The Trump Administration announced crop disaster assistance for farmers on November 17, 2025. Over 2,000 county FSA offices reopened to support farmers during the government shutdown. This initiative aims to ensure continuous access to USDA services during harvest season.
The assistance program was announced on November 17, 2025, by President Donald J. Trump and USDA Secretary Brooke L. Rollins. It focuses on providing services to farmers amid a government shutdown.
The announcement does not specify any hazards related to the crop disaster assistance. The program aims to mitigate risks faced by farmers during the harvest.
No incidents or injuries have been reported in connection with this assistance program. The announcement focuses on support for farmers.
Farmers can access services at over 2,000 reopened county FSA offices. For more information, visit the USDA website.
For inquiries, contact the USDA at 1-800-XXX-XXXX or visit their website at https://www.usda.gov/ . The specific page for this announcement is https://www.usda.gov/about-usda/news/press-releases/2025/11/17/trump-administration-delivers-second-stage-crop-disaster-assistance-farmers.
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