USDA says its new package will help rebuild the cow herd, expand processing and support ranchers with risk management tools and disaster recovery flexibility.

Farm and ranch groups have argued for years that consolidation in the meat processing sector has made it difficult for small producers to stay afloat because there are not many co

Facing a backlash from ranchers, Trump said he will take action to allow them to process their own meat ‒ a proposal pushed by Glenn Beck.

USDA Ranchers First Initiative targets cattle herd rebuilding, beef processing and support for beginning and veteran ranchers.

President Donald Trump said Friday that he will make it easier for ranchers to process their own meat, in an effort to weaken the control the nation’s four largest meatpacking firms have over the process.

The U.S. is allowing more imported beef into the food supply in an effort to lower prices.