The U.S. Department of Agriculture will reopen about 2,100 county offices on Thursday to help farmers and ranchers access $3 billion in aid, despite the ongoing federal shutdown.
USDA to open county offices, restart farmer aid despite shutdownhttps://t.co/0GzZQLPUee pic.twitter.com/lk03VLqveP
— The Washington Times (@WashTimes) October 23, 2025
Each Farm Service Agency office will be staffed with two paid workers to process farm loans, disaster aid, and crop insurance applications, the USDA said.
The move, backed by President Donald Trump, aims to ease financial pressure on rural communities hit by both the shutdown and market disruptions.
“This reflects the president’s commitment to farmers and ranchers,” a USDA spokesperson said.
While Democrats play politics, @POTUS is standing up for our farmers.
— Secretary Brooke Rollins (@SecRollins) October 21, 2025
This Thursday, @USDA will resume Farm Service Agency core operations, including critical services for farm loan processing, ARC/PLC payments, and other programs — over $3Billion in assistance farmers have… pic.twitter.com/oUy79obQ0e
However, Democrats on the House Agriculture Committee accused Trump and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins of using farmers’ struggles for “cheap political points,” noting the rising cost of food and health care.
BREAKING: While President Trump weighs importing beef from Argentina, a big announcement on beef prices is coming tomorrow per @SecRollins. @thehill @NewsNation pic.twitter.com/yWbuJrR7vj
— Blake Burman (@BlakeBurman) October 21, 2025
Some ranchers have also criticized Trump’s proposal to import Argentine beef and his recent trade aid to Argentina, saying such policies undercut U.S. producers.
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