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Frozen USDA funds hurting all levels of ag

The director of the Gardner Agricultural Policy Program at the University of Illinois says the Trump administration’s freezing of USDA funding is having far reaching consequences. Jonathan Coppess tells Brownfield, “These are duly appropriated, constitutionally appropriated funds by Congress.”  He says, “The federal courts have... Read More.

NFU: USDA funding freezes & cuts hurting farmers

Leadership of the National Farmers Union (NFU) says recent funding freezes and budget cuts at the USDA are hurting farmers. President Rob Larew says the moves have added to the unprecedented uncertainty facing America’s farmers and ranchers. “Even a temporary freeze can lead to... Read More.