House Republicans Challenge Proposed Increase in Agricultural Reference Prices
Six Republican members of the House have expressed their opposition to the proposed increase in agricultural reference prices. This move, led by Representative Alex Mooney, is grounded in a broader strategy to curb federal expenditure and limit the government’s role in market dynamics. Representative Mooney, in a recent press release, highlighted the importance of fiscal […]
Environmentalists Urge EPA to Expand New Pollution Rules for Slaughterhouses
As public hearings approach this week on the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) new regulations aimed at reducing pollution from slaughterhouses and meat processing plants, environmental groups are voicing their support while also pushing for an expansion of these rules. The proposed regulations focus on facilities discharging waste into U.S. water bodies. Currently, out of 3,879 […]
South Dakota Meat Processor Secures Funding for Facility Upgrades
The West River Foundation for Economic & Community Development (WRFECD) has recently finalised a loan agreement with Sturgis Meats LLC, located in Sturgis, SD. This loan, the first under the newly established Meat & Poultry Intermediary Lending Program (MPILP) grant, is set to finance significant equipment upgrades at the Sturgis Meats facility. The planned upgrades […]
Canadian Agriculture Minister Discusses Trade Concerns with U.S. Officials
Lawrence MacAulay, Canada’s Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, recently voiced concerns over the potential trade implications of the United States’ Proposition 12 and voluntary country of origin labelling (VCOOL) regulations in animal agriculture. These regulations, he fears, could potentially hinder trade and disrupt supply chains between the two nations. MacAulay’s comments came during his inaugural […]
USDA’s Latest Cattle on Feed Report Aligns with Market Expectations
The USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) has published its monthly Cattle on Feed report, revealing figures largely anticipated by industry analysts. According to the Daily Livestock Report‘s analysis, the placement activity stood at 95.5% of the previous year’s level, marginally below the average pre-report estimate of 95.8% for 2022. The report detailed variations across […]
Nebraska’s Greater Omaha Packing Expands with Heartland Proteins Acquisition
In a strategic development in the agricultural sector, Greater Omaha Packing Inc., a key player in Nebraska’s meat processing industry, has announced its acquisition of Heartland Proteins. This move marks a significant expansion for Greater Omaha Packing, enhancing its presence in the animal feed industry. Heartland Proteins, established by industry veteran Keith Fulton in 2018, […]
Eastern Missouri to Welcome $800M Beef Processing Plant in 2025
A significant development in the beef processing industry is underway in eastern Missouri, with plans for a large-scale beef processing plant progressing smoothly. The facility, named America’s Heartland Packing, is on track to begin cattle contracting later this year, gearing up for its official opening in January 2025, as reported by Brownfield Ag News. Steve […]
U.S. and China Renew Agricultural Dialogue: Vilsack Meets Chinese Ag Minister
In a significant diplomatic engagement, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Vilsack met with Tang Renjian, the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of the People’s Republic of China, on Thursday. This meeting marked the first engagement since 2015 under the Joint Committee on Cooperation in Agriculture, a platform established in 2003 to facilitate agricultural cooperation and bilateral […]
Standard Meat Co. Announces New Processing Plant in Texas
Standard Meat Co. is set to revamp a former meat processing facility near its Fort Worth, Texas headquarters, marking the addition of its fifth protein plant. The company plans to transform the 166,000-square-foot facility, originally built in 1955, into a modern production hub for its state-of-the-art sous vide production lines. This development, as stated in […]
Challenges in Scaling Cultivated Meat: Insights from Tufts University’s Cellular Agriculture Innovation Day
At the second annual Cellular Agriculture Innovation Day hosted by Tufts University, experts from various fields, including researchers, investors, and founders, gathered to discuss the future of cultivated meat. The event focused on the significant challenges in scaling and infrastructure that this emerging industry faces. Yossi Quint, the founder and CEO of Ark Biotech, a […]
