Trade groups praise USDA’s $223 million investment in meat processing 11.07.2022 By Rachael Oatman The United Food and Commercial Workers International Union suggests an area for improvement in grants.Read More
Saline River Farms ready to start Illinois plant 11.04.2022 By Ryan McCarthy The company received a major grant from the USDA.Read More
Greater Omaha to expand processing capacity through $20 million grant 11.03.2022 By Rachael Oatman The company is one of two Nebraska processors to receive a USDA grant.Read More
USDA to pump more funding into meat, poultry processing expansion 11.02.2022 By Erica Shaffer Ag Secretary Vilsack said more than $223 million in grants and loans will be invested in local and regional processing infrastructure.Read More
Foster Farms recalls chicken patties at Costco with foreign matter contamination 10.31.2022 By Ryan McCarthy The product was shipped to distribution centers in five states.Read More
USDA forms regional networks for transitioning to organic production 10.26.2022 By Rachael Oatman The Transition to Organic Partnership Program will provide farmer-to-farmer mentorship.Read More
Bob Evans recalls Italian sausage over possible extraneous materials 10.24.2022 By Ryan McCarthy The product was shipped nationwide.Read More
HPAI reaches Rhode Island 10.21.2022 By Rachael Oatman The outbreak was the first in the state.Read More
USDA allocates $800 million to distressed farmers 10.20.2022 By Ryan McCarthy The agency also provided an outline for future assistance to borrowers.Read More
APHIS reports three HPAI outbreaks 10.20.2022 By Ryan McCarthy Nebraska, Pennsylvania and Utah recently reported virus updates. Read More