Farmers across the U.S. are facing economic strain as they navigate funding freezes from the current administration’s executive orders, leaving billions in limbo. Many rely on USDA programs for conservation projects and cost-sharing agreements, but delays have forced them to shoulder significant debt. This uncertainty extends to Idaho wheat farmers, who depend on federal conservation and trade programs to sustain their operations and access global markets. With falling wheat prices and an unclear future for funding, the situation highlights the critical role of government support in stabilizing the agricultural economy.