Federal Government To Start Buying From Local Farmers

Cattle prices are down a third in two months, even as meat prices climb for consumers, but help is on the way.

Starting this week, President Trump has announced the government will buy $3 billion worth of dairy, meat and produce from America’s farmers.

The pandemic has disrupted supply chains across the country.

11 state attorneys general suspect foul play within the nation’s meatpacking industry and want a federal investigation.