Establishes a ranchland program to support the U.S. cow herd through contracts with landowners.
The Rebuilding America's National Cow Herd Act, or RANCH Act, establishes a program to support the U.S. cow herd by enrolling eligible cropland in contracts with landowners. The Secretary of Agriculture will prioritize contracts for beginning farmers, livestock grazing operations, and those supporting wildlife habitat. Contracts require establishing perennial grass and forb cover, with annual rental payments and cost-sharing for cover establishment. The program aims to restore grazing lands and provide technical assistance.
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