USDA publishes draft Programmatic Environmental Assessment for the Local Meat Capacity Grants program AMS is soliciting public comments on this draft PEA until Nov. 30, 2023. Industry News November 3, 2023 No Comments The draft PEA analyzes and describes the potential environmental impacts associated with the establishment of the program. Read More
COMMENTARY Meat processors should be food safety influencers Consumers commonly make four food handling mistakes when it comes to safety. Lacy Bates November 3, 2023 No Comments A Southwest Meat Association leader shares how processors can positively influence safe food handling practices for consumers.Read More
Oregon State University effort addressing labor issues facing state’s meat processing industry Oregon State University is leading a multistate program to help solve workforce challenges in the Pacific Northwest. Industry News November 2, 2023 No Comments Across the nation, few colleges and universities offer meat-cutting training — a shortage Oregon State University Extension Service hopes to change. Read More
PROCESSOR PROFILE Holland Bros. Meats focuses on driving sales with e-commerce Mike Holland, one of the owners of Holland Bros. Meats, discusses the origins and trajectory of his family’s business. Sammy Bredar November 2, 2023 No Comments Pennsylvania-based Holland Bros. Meats is a family-owned meat market co-owned by Mike Holland, who is in his family’s fourth generation in the meat business.Read More
AAMP announces webinar on Salmonella monitoring New webinar is free for anyone in the meat and poultry processing industry. Industry News October 10, 2023 No Comments 'Pre-Harvest Salmonella Monitoring to Improve Food Safety' will feature speaker Dr. Nikki Shariat.Read More
First-ever Wisconsin Harvest & Fabrication School registration is open Thirty registration spots are available. Industry News October 6, 2023 No Comments This short course takes a higher-level comprehensive approach to understanding animal harvest and fabrication of amenable species.Read More
Beef Initiative calls on Congress to support Rep. Massie's amendments to the Rural Development budget H.R 4368 The Beef Initiative represents small to mid-sized family-owned cattle ranches across the country. Industry News October 3, 2023 No Comments The USDA is discussing a herd-share ban that would limit consumer access to nutrient-dense locally grown meat.Read More
Wisconsin Meat Industry Coalition Conference brings together industry stakeholders Conference schedule includes board meetings, networking opportunities, awards presentations, speakers, educational sessions and more. Industry News October 2, 2023 No Comments The 2nd Annual Wisconsin Meat Industry Coalition Conference is coming up on Nov. 1-3, 2023, at the Chula Vista Resort in Wisconsin Dells.Read More
Animal Science Department is committed to providing students with a comprehensive education in animal science. Crystal Yang September 25, 2023 No Comments Growth of UC-Davis’ new meat science program provides students the option of specializing in meat science.Read More
AURI offers free business webinars for meat and poultry processors The webinars will focus on key business and financial decisions facing small and medium-sized operators. Industry News September 21, 2023 No Comments Two educational sessions are available for established and emerging meat and poultry processors.Read More