The hidden yield gap: What beef processors actually lose between the carcass and the box The most underappreciated factor in beef yield is also the hardest to quantify: experienced human judgment. Danish Raza May 25, 2026 No Comments Beef processors know their yield targets. Few know exactly where they're missing them, and what a 0.5% recovery is actually worth.Read More
Cargill initiates lockout at Fort Morgan beef plant after union rejects contract Cargill says the lockout began due to continued uncertainty around a potential work stoppage. Industry News May 21, 2026 No Comments Teamsters Local 455 members vote 1,388-252 against the company's $33.4 million, five-year offer.Read More
American Farmers Network acquires beef processor Intermountain Packing Acquisition brings cattle processing, fabrication and further processing in-house for the American Farmers Network. Industry News July 10, 2025 No Comments Intermountain Packing’s case-ready capabilities enable the American Farmers Network to control its end-to-end process under one roof.Read More
Cargill invests $90 million in automation advancements for Colorado beef plant Investment supports automation and new technologies at Cargill's Fort Morgan, Colo. beef plant as part of its Factory of the Future initiative. Industry News June 6, 2025 No Comments Automated CarVe solution measures red meat yield in real time, giving frontline managers instant insights.Read More
How can automation systems benefit beef processing operations? Automation systems help to ensure consistent product quality and compliance with industry standards in beef processing. Sammy Bredar May 23, 2025 No Comments JLS explains how beef producers can harness the power of automation at the processing plant.Read More
America’s Heartland Packing constructs beef harvest facility New facility expands US beef harvest capacity and supports American Foods Group's growth strategy. Industry News January 29, 2025 No Comments The $800 million mixed cattle facility is slated to begin processing operations in April 2025. Read More
USDA plans educational events at USDA Cattle and Carcass Training Centers West Texas A&M University and Colorado State University will host sessions. Industry News June 25, 2024 No Comments USDA Cattle and Carcass Training Centers are designed to support producers’ understanding of the cattle industry and USDA live animal standards. Read More
Central Valley Meat to purchase Cargill beef processing facility Cargill to continue operating its neighboring ground beef and hamburger patty facility in Fresno, Calif. Industry News May 7, 2024 No Comments Central Valley Meat Holding Co. enters an agreement to purchase the Cargill Meat Solutions beef processing facility in Fresno, Calif. Read More
Tomahawk Processing establishes operations in Laurens County, South Carolina Company investment of $5 million is set to create 26 new jobs. Industry News December 14, 2023 No Comments Tomahawk Processing is building a state-of-the-art, U.S. Department of Agriculture-inspected processing plant intended to provide beef processing and packing services.Read More
Prime Beef delivers news, new products and more to your inbox Monthly eNewsletter from The National Provisioner highlights trending beef news. Fred Wilkinson October 17, 2023 No Comments Prime Beef joins our Provisioner Prime and Prime Cuts e-newsletters.Read More