Applications are now open through August 15, 2025, for farmers interested in participating in the $10-billion Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP), which is being administered by USDA’s ...

The initial round of ECAP payments will only amount to 85% of the per-acre payment to ensure enough funding is available for all farmers who sign up for the program.

ECAP Recap The Emergency Commodity Assistance Program is a one-time payment to farmers included in the American Relief Act of 2025, which was passed by Congress and signed by President Biden in ...