Are cows the new coal? 12.02.2021 By Erica Shaffer A recent assessment finds animal protein companies have some catching up to do before COP26 goals can be realized.Read More
Union at Wayne Farms rejects pay raise proposal 12.02.2021 By Erica Shaffer Workers staged a walkout ahead of the vote to protest the new collective bargaining agreement.Read More
Immersion innovations 12.01.2021 By Joel Crews Processors are high on sous vide technology for its food safety and quality attributes.Read More
Sustainable Beef processing plant in Nebraska moves forward 12.01.2021 By Ryan McCarthy The city council will vote on a TIF bond for the plant next week. Read More
Specialty program pros and cons 11.29.2021 By Erica Shaffer Panelists at the NAMI Animal Care and Handling Conference raise issues for producers and processors to consider.Read More
St. Joseph City Council approves bonds for Tyson plant 11.29.2021 By Ryan McCarthy The facility currently produces Hillshire Brands products.Read More
USDA invests $270 million to assist meat, poultry producers 11.24.2021 By Erica Shaffer The agency has begun issuing payments to contract growers.Read More
Lawmaker urges DOJ probe into poultry company practices 11.23.2021 By Erica Shaffer Sen. Elizabeth Warren claims the ‘heavily concentrated poultry industry’ drives higher prices for poultry.Read More
Best of Podcast: Putting together Costco’s personal supply 11.23.2021 By Bob Sims Operations Executive of the Year, Walt Shafer, discusses the Lincoln Premium Poultry project.Read More
Proposed law to strengthen meat plant worker protections 11.23.2021 By Erica Shaffer Lawmakers seek to reform line speed waiver process, some inspections and other workplace issues impacting processing plant workers.Read More