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Record farm payouts come as subsidies projected to top 30% of net farm income

(The Center Square) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced a record near $14 billion payout through two farmer safety net programs – not the first time the Trump administration has announced record amounts of taxpayer funding to America’s farmers.

In fact, 2026 is on track to be a record year for federal farm assistance, according to former chief USDA economist Joseph Glauber, likely toppin…

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