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News in English (USA) / 14.03.2025 / 01:00

US Farmers Sue Trump Administration Over Funding Issues

A growing number of farmers and agricultural nonprofits are taking legal action against the Trump administration due to withheld funds from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and frozen conservation grants. The funding freeze is causing significant financial strain on farmers, with concerns raised about potential bankruptcies, especially among Arizona farmers. In states like Minnesota and North Carolina, local agricultural programs are struggling as delays in payments and grants add uncertainty to the farming landscape. With many farmers caught in the crossfire of political disputes and shifting federal policies, there is increasing anxiety about the future of agriculture and food assistance programs.
Reuters, The Hill, "Arizonas Family", Earthjustice, The Globe and Mail, InsideClimate News, MinnPost, The Washington Post, DTN The Progressive Farmer, Honolulu Star-Advertiser