Food Manufacturing

RealAg Radio’s Shaun Haney discusses the DOJ investigation into U.S. beef packers, concerns about cattle pricing, and ongoing trade and animal health issues affecting producers.
The spending bill keeps animal health and traceability funding in place while trimming several other USDA accounts.
March pork gains lifted total meat production, but first-quarter output still ran below last year.
As part of this effort, USDA will establish a new National Food Safety Center (NFSC) in Urbandale, Iowa, which will serve as the primary hub for FSIS administrative, technical, and support operations.
Price volatility is driving shifts in demand and supply innovation.
Industry leaders argue the decision could disrupt confidence in conservation practices and increase regulatory uncertainty for producers across the region.
JBS representatives told Reuters that the original deal has not changed and that they welcome employees back to the facility.
Rancher and Americans for Prosperity Director Tyler Lindholm breaks down the Wyoming Food Freedom Act, clarifies licensing questions, and discusses the future of local agriculture in the state.
Processing disruptions could impact cattle markets if the strike continues.
The plant is expected to officially close by April 7, 2026, marking the end of more than a century of food processing in the region.