforts. This bill assures that growers, agribusinesses, and rural communities can move forward with confidence in farm policy for the foreseeable future,” stated USPF Chairman Jamie Brown.

“Peanut growers continue to face challenges as costs of production have long outpaced market prices. Unfortunately, peanut growers have seen no signs of hope for improvement in the 2025 crop nor the 2026 crop year. The U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee’s budget package contains our industry’s top policy priorities. We are thankful for the urgency in releasing this legislative text and are pleased to support the Committee’s bill. We encourage the U.S. Senate to pass the full reconciliation package, including the Agriculture Committee’s provisions,” commented Joe Boddiford, Chairman of the Georgia Peanut Commission.

Alabama Peanut Producers Association President Carl Sanders stated, “The U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee’s proposed budget legislation is very important to Alabama peanut growers. Capitol Hill has listened to the peanut industry’s concerns about the current economic conditions, and we appreciate how the Committee has worked to address them. We believe the peanut provisions included in this budget legislation package are the peanut industry’s best opportunity to address significant financial conditions for growers as soon as possible.”

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The United States Peanut Federation (USPF) is comprised of the Southern Peanut Farmers Federation, the American Peanut Shellers Association, and the National Peanut Buying Points Association. USPF serves as a unified voice in Washington D.C. for all sectors of the peanut industry and advocates actively for strong agricultural policy. For additional information, contact Lorene Parker at (202) 543-7464 or by emailing lparker@reddingfirm.com.

Agriculture Title Includes Key Peanut Provisions

(May 16, 2025 – WASHINGTON, D.C.) The United States Peanut Federation (USPF) applauds the U.S. House Committee on Agriculture for passing Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson’s budget legislation that focuses on Investment in Rural America.

Chairman Thompson’s proposed bill contained several important provisions for the U.S. peanut industry, including an increase in the Price Loss Coverage (PLC) reference price, an update for base acres, marketing loan increase, and payment limitations that reflect increased costs of production. This legislation was passed by the House Agriculture Committee and will soon be considered on the House floor as part of the full budget legislation package.

Chairman Thompson stated, “We’re strengthening the farm safety net and delivering critical support to the farmers, workers, and communities that keep America fed. These commonsense solutions help build a stronger, more resilient rural America. I’m grateful to my colleagues on the Committee for their hard work, and I look forward to passing this bill in the House and delivering results for families across the country.”

“The United States Peanut Federation (USPF) is pleased to support the House Agriculture Committee’s Budget Reconciliation bill, which addresses the current challenging economic times for the U.S. peanut industry. With the impact of rising costs of production and low commodity prices, farmers are struggling financially. There have been two extensions of the 2018 Farm Bill which, due to antiquated data, provides little in the form of a safety net for producers in today’s marketplace. The Agriculture Committee’s bill addresses these outdated farm bill provisions, updates key pieces of the farm safety net, and supports commodity export, research, and marketing efforts. This bill assures that growers, agribusinesses, and rural communities can move forward with confidence in farm policy for the foreseeable future,” stated USPF Chairman Jamie Brown.

“Costs of production continue to outpace market prices for peanut growers. We don’t see this situation improving for the 2025 crop nor the 2026 crop year. The U.S. House Agriculture Committee’s Budget package contains the top policy priorities for U.S. peanut growers and the peanut industry. We are pleased to support the Committee’s bill and encourage the U.S. House of Representatives to pass the Reconciliation package, including the Agriculture Committee’s provisions,” commented Joe Boddiford, Chairman of the Georgia Peanut Commission.

Alabama Peanut Producers Association President Carl Sanders stated, “The U.S. House Agriculture Committee passed Budget Reconciliation bill is good for Alabama peanut growers. The Committee listened to the peanut industry’s concerns about the economic conditions in Rural America and moved to address them. We believe the peanut provisions in the House Bill are the peanut industry’s best opportunity to address these significant financial conditions for growers.”

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The United States Peanut Federation (USPF) is comprised of the Southern Peanut Farmers Federation, the American Peanut Shellers Association, and the National Peanut Buying Points Association. USPF serves as a unified voice in Washington D.C. for all sectors of the peanut industry and advocates actively for strong agricultural policy. For additional information, contact Lorene Parker at (202) 543-7464 or by emailing lparker@reddingfirm.com.