WASHINGTON — The Department of Agriculture has announced commodity payment rates under its new Farmer Bridge Assistance Program, and the move could directly affect farmers here in Lenawee County.
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, eligible producers who planted qualifying row crops in 2025 will receive one-time per-acre payments beginning in February.
Lenawee County is one of southern Michigan’s most agriculturally heavy counties, with thousands of acres devoted primarily to corn, soybeans, and wheat; all crops are included in the payment program.
Under the announced rates, corn acres qualify for more than $44 per acre, while soybeans are set at just over $35 per acre, and wheat at nearly $40 per acre.
USDA officials say the payments are intended to help offset rising input costs and provide short-term stability as farmers plan for the 2026 growing season.
Eligible producers will receive pre-filled applications, with payments expected by the end of February.
More information is available through local Farm Service Agency offices or online at fsa.usda.gov.