Why isn't it socialist for the government to buy meat from midwest meat producers?

Since the drought is causing "Private business" owners to slaughter herds rather than feed them it is creating a higher supply than usual. Consumers are told to expect 4% higher food prices and at the same time The Dept of Agriculture is buying up the surplus meat to prevent a price drop.

Heres your chance Fly over Red Staters show us how the business you built by yourself stands on it's own with no help from the socialist government.