Source: House Committee on Agriculture Chairman GT Thompson
WASHINGTON, DC — House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (PA-15) issued the following statement after Secretary Brooke Rollins announced USDA would be issuing up to $10 billion directly to agricultural producers through the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP) for the 2024 crop year:
“Grappling with rising input costs, declining commodity prices, record debt levels, and a lingering agricultural trade deficit, America’s farmers and ranchers are teetering on the edge of a financial cliff. That’s exactly why I fought to ensure this assistance was included in last year’s continuing resolution.
“I commend the Trump Administration for moving swiftly to stand up this vital program and provide much-needed relief to farm country. Secretary Rollins and the team at USDA deserve credit for cutting through red tape and prioritizing farm families facing financial uncertainty.
“While this relief is a crucial financial bridge for many, it is no substitute for the enactment of a strong, five-year farm bill that delivers risk management tools our farmers can rely upon for the long run. I look forward to delivering on this promise in partnership with congressional colleagues and the Trump Administration.”
