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Agriculture Secretary Says Federal Programs Strengthening Farm Economy in 2026

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 10:46 AM

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced Wednesday that U.S. farming is gaining strength in early 2026. She highlighted the opening of a new $11 billion federal assistance program and the distribution of disaster relief funds to states and processors.

The nation’s farming sector is experiencing positive growth as 2026 begins, according to Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins. Speaking at a Wednesday afternoon news briefing, Rollins announced that the Department of Agriculture has launched registration for the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program.

“Providing $11 billion in targeted support,” Rollins stated during the announcement. The secretary also highlighted the department’s extensive disaster relief efforts, noting “We’ve administered over 25 different disaster block grants with states and processors.”

The announcement signals federal commitment to supporting agricultural communities through both direct assistance and disaster recovery initiatives as the farming industry continues to navigate economic challenges.

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