The Alabama Farmers Federation praised the $12 billion in aid for farmers announced by President Donald Trump on Monday.

The aid package follows the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program and disaster payments issued earlier in 2025, and the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill, which included updates farmers sought in a farm bill.

"Today's announcement is yet another demonstration of President Trump's commitment to the American farmer," said Alabama Farmers Federation President Jimmy Parnell. "As he works to level the playing field for U.S. agriculture on the world market, these relief payments will help farmers weather the storm of low commodity prices brought about by the Biden Administration's neglect of international trade for four years."

The bulk of the aid package — about $11 b

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