Federal Register #2026-17538

Correction to Farmer Bridge Assistance Program: Blue and Red Corn Eligibility Expanded

This opportunity involves a regulatory correction by the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC), part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, to the Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA) Program. - Government Buyer: - Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC), U.S. Department of Agriculture - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned; this is not a procurement action - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being requested - No part numbers or quantities specified - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Correction expands the definition of 'corn' to include blue and red corn as eligible commodities - Producers of blue and red corn are now eligible for FBA Program bridge payments - Application deadline for affected producers is extended - FBA Program provides up to $11 billion in one-time bridge payments to farmers impacted by trade disruptions and increased production costs - No procurement or purchasing activity is associated with this notice

Description

The Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) issued a correction to the Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA) Program final rule originally published on February 23, 2026. This correction amends the definition of "corn" to include blue and red corn as eligible commodities under the FBA Program. The FBA Program provides up to $11 billion in one-time bridge payments to American farmers affected by temporary trade market disruptions and increased production costs. The correction also extends the deadline for producers of blue and red corn to submit applications until September 28, 2026, with all eligibility forms due by April 19, 2027.

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