The Department of Animal Sciences at Washington State University (WSU) with approximately 550 undergraduate students has recently reinvigorated its offering of meat science-focused classes, extension programs, and student opportunities. 

Nicole Makowski, president of Makowski’s Real Sausage Co., will be the keynote speaker for the Women’s Alliance Breakfast.

In the February issue of Independent Processor, I gave a brief background about a long-standing Southwest Meat Association’s (SMA) member of 50-plus years, Columbia Packing Co. Columbia Packing is an independent family-owned business, located in Ennis, Texas, approximately 40 miles south of Dallas along Interstate 45. Follow along to a quick Q&A interview Amber Ondrusek, the first woman president of Columbia Packing Co.  

The PRIME Act would amend the Federal Meat Inspection Act to allow custom slaughter facilities to sell uninspected meat directly to consumers, restaurants and foodservice, as well as at retail.

Mark Vieth, president of Wenzel’s Farm, has been with the company for nearly two decades. Vieth said that 19 years ago, he applied to an ad in the paper and began working as an accountant for Russ Wenzel. 

Most people can quickly spot the signs of a pest infestation in a poultry house: beetles crawling up the exterior walls, swarms of flies near piles of organic debris, or chewed-up litter by feed pans. 

Prairie View A&M University, located 45 miles northwest of Houston in Prairie View, Texas, has a brand-new Meat Science Center to continue the vision of the late Lindsey Weatherspoon, renowned College of Agriculture and Human Sciences professor who expanded meat science studies at PVAMU in the 1960’s.

The continued expansion of PMMI’s membership reflects the trust and confidence that packaging and processing companies have in the association's resources, networking opportunities and industry expertise.

Each year, more and more food companies discover the critical importance of having good food product recall insurance. It is a topic I write about, and speak about, often. 

The SQF certification ensures that Anderson Beef’s meat processing and handling procedures follow globally recognized standards.