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GNP Co. earned the poultry industry’s highest environmental honor—the 2013 Clean Water Award from the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association.

The project will be the largest solar energy system at a meat processing facility in California.

This important work positions the beef industry to lead the conversations about industry sustainability.

This represents a high degree of disclosure and transparency in sustainability reporting.

The goal of this intensive two-day program was to engage industry trailblazers to think about sustainable agriculture and to gain a better understanding of the practices which impact the land, water, air, animal welfare and farmer economics.

In February 2013, Tyson Foods will release its fourth sustainability report. Very few people know that, with the exception of our first report, our sustainability reports have been developed by Tyson team members.

Tyson Foods’ team members eliminated more than 145 million over-the-road truck miles during fiscal years 2011 and 2012.

Increasing demands placed on processing facilities are many, but wastewater remains a battle as new regulations and challenges impact facilities every year.

Eight tips the author has found beneficial as Tyson Foods’ sustainability goal-setting process has matured.

Recent investments by Cargill at its Fort Morgan, Colo., beef processing plant have increased the facility’s energy efficiency and reduced the use of electricity, natural gas and associated costs.