Messer recognizes poultry processor with sustainability award Both companies look forward to continuing their collaborative efforts. Industry News January 24, 2024 No Comments Messer honors Bell & Evans with the Innovation for Sustainability Award.Read More
Beef stakeholders praise USDA Remote Grading Pilot for Beef program Move receives praise for fostering market access for smaller processors. Fred Wilkinson January 23, 2024 No Comments The grading program will bring 'a process developed in 1916 into the modern era.' Read More
Greater Omaha Packing acquires Heartland Protein Heartland Protein specializes in the purchase and distribution of meat and bone meal for the animal feed industry. Industry News January 22, 2024 No Comments The operation blends diverse sources of meat and bone meal to address the specific needs of the pork, poultry, and pet food sectors. Read More
USDA launches pilot to help processors access high-value beef grading The program allows USDA graders to assess beef carcass characteristics and assign an official quality grade from a remote location. Industry News January 22, 2024 No Comments The effort aims to reduce cost and location as barriers to participation in voluntary grading services. Read More
Ancera unveils two new microbial detection tools for poultry Assays identify Clostridium perfringens and total viable bacteria to address critical challenges in poultry live operations and processing. Industry News January 22, 2024 No Comments Clostridium assay provides the industry a new tool to manage necrotic enteritis risk. Read More
Tech Topics: Batters & Breadings Applications getting better with batter and breadings Tips for addressing some of the common challenges associated with breadings and batters. January 17, 2024 No Comments Cargill’s product portfolio includes a line of starches developed with different adhesive and coating functionalities.Read More
USDA and Idaho offer competitive grant funding through RFSI Idaho is accepting applications for this Infrastructure Grant funding through March 15, 2024. Industry News January 17, 2024 No Comments USDA and Idaho are offering over $5.5 million in funding for projects designed to build resilience across the middle of the supply chain. Read More
Poultry facility cited after teen worker pulled into machine suffers fatal injuries Second fatal incident in just over two years for Mar-Jac Poultry MS LLC. Industry News January 16, 2024 No Comments OSHA has proposed $212,646 in penalties.Read More
USDA to kick off the National Agricultural Classification Survey The survey helps determine who should receive a 2027 Census of Agriculture questionnaire. Industry News January 16, 2024 No Comments The survey enables USDA to get a complete count of U.S. farmers and ranchers.Read More
Nebraska Department of Agriculture will award additional IPAP grant funds More than $5 million will fund improving and expanding Nebraska’s meat processing capabilities in 2024. Industry News January 15, 2024 No Comments Previous recipients of grant funding will be eligible to apply, but preference will be given to applicants not previously awarded funding.Read More