President Donald Trump’s order to freeze most federal grants and loans has created panic and uncertainty within the agriculture sector, which relies on billions of dollars in direct government assistance for loans, disaster relief and conservation practices. 

On Monday, the White House issued a memo ordering a freeze on most federal grants and loans for review to align with Trump’s agenda. A federal judge blocked the order on Tuesday. The Trump administration later rescinded the memo but said it would continue to scrutinize federal funding.

Rob Larew, president of the National Farmers Union, said farmers and ranchers throughout the U.S. were confused by this week’s order.