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flag USDA partially reopens 2,100 offices Oct. 23 to deliver $3B in farm aid during shutdown.

flag The U.S. Department of Agriculture is partially reopening about 2,100 field offices on October 23, 2025, to help farmers access $3 billion in existing aid programs despite the ongoing federal government shutdown. flag The move focuses on essential services like crop insurance, disaster relief, and farm loans through the Farm Service Agency, with two paid staff members at each office funded by the Commodity Credit Corporation. flag The USDA says the action ensures timely support during the critical harvest season, though not all services are available. flag The decision has drawn praise from Republicans and farm groups for prioritizing rural communities, while Democrats have criticized it as politically motivated, arguing the reopenings should have happened sooner.

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