Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA) Program

Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA) Program is a grant from USDA Farm Service Agency that funds American farmers through a one-time bridge payment program totaling $11 billion, with an additional $1 billion available for supplemental assistance. The program provides direct financial relief to farmers facing economic hardship, helping bridge gaps in farm income and support agricultural operations.

Eligible recipients include active American farmers across all commodity types. Farmers can access program information and applications through the USDA Landmark portal. The program represents one of the largest single agricultural assistance commitments in recent USDA history.

[](https://landmark. usda. gov/fba) USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is providing $11 billion through a one-time bridge payment to American farmers with an additional $1 billion available for additional commodities.

This assistance provides producers with a bridge until the benefits of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) are available. These bridge payments are authorized under the Commodity Credit Corporation Charter Act. Pre-filled FBA applications will be available to producers who timely filed their 2025 crop acreage report for eligible commodities.

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### Apply at your Local FSA Office In addition to applying online, producers can also request their pre-filled FBA application from their FSA county office.

Completed FBA applications can be returned to FSA county offices by one of the following methods: * Electronically using Box and One-span ### Application Requirements Producers must have the following forms on file with FSA for the 2025 crop year: * Form AD-2047, Customer Data Worksheet * Form CCC-901, Member Information for Legal Entities (if applicable) * Form CCC-902I (if applicable), Farm Operating Plan for an Individual * Form CCC-902E (if applicable), Farm Operating Plan for an entity * Form CCC-941, Average Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) Certification and Consent to Disclosure of Tax Information * AD-1026, Highly Erodible Land Conservation (HELC) and Wetland Conservation (WC) Certification * SF-3881, ACH Vendor/ Miscellaneous Payment Enrollment Form (Direct Deposit) Most producers, especially those who have previously participated in FSA programs, will likely have these forms on file.

However, those who are uncertain and want to confirm the status of their forms, can contact their local FSA county office. Producers have until April 17, 2026, to submit their completed application. Only one application is required for all FBA eligible commodities nationwide.

### FBA Payments and Calculator Payments will be issued as applications are approved and will be calculated using a flat payment rate for the eligible commodity multiplied by the eligible reported acres. There will not be a payment factor. Payments are based on acreage and not production.

An FBA payment calculator is available to help eligible producers estimate payments. To be eligible, producers must meet the following requirements: * Be actively engaged in farming. * Have risk and interest in the eligible planted commodity.

* Report eligible acres for the 2025 crop year by 5 p. m. ET on Dec.

19, 2025 The following commodities are eligible for FBA: Barley, Chickpeas, Corn, Cotton, Lentils, Oats, Peanuts, Peas, Rice, Sorghum, Soybeans, Wheat, Canola, Crambe, Flax, Mustard, Rapeseed, Safflower, Sesame, and Sunflower. All intended uses for FBA eligible commodities are eligible excluding grazing, experimental, green manure, left standing, or cover crops.

Below are the payment rates for the FBA eligible commodities that triggered a payment. Crambe had no reported crop acres in 2025 and rapeseed did not trigger an eligible loss. The remaining $1 billion of the $12 billion in bridge payments will be reserved for commodities not covered in the FBA program.

To learn more, read the Feb. 13, 2026 announcement about the new Assistance for Specialty Crop Farmers (ASCF) Program. Anyone interested in providing data showing economic impacts due to increased input costs or trade disruptions for commodities not named under this assistance can share information via email atfarmerbridge@usda.

gov **Feb. 23 – April 17, 2026 –**FBA enrollment period **Feb. 28, 2026 -** Producers who qualify for FBA assistance can expect FSA to start issuing payments FBA payments will be based on 2025 reported acres, Economic Research Service cost of production, and the World Agriculture Supply and Demand Estimate Report.

Double crop acres, including all initial and subsequently planted crops, are eligible. Prevent plant acres are not eligible. The FBA payment limit is $155,000 per producer.

The average adjusted gross income (AGI) limitation relating to limits on payments for persons or legal entities, excluding joint ventures and general partnerships, with certain levels of AGI apply. Specifically, a person or legal entity with an AGI (as defined in 7 CFR Part 1400) that exceeds $900,000 is not eligible to receive FBA payments.

Crop insurance linkage is not required; however, USDA strongly urges producers to take advantage of the new OBBBA risk management tools to best protect against future price risk and volatility.

Assistance for Specialty Crop Farmers (ASCF) Program USDA’s Farm Service Agency is providing $1 billion through a one-time bridge payment for specialty crops, sugar, and commodities not covered through the previously announced Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA) program. These bridge payments are authorized under the Commodity Credit Corporation Charter Act. ASCF payments are based on reported 2025 planted acres.

**March 13, 2026 (by 5 p. m. ET)** – deadline to ensure 2025 crop acreage reports are factual and accurate for eligible ASCF crops.

**End of March** – commodity specific payment rates will be released. ### ASCF Eligible Commodities Frequently Asked Questions