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An executive order from President Donald Trump slashed many federal grant programs on which farmers rely, either directly or indirectly.
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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.
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