USDA Issues Second Supplemental Disaster Payment to Farmers, Extends Program Deadline The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the release of a second Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP) payment to eligible farmers impacted by natural disasters in 2023 and 2024, while also extending the application deadline for the program. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins made the announcement in Higginsville, Missouri, emphasizing the administration’s commitment to supporting farmers during a challenging economic period. The extension of the deadline, now set for August 12, 2026, allows producers and the Farm Service Agency (FSA) additional time to address potential changes in program applications that could affect payment calculations. The SDRP payments, initially set at a 35% payment factor, have been increased to 70%, meaning eligible producers with approved applications will receive an additional 35% of their calculated payment. This adjustment applies to both Stage 1 and Stage 2 of the program, ensuring greater financial support for disaster-impacted farmers. Rollins highlighted the administration’s efforts to strengthen the farm safety net, noting that the extension of the deadline and the additional payment reflect the government’s prioritization of farmers’ needs. The USDA has already disbursed $6.7 billion in SDRP payments to eligible producers as part of broader disaster assistance efforts. Combined with other programs, the Trump administration’s initiatives have provided over $17.9 billion in supplemental disaster aid mandated by Congress through the American Relief Act, 2025. This includes $9.3 billion from the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program, nearly $1.#brooke_rollins #usda #farm_service_agency #emergency_commodity_assistance_program #emergency_livestock_relief_program
