Smithfield to Close Vernon Plant Due to Rising California Costs
Smithfield Foods, the largest pork processor in the world, will close its Vernon, California, plant and reduce its hog herd in the West, the company announced. …
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Recent Activities Surrounding the USDA Meat and Poultry Processing Initiatives
This notice is intended to brief you on the recent activities around the USDA Meat and Poultry Processing initiatives for creating a fairer, more competitive, and more resilient meat and poultry supply chains. …
USDA Announces More Resources to Increase and Expand Meat and Poultry Processing Capacity
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the launch of the Meat and Poultry Processing Capacity Technical Assistance Program (MPPTA) to provide technical assistance to meat and poultry grant applicants and grant-funded projects. Processors and applicants involved with the Meat and Poultry Inspection Readiness Grant (MPIRG) program and the Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program (MPPEP) can access this technical assistance. USDA also announced it is now accepting applications for $23.6 million in competitive grant funding available through the MPIRG program. …
Meatpacker Protection Bill Killed by Senate Committee
On a 7-1 vote, the South Dakota Senate Commerce and Energy Committee sent SB 145, ‘An Act to provide protection and workplace safety for meat and poultry processing workers’ to the 41st day of the session, essentially killing the legislation. …
USDA Commits $215M to Enhance the American Food Supply Chain
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is making available up to $215 million in grants and other support to expand meat and poultry processing options, strengthen the food supply chain, and create jobs and economic opportunities in rural areas. Today’s funding opportunity, …