H.R.8960

Local Beef Marketing Incentive Act of 2026 establishes a subsidy program for beef producers.

The Local Beef Marketing Incentive Act of 2026 directs the Secretary of Agriculture to create a subsidy program for eligible beef producers. Payments are made for revenue losses from direct-to-market sales of beef. To qualify, producers must use local processors and sell at least 50% of their beef through direct-to-market channels. The Secretary determines subsidy years based on a 25% or greater decrease in direct-to-market sales compared to a 5-year average. Payments are capped at $500 per head of cattle and $100,000 per producer per year.