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NAWG Welcomes Update on USDA Disaster Aid

For Immediate Release Contact:

Elizabeth Rivera | 202-547-7800 | erivera@wheatworld.org

NAWG Welcomes Update on USDA Disaster Aid

Washington, D.C. (May 8, 2025) – Yesterday, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins unveiled her plans and timeline for rolling out the nearly $21 billion in disaster assistance to farmers and ranchers, which was authorized on December 21, 2024.

The announcement comes on the heels of the timely rollout of the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP), which provided $10 billion in much-needed economic assistance for farmers nationwide. As of Monday, over $7.3 billion in critical aid was disbursed to farmers across the United States, including over $933 million for wheat farmers.

“NAWG appreciates Secretary Rollins and her USDA team’s hard work in rolling out ECAP earlier this spring and for working hard to get the disaster assistance pieces rolled out. We understand the long hours that go into standing up any disaster program, and this one is no different. Farmers from across the country have endured a host of natural disasters–in addition to economic challenges–and we appreciate the clear timeline for implementation,” said Pat Clements, NAWG President.

More information on the announcement and timeline can be found here on the USDA’s website.

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About NAWG

NAWG is the primary policy representative in Washington D.C. for wheat growers, working to ensure a better future for America’s growers, the industry and the general public. NAWG works with a team of 20 state wheat grower organizations to benefit the wheat industry at the national level. From their offices on Capitol Hill, NAWG’s staff members are in constant contact with state association representatives, NAWG grower leaders, Members of Congress, Congressional staff members, Administration officials and the public.