blog posts Trump bailout for trade-ravaged US farmers expected this week Oct 8, 2025 11:15 am by ReutersIllinois in the News Share on Facebook Tweet Email Images Reuters (Oct. 6) Direct payments to farmers are statutorily capped at $350 million, a fraction of the sum being discussed. Another funding source that could be used, but it hasn't been refilled because of the shutdown, says Prof. Jonathan Coppess. Share on Facebook Tweet Email