Farmers are struggling to make critical decisions ahead of the spring thaw, as billions of dollars in promised payments remain frozen by the Trump administration.

Millions in already approved grant funding meant to pay for soil health and water conservation projects in New Mexico has been in limbo, creating an impossible dilemma for some farmers. Although the money was already approved by Congress and signed off by the last presidential administration,

In an effort to cut America's debt, the Trump administration has set out to freeze spending for dozens of federal departments and programs. As a result, Iowa farmers have been put in a precarious position.