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Farmers put plans, investments on hold under Trump USDA spending freeze

Farmers and food organizations are halting investments and cutting staff due to a USDA freeze on funding, as reported by more than two dozen farmers and agricultural support groups in seven states.
Currently, 500 tons of baled alfalfa remain untouched in fields, with overdue bills from a Colorado equipment manufacturer.
The USDA's freeze on humanitarian aid and a review of federal spending have disrupted agricultural markets, causing stress among farmers.
Dave Walton, a farmer in Muscatine County, Iowa, expressed disappointment, stating farmers expected the Trump administration to improve federal safety, not reduce it.

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Farmers Put Plans, Investments on Hold Under Trump USDA Spending Freeze

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Farmers put plans, investments on hold under Trump USDA spending freeze

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