Bill to Boost Cattle Herd Gains Traction | Pierre News

Senator Mike Rounds and Senator Amy Klobuchar are teaming up to revive America’s cattle industry with a bold new bill—Senate Bill 5277—that would pay farmers to convert cropland into grazing land, aiming to add 2 to 4 million head of cattle in just a decade. The plan offers long-term contracts and rental payments tied to local crop values, designed to lure new ranchers into the business and reduce reliance on imported beef. But not everyone’s convinced: some farmers cite labeling confusion, limited markets, and existing crop subsidies as bigger roadblocks. With the farm bill stalled in Congress, Rounds is racing to get this proposal onboard before it’s too late. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a660e6b6b3acb26e