The American Farm Bureau Federation said in November that aid was "urgently needed" as farm bankruptcies rose.

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President Donald Trump announced a $12 billion aid package for farmers impacted by trade wars and inflation.

The assistance includes $11 billion for a new Farmer Bridge Assistance program and $1 billion for other crops.

Iowa farmers have been significantly affected by trade disruptions, with farm income projected to drop and bankruptcies on the rise.

President Donald Trump unveiled a $12 billion assistance package for farmers hurt by ongoing trade wars and inflation.

“This relief will provide much-needed certainty to farmers as they get this year’s harvest to market and look ahead to next year’s crops," Trump said in announcing the farm aid during a Whi

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