The US Department of Agriculture unveiled long-awaited details of its $12 billion aid package for farmers, with American growers of rice and cotton standing to get the biggest payments.
But while the payments were welcomed by farmers and industry groups — and fell broadly within expectations — many said the amounts weren’t sufficient to rescue the ailing farm economy.
Illinois farmer John Bartman said the payments for corn aren’t even enough to cover seed costs, which can run $50 to $100 per acre. “We can’t even buy a pizza for $30,” he said.
President Donald Trump