USDA Grants Iowa 10M for Cattle Grazing
The United States Department of Agriculture awarded Iowa ten million dollars to help farmers convert marginal cropland into pasture. The funding aims to boost cattle herds, prevent soil erosion and improve water quality.
United States Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced a $10 million federal investment on Monday afternoon to convert marginal farmland in Iowa into cattle pasture. The five-year USDA initiative aims to rebuild beef herds and improve soil health. Tight supplies have pushed national consumer prices up, with hamburger costs rising 20% over the past year.
