AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 01-29-2025

In this episode of the AgNet News Hour, hosts Sabrina Halvorson and Lorrie Boyer discuss President Trump's recent order to pause federal grants and loans. They explore how this decision affects various agricultural programs, including USDA grants, rural development loans, and farmer's market promotions. They highlight the potential consequences for small farmers who rely on these programs. Additionally, they mention the elimination of DEI programs and its impact on underserved farming communities. Towards the end, the hosts touch on the appointment of former Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack as the CEO of the World Food Prize Foundation, a position focusing on global food security and sustainable agriculture.