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Trump says brighter days are ahead for American farmers

By Kirk Siegler

Published January 2, 2026 at 4:37 PM EST

President Trump says 2026 will be better for American farmers, thanks in part to $12 billion in new federal "bridge payments." But do farmers share that optimism?

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