Proposed USDA cuts raise concerns - The Iola Register

Proposed USDA cuts raise concerns - The Iola Register

The Trump administration has proposed nearly $5 billion in cuts to the U.S. Department of Agriculture budget, raising concerns about impacts on rural programs. The Trump administration’s proposal for the 2027 fiscal year aims to eliminate $4.9 billion from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s annual budget — a nearly 20% cut. In total, the department’s discretionary spending totals $20.8 billion for the fiscal year that starts Oct. 1. The budget…