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Ranchers First Initiative Explained | US News
The Agriculture Department just unveiled the Ranchers First Initiative, a bold new plan to slash beef prices, revive America’s plummeting cattle herd — now at a 75-year low — and challenge the dominance of the “Big Four” meat giants. With ground beef soaring nearly 57% in five years and ranchers struggling under drought and high costs, this move aims to deliver immediate relief through lower tariffs on foreign trimmings while offering ranchers critical tools: new insurance for breeding heifers, easier access to disaster recovery funds, expanded federal procurement of U.S. beef, and stronger…
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