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USDA Staff Cuts Strain Iowa Farmers | Sioux City News
USDA county offices nationwide are hemorrhaging staff, with Iowa hit hardest—nearly 19% fewer NRCS employees and 8% fewer FSA workers—crippling farmers’ access to critical programs, loans, and conservation aid. As offices shutter to one day a week in some areas, the fallout from these cuts deepens existing agricultural stressors, especially for new farmers. While USDA claims commitment to service, on-the-ground reports reveal growing frustration, lost expertise, and a reorganization that may not solve the staffing crisis as federal workers resist relocation. Listen in comfort:Get a discount…
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