Cody USDA Certified Meat Processing Will Substantially Expand Facility

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted a problem that already existed in Wyoming—a lack of USDA meat processing facilities compared to the number of animals that need to be processed.

Meat Processing Plant Ordered to Shut Down After Covid-19 Outbreak; Company Sues New Mexico

November 12, 2020 Tim Stelloh, NBC

An Illinois-based meat manufacturer is suing the state of New Mexico after health officials there ordered a processing plant to close for two weeks because of a coronavirus outbreak.

KY Governor Announces $ 2 Million in CARES Act Funds for Meat Processing Expansion

November 11, 2020 WBKO

Gov. Andy Beshear recently announced $ 2 million in Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funds will be allocated to the Governor’s Office of Agricultural Policy to help expand meat processing in Kentucky.

Missouri Ag Dept. Allots $ 20M for Local Meat Processors

August 5, 2020 Noah Brown, 13KRCG

The Missouri Department of Agriculture earlier this week announced $ 20 million in grants for small meat processing plants across the state.

Groups Advocate For Safety at Tyson

Tyson Foods Inc. is drawing criticism from more than 120 advocacy groups that want to see improved safety measures for processing-plant workers during the pandemic.