JANUARY 9, 2026 | VOLUME 29 | ISSUE 1
Farm Bureau Press FARMER BRIDGE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
A PEEK INSIDE
The United States Department of Agricultrue has released official payment rates for the Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA) Program, which provides onetime payments to eligible producers to help offset losses caused by weak markets, high input costs, and trade disruptions. Payments will be calculated using 2025 planted acres reported to the Farm Service Agency (FSA). USDA payment rates for key Arkansas Commodities: • Corn: $44.36 per acre • Soybeans: $30.88 per acre
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• Wheat: $39.35 per acre • Rice: $132.89 per acre • Cotton: $117.35 per acre • Sorghum: $48.11 per acre • Peanuts: $55.65 per acre Arkansas Grassroots Leadership Program, Page 3
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A PUBLICATION OF THE ARKANSAS FARM BUREAU FEDERATION