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USDA proposed line-speed rules seek to increase global competitiveness for US pork and poultry producers

Changes would update outdated limits by allowing eligible establishments to operate at speeds supported by their processes, equipment and food safety performance, with FSIS maintaining full oversight.
Industry News
February 17, 2026
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USDA’s proposals would update outdated processing requirements for poultry and pork establishments operating under modern inspection systems.


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Blake Evans and Gerald Lessard of Crystal Lake Farms
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Crystal Lake Farms' mission: crystal clear

Crystal Lake Farms may produce slow-growth chickens, but it has experienced fast-growing success; its acquisition by West Liberty Foods provides the stimulus to advance its "Better Bird" mission further and even faster.
Andy Hanacek
January 19, 2018
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Crystal Lake Farms already had put together an impressive run of success as retailers and foodservice operators committed to offering slow-growth chicken products — and West Liberty Foods saw an opportunity to add to its portfolio a premium offering, as well as its first retail brand.
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State of the Chicken Industry 2017: NCC's perspective

Chicken market forecast: not too hot, not too cold
Tom Super
October 19, 2017
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Barring a disruptive event, 2018 should be another Goldilocks year for chicken producers/processors. “Not too hot, not too cold” characterizes chicken market conditions for 2017 with indicators pointing to a repeat situation in the New Year.
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