WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following statement on July 9, 2026:

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AFPI Applauds USDA's New SPUR Program for Ranchers

The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) has issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's newly announced "Strengthening Processing for U.S. Ranchers (SPUR)" program and increased funding for small and mid-size beef processors.