USDA Ditches Race, Sex Perks in Farm Programs After Court Slap
Published Date: 7/10/2025
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Summary
The USDA is stopping special benefits based on race and sex in certain farm programs after a court ruling. This change affects farmers and others who got extra help before, and it means future benefits will be fair to everyone. These updates start soon and could change how money is given out in these programs.
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End of Race- and Sex-Based Farm Benefits
The U.S. Department of Agriculture will stop using the race- and sex-based "socially disadvantaged" designation to provide increased benefits in the covered farm programs. This change affects farmers and others who previously received extra help based on race or sex, and future program benefits will be provided without race- or sex-based preferences.
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