President Trump requested a nearly $88 billion supplemental funding package to support the military and provide $11.1 billion in aid for farmers.
The administration announced a request for a nearly $88 billion supplemental funding package to bolster the military and provide economic relief to the agricultural sector. President Trump asked Congress to pass the measure last month, which includes $11.1 billion specifically for farmers struggling with high input costs and low crop prices. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins is scheduled to testify before the Senate Appropriations Committee on Tuesday regarding the request. The funding comes as lawmakers race against a legislative clock to pass several key items before a five-week recess. These include a plan to allow year-round, voluntary sales of E15 ethanol blends and a separate House Republican plan to revamp federal election-security laws. While the administration seeks to stabilize the ag economy, farmers face a challenging environment. A recent study found that net farm income in Iowa fell 53% between 2022 and 2024 due to surging costs for machinery, seed, and fertilizer. Congress is now working to secure bipartisan support for a modernized farm bill before the August break.