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Agriculture

Trump administration scales back threats to cut off funding to Minnesota ag programs

Trump administration scales back threats to cut off funding to Minnesota ag programs

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins had previously announced that nearly $130 million in federal funds for Minnesota would be paused, citing alleged fraud in the state. Now, the USDA is allowing some of that funding to go through.
by Tadeo Ruiz Sandoval

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Federal judge blocks USDA from cutting off SNAP funding in Minnesota

Federal judge blocks USDA from cutting off SNAP funding in Minnesota

A federal judge blocked the Trump administration’s effort to cut off food assistance funding to more than 440,000 Minnesotans who rely on SNAP benefits, granting state Attorney General Keith Ellison’s request for an injunction against the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
by Hannah Yang

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Americans drank more milk in 2024, reversing a decade-long decline

Americans drank more milk in 2024, reversing a decade-long decline

Industry experts say interest in protein consumption among consumers is likely driving growth in whole milk sales. But the trend may be a blip in the ongoing decline in U.S. milk consumption.

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Grain market expert weighs in on federal bailout for Minnesota farmers hurt by tariffs, inflation

Grain market expert weighs in on federal bailout for Minnesota farmers hurt by tariffs, inflation

Ed Usset, grain marketing specialist at the Center for Farm Financial Management and U of M Extension professor, joined Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition Wednesday to share how tariffs have affected farm country.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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