In Nebraska, I met with a roomful of family ranchers alarmed at any plan to import foreign beef. This week, we saw an increase in the price of boxed beef, while the price of cattle dramatically decreased. Ranchers are seeing, in real-time, their hard work pulled out from under them. Simply put, imports are not the answer to lowering the cost of beef at the grocery store. Let’s remember to Keep America First.

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.@USDA is announcing the Plan for American Ranchers and Consumers — a strategy to rebuild our cattle herd and lower prices. Protect & Improve the Business of Ranching: 🌾 5 million acres for grazing access alongside @SecretaryBurgum 🌩 Enhanced disaster recovery tools ✅ Support for new & young ranchers Expand Processing, Transparency & Market Access: ✂️ Cut inspection costs by up to 75% for small processors 🇺🇸 Re-launch with massive campaign and enforce “Product of USA” labeling to ensure consumers know when they’re buying American beef — ONLY born, raised and slaughtered in US allowed. 📈 Boost processing capacity and rural jobs @SBA_Kelly Grow the Domestic Herd & Long-Term Demand: 🏫 Increase farm-to-school protein purchasing 📊 Advance protein-focused dietary guidelines with @SecKennedy 💪 Build demand alongside supply to stabilize prices We will continue to work around the clock to support our ranchers and ensure families across the nation can eat quality American beef - the very best in the world.🥩 usda.gov/about-usda/news/pre…