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Edgewood Locker got its start in rural northeast Iowa in 1966. The business now spans over three generations, and it's largely thanks to Joan Kerns who helped start the family business that's now seen phenomenal growth.

"We got fat and lazy," Tyson Foods Inc.’s leader candidly shared about his company’s underperformance in an interview following the opening of Tyson's new $300 million plant in Virginia, Bloomberg reported.

JBS SA, the Brazil-based meat behemoth, is braced for tough times as low cattle availability squeezes beef margins in the U.S., its main market, and management works to return pork business margins to more stable levels.

As more consumers seek locally sourced products to connect with the land, many farmers and ranchers are stepping up to meet demand.

OSU with Osage Nation recently concluded its inaugural Meat Mastery Program, a hands-on experience aimed to provide participants with comprehensive knowledge on multi-species meat harvesting and value-added processing.

Set to open in 2025, the Olathe, Kan., plant will further Walmart’s commitment to creating an end-to-end Angus beef supply chain.

Meat processing plants in the U.S. have garnered considerable public attention recently. A new study looks to identify characteristics associated with plant survival and provide crucial information for legislators.

The Hadricks, both fifth-generation beef producers in South Dakota noticed a need for a small packing plant in their area to help not only themselves but also their rural community. The result? North Prairie Butchery.

JBS USA is ending contracts with a U.S. company fined for hiring kids to clean meat plants, the unit of Brazilian meatpacker JBS SA said on Monday, adding it is bringing the work in-house at some facilities.

Researchers investigate the interaction of national beef slaughter and price spread to debunk price spread concerns in the beef industry.

A proposal for a new 320,000-square-foot beef processing facility has been submitted for a site in eastern Kansas by an unnamed retailer.

Closing the meat labeling "loophole," Justin Tupper with the United States Cattlemen's Association shares his thoughts on the recent USDA update to voluntary labeling standards and what it means for cattle producers.

USDA issued a proposed rulemaking on Monday that would effectively close the "Product of the U.S.A." loophole that has been in effect since the repeal of COOL in 2015.

A plant nurse at a Tyson Foods medical clinic, Bobbie Gail Blair, 49, has been charged with 10 counts of impersonation of a medical professional and two counts of identity theft after falsely claiming to be licensed.

After five years in litigation, U.S. District judge orders the U.S. government pay over $1 million in settlement to immigrant workers targeted during an unwarranted ICE raid in Tennessee in 2018.

While the relatively predictable cattle cycle has proved itself many times, Rabobank says the next cow herd expansion will face multiple headwinds that will affect the speed of rebuilding. Here's the details.

Farm Bureau hosted Secretary Vilsack at its annual convention in San Juan, Puerto Rico, where he announced the details of ERP Phase 2 and PARP, U.S.-made fertilizer and new meat and poultry processing facility plans.

New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker on Tuesday announced proposed legislation aimed at ending line-speed increases and “meatpacker self-inspection programs.”

The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) applauds USDA's investments the Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program (MPPEP) aiming to increase options for producers and promote competition.

USDA Secretary Vilsack announces $200 million to increase competition across the economy through expansion of meat and poultry processing capacity, aiming to lower costs for Americans and strengthen the supply chain.

Nebraska Beef Ltd. pleads guilty to allegations of misrepresented beef grading records in a company-wide scheme.

A new, state-of-the-art meat processing facility has officially opened as part of the Northeastern Regional Corrections Center’s (NERCC) working farm.

The project is funded by the Meat Talent Development Program, a $5 million program created by Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers to strengthen the state's meat processing supply chain and workforce.

Sustainable Beef LLC received a giant boost in its efforts to bring a new, 1,500 head per day beef processing facility online with a commitment from Walmart.

A meat processing cooperative near Jonesborough, Tenn., faces opposition by residents who have concerns about the facility being constructed near their backyard.

Senators call on the Federal Trade Commission Act of 1914 (FTC Act) to dive into the antitrust allegations against “The Big 4” including Tyson Foods Inc., Cargill, JBS SA and National Beef Packing Co.

When disruptions and ‘shortages’ occur, consumer buying habits shift in fear of the marketplace. Interestingly, the current infant formula shortage has striking similarities to the pandemic beef industry.

Feeding a calf is an investment. Consider these breed, weight, health and carcass qualities when selecting the animal to get started on the right foot and economically fill the freezer!

Despite a “no nothing burger” Cattle Market Price Discovery and Transparency Act hearing, NCBA’s Don Schiefelbein joins “AgriTalk” to highlight his thoughts on where the industry needs to see action.

U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, today participated in the committee’s hearing on the Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act.

Frequently appearing in antitrust allegations of price fixation, JBS faces lawsuit by Arkansas pig farmer for breaching pig production contract and failing to pay for animals.

Under Secy. Moffitt says her objective is to ensure producers have access to USDA dollars: “We see there’s a need for qualified technical expertise to capture the projects for producers and MPPTA will address that."

USDA announced the availability of up to $215 million in grants and resources as part of a continued effort to strengthen the meat and poultry processing sector and create a more resilient food supply chain.

The Covid-19 pandemic greatly effected the food supply chain. With another surge on the rise, consider ways to expand market opportunities and minimize disruptions during these times.

The Biden Administration unveiled a new, four-pronged action plan to aid independent meat processors, strengthen the Packers & Stockyards Act, and issue new "Product of USA" labeling rules.

Missouri Cattlemen's Association welcomes American Foods Group's plans to build a new, 2,400-head per day beef processing facility in the Show-Me state.

Warren County, Missouri, has been selected by American Foods Group (AFG) as the planned location for a new state-of-the-art beef processing facility, pending final approval.

AgriTalk’s Chip Flory is accompanied by Iowa Cattlemen’s CEO Matt Deppe on Tuesday as they discuss the new Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act that U.S. Senators are expected to propose in coming days.

Cow and bull slaughter for 2021 continues outpacing last year’s totals, and cow processing plants are operating at higher capacity utilization levels than fed cattle plants.

Wholesale beef prices have declined nearly 18% since late August at the same time retail prices have risen. But demand for beef remains high, with forward buying increasing the last few weeks.

The U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (USRSB) launched additional sustainability modules for companies within the U.S. packer and processor sector.

Saline River Farms, LLC, has announced plans to build an 83,000-square-foot beef and pork processing facility in southern Illinois, part of USDA’s efforts to increase capacity and diversify processing facilities.

Steer, cow and hog by-product values have each reached their highest level in nearly six years. Steer hide and offal values are nearly double last year's price and 43.5% higher than the five-year average.

The success of small local packers depends on how durable the demand by consumers is for locally produced food sources and how durable political resolve is to support small local and regional packers.

JBS says it seeks opportunities for acquisitions and expansion, but two U.S. senators are calling on the U.S. Treasury Secretary to open an investigation into the Brazilian meatpacker.

The senator supports legislative action because of concerns that small producers are losing money on cattle due to being unable to spot market.

Frontline meat workers deserve immediate access to vaccines, the Meat Institute says, and urges Biden's administration not to create inflexible standards that could force facilities to decrease capacity utilization.

The Strengthening Local Processing Act will increase options for local livestock and poultry producers and assist smaller facilities as they adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic and expand to meet consumer demand.

Brazil’s Batista brothers may soon be back in court after shareholders of JBS S.A. voted in favor of suing the pair for losses incurred after they confessed to bribing thousands of Brazilian public officials.

A beef company that fought for years to clear its name in court has broken ground on a state-of-the-art ground beef production facility in Garden City, Kansas.