The U.S. Department of Labor recovers $230,000 for 545 workers at a Hastings meat processing plant who were denied compensation for pre- and post-shift work.

FSIS plans to increase transparency by providing additional data on establishment demographics, slaughter and processing activities.

Presentations offer attendees access to the latest in protein and feed technology through exhibits and educational programing.

Oregon and Ohio are accepting applications for this funding through Feb. 29 and March 15, 2024, respectively.

In response to growing demand for local meats, 5 Pillar Meats is establishing a new USDA-inspected meat processing facility.

Krohne spotlights the Optiflux 6000, Optisys 8100, Optiswitch 6700 and Optimass 6400/1400 for food processors.

The event is sponsored by USPOULTRY, the American Feed Industry Association and the Meat Institute.

2024’s IPPE offers more than 80 hours of learning sessions from industry experts and thought leaders.

Most people in the United States had never experienced empty store shelves, but the pandemic in 2020 provided evidence of the lack of robustness in the meat supply chain. 

USDA works with state organizations to offer $27 million in competitive grant funding in Wisconsin and $11.5 million in Texas.