USDA’s Ranchers First Initiative | Oklahoma City News

The USDA just unveiled the Ranchers First Initiative to revive America’s struggling cattle herd — at a 75-year low — with sweeping support for ranchers, processors, and veterans. New programs offer heifer insurance, disaster recovery for damaged land, loans for small meat plants, and federal beef purchases for schools, prisons, and hospitals. The plan also prioritizes veteran recruitment into ranching and simplifies access to conservation programs after wildfires. It’s a full-court press to rebuild domestic beef production, strengthen rural economies, and ensure every “Product of USA” label rings true. 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/3f7020674075fec0