From fields to fridges: How the government shutdown is impacting farmers across America

From fields to fridges: How the government shutdown is impacting farmers across America

The ongoing government shutdown is causing uncertainty for farmers, freezing critical aid and potentially leading to volatile food prices at grocery stores.

An extended government shutdown will continue to impact farmers

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Trump Farmer Aid: Shutdown Relief Plan

Trump Administration Prepares $12 Billion in Aid for Farmers Amid Government Shutdown Table of Contents Trump… The post Trump Farmer Aid: Shutdown Relief Plan appeared first on TIme News.

U.S. Dairy is Feeling the Effects of the Government Shutdown - Southern Farm Network

The government shutdown has created a domino effect of challenges across the agriculture industry, and dairy is no exception. Chris Galen, the senior vice president of member services and strategic initiatives with the National Milk Producers Federation, said the lack of federal dairy reports is impacting market transparency and overall dairy economics. “Prices have been really decent this year, but certain commodities like butter have really dr…

Ag Secretary Rollins says shutdown holding up emergency farm aid | Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network

As the government shutdown continues farmers are yet to receive funds in emergency aid and the money will not be distributed until the shutdown ends and the government is fully operational. USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins told Fox News recently that emergency aid will be disbursed to row crop growers when the shutdown is over. https://d30hko96l9xirl.cloudfront.net/Iowamediafolder/2025/10/1020rollins1.mp3 Rollins says it is not just the trade wars t

Compeer’s Economic Minute – Impacts of Government Shutdown on Agricultural Economy and Market Trends

In this episode with Ag Economist Dr. Megan Roberts, we discuss the economic impacts of a government shutdown on farmers, delayed USDA data releases, and potential impacts on government payments. She highlights the importance of monitoring controllable factors like crop management and basis levels, macroeconomic factors like unemployment and inflation, and their influence on interest […] The post Compeer’s Economic Minute – Impacts of Government…