US secretary of agriculture exercises USDA authority to provide a funding increase in reimbursements to states for meat and poultry inspection programs.
While feedlots have been hampered by limited domestic and imported supply, US packing capacity is increasing and could see further growth as a couple of new plants come online in June 2025.
UFCW contract is set to bring wage increases, a newly created paid sick leave program and the establishment of a pension retirement plan for JBS workers
Test Before You Invest program allows manufacturers to test checkweighers, metal detectors, X-ray systems and vision inspection machines using their own product samples before committing to a purchase.