Extension comes after the transfer of program administration from the Indiana State Department of Agriculture to the Indiana Meat Packers and Processors Association.
Indiana loan funds support processing expansion, equipment upgrades, infrastructure improvements and other operational needs to enhance processing capacity and efficiency.
USDA says the mobile app help customers will experience more secure image submissions, fewer upload mistakes, clearer status visibility and reliable tracking of assigned carcass grades.
Participants gain insight into how to assess organizational exposure, engage suppliers and take proactive steps to align with requirements while minimizing business disruption.
Participants learn grilling techniques, beef cut identification and preparation methods designed to help consumers feel more confident cooking beef at home.
US Meat Export Federation introduces US beef, pork and lamb directly to potential foodservice customers in the ASEAN region under a customizable training program developed with importers and distributors.
CoBank report finds dairy producers are expanding beef-on-dairy production, creating more calves destined for the beef supply while reducing dairy replacement heifer inventories.