President Donald Trump's FY 2027 budget proposes a 19% cut to USDA discretionary spending, reducing funding for research, rural development and food aid while shrinking agency staffing. The plan emphasizes eliminating programs the administration opposes while boosting funding to reorganize the department and cut staff in Washington, D.C.
A storm gathering strength in the Pacific Northwest will move through the Plains on Friday, and the Midwest on Saturday, sending its cold front through the East on Easter Sunday. » More DTN Weather Commentary