As farmers face up to 30% higher fuel costs, the Trump administration is promising help in the form of $8 billion in one-time payments, according to an Oct. 21 report by Wisconsin Public Radio.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture said the money would be distributed to farmers through the Harvest Fuel Relief program.
Due to war-related disruptions in global fuel markets, American farmers are paying more for fuel and oil expenses this year.
An earlier Farmer Bridge Assistance program distributed $12 billion to farmers, prioritizing funding for crops such as corn and soybeans.
