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USDA freezes farmer funding for some programs, conservation contracts

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has frozen some funding for farmers amid a sweeping review, despite previous assurances from the Trump administration that such programs would remain unaffected.
Farmers are facing increased economic uncertainty due to the freeze, as many have struggled with low crop prices for several years.
Rob Larew, president of the National Farmers Union, stated that farmers are not receiving expected payments from USDA conservation programs, adding to economic pressure.
Skylar Holden shared on TikTok that he signed a contract with USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service for $240,000 for various improvements.

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Inforum

Despite assurances, USDA freezes farmer funding for some programs, contracts

The news comes as a surprise to a community that voted overwhelmingly for Donald Trump in the past three presidential elections

12 days ago·Fargo, United States

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Anchorage Daily News

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Farmers on the hook for millions after Trump freezes USDA funds

The White House had repeatedly said the funding freeze would not impact benefits that go directly to individuals.

12 days ago·Anchorage, United States

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News Dakota

Farmers Hit by USDA Funding Freeze

(NAFB.com) – USDA is withholding funds from farmers for conservation programs, despite the White House stating last week that funds to individuals would not be frozen. Contractors for conservation programs also have been affected by a funding freeze. The Iowa Soybean Association, for instance, cited in a letter to lawmakers that $11 million owed to farmers is at risk. Farmers are learning their conservation payments are frozen because those cont…

13 days ago

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Political Wire

Trump Stiffs Farmers After He Freezes Funds

“Farmers report missing millions of dollars of funding they were promised by the U.S. Agriculture Department, despite promises from the Trump administration that a federal funding freeze would not apply to projects directly benefiting individuals,” the Washington Post reports.

13 days ago·New York, United States

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Business Standard

USDA freezes farmer funding for some programmes, conservation contracts

The impact has been immediate and wide-ranging, from cash assistance for ranchers to fix cattle watering systems to help for corn growers wanting to plant cover crops that curb wind erosion

15 days ago·India

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U.S. News

USDA Freezes Farmer Funding for Some Programs, Conservation Contracts

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16 days ago·New York, United States

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