USDA Opens Strengthening Processing for U.S. Ranchers Program, $500 million Available to Strengthen Independent and Regional U.S. Beef Processors National | News Release | August 7, 2026 (Washington, D.C., Aug. 7, 2026) – Today, Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Richard Fordyce announced applications for the Strengthening Processing for U.S. Ranchers (SPUR) program that will provide temporary support for eligible beef processing establishments will be emailed to eligible establishments next week. The SPUR…