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October 18, 2026
Trump Announces New Harvest Fuel Relief Program with $8 Billion Aid for Farmers
- President Trump announced an $8 billion aid package through the new Harvest Fuel Relief program to support farmers impacted by record diesel prices.
- Diesel prices reached a high of $6.53 per gallon, significantly affecting agricultural operations, although they have slightly decreased to $6.32 per gallon.
- The USDA will announce payment rates for major commodity crops in November, with farmers not needing crop insurance to qualify for the aid.
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- Trump suspends federal diesel taxes to help farmers, but states issue warningsOct 18, 2026 at 12:00 PM · NPR
- Trump announces $8B relief program for farmersOct 20, 2026 at 2:10 AM · The Hill
- Trump Announces $8 Billion Plan to Cover Farm LossesOct 20, 2026 at 9:13 AM · NYT
- Trump continues midterm campaign blitz in North Carolina – US politics liveOct 20, 2026 at 12:14 PM · The Guardian
- Trump pledges $8 billion in relief for farmers struggling with soaring diesel pricesOct 20, 2026 at 12:36 PM · CBS News
- The Trump administration plans to hand out another $8 billion in direct payments to U.S. farmers who face losses from market disruptions and high fuel costsOct 20, 2026 at 12:45 PM · WSJ
- Farmers to get one-time payments from $8 billion program, Trump says: What to knowOct 20, 2026 at 3:31 PM · The Hill