A federal freeze on certain USDA programs has held up billions of dollars for conservation and caused layoffs at a nonprofit in Iowa that supports soil and water quality.

The USDA's American Rescue Plan Act's Technical Assistance Investment Program funded two of the five contracted years of emerging farmer programming for underserved communities.

Responding to the petition of several state Attorneys General, U.S. District Judge John “Jack” McConnell Jr. issued an Enforcement Order on Monday, February 10, clarifying the scope of a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) issued on January 29,

Agencies continue to suspend funding, despite multiple court orders blocking the federal freeze. Experts say the Trump administration’s actions set the stage for challenges to Congress’ authority — and the limits of the presidency.

AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Several government entities in Amarillo could be affected by a recent executive order by the White House. The executive order made on Jan. 20 called for a freeze on federal funding in order for the new administration to re-evaluate the use of these funds.

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With the Trump administration halting funding for the USDA's conservation programs and firing thousands of employees, there is concern about what will happen to those programs, which farmers were depending on.

Farmers across the U.S. are demanding answers and seeking clarity as they await contract payments from the United States Department of Agriculture amid President Donald Trump’s flurry of freezes on a number of federal programs and grants—some of which directly benefit the farming industry.