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politics-and-society22 days ago•4 min saved

ICE Raids in Southwest Kansas Spark Fear, Political Shifts, and Labor Disruption

A sweeping Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operation in southwest Kansas has caused widespread fear and labor disruptions in meat processing hubs like Dodge City and Liberal. Local officials report no prior notice of the raids, while Senator Roger Marshall has shifted his rhetoric to demand coordination with local police. The action coincides with a tight Senate race and a recent wage victory for unionized plant workers.

via KCUR|

#ice-enforcement #immigration #kansas-politics

politics1 month ago•1 min saved

Trump Signs Orders to Delist Wolves and Expand Rancher Meat Processing

President Trump signed two executive orders on September 4, 2026, to address rancher concerns following backlash over beef import tariffs. The orders aim to allow ranchers to process and sell their own meat by expanding inspection options and to initiate the delisting of gray and Mexican wolves from the Endangered Species Act, enabling lethal control. These moves follow a 90-day pause on tariffs for 300,000 metric tons of imported ground beef, which angered domestic producers. The administration also announced increased enforcement against major meatpackers and new labeling requirements, though some measures require congressional action.

via usatoday.com|

#gray-wolves #meat-processing #politics

politics1 month ago•13 min saved

Trump's 'Self-Processing' Beef Plan Faces Safety and Feasibility Scrutiny

President Donald Trump announced plans to allow ranchers to slaughter and process their own beef, bypassing large, federally inspected facilities. The move follows backlash over imported beef tariffs and aims to break the dominance of the 'Big Four' meatpackers. However, agricultural experts warn that most farmers lack the infrastructure, tools, and expertise for on-farm processing, raising significant food safety concerns.

via HuffPost|

#agriculture #beef #meat-processing

agriculture1 month ago

Cattle Industry Rejects Trump's Self-Processing Plan as Food Safety Concerns Mount

President Donald Trump announced plans to allow ranchers to process their own meat, bypassing USDA-inspected facilities. The South Dakota Cattlemen’s Association opposes the move, arguing that federal inspection standards are essential for public health and consumer confidence, not bureaucratic obstacles. While the administration cites consolidation by major packers as a problem, critics warn that weakening safety regulations could undermine the beef market. The proposal follows recent tariff waivers on imported beef and remains legally uncertain, as significant regulatory changes likely require congressional action rather than executive orders.

via Action News 5|

#agriculture #beef-imports #food-safety

politics1 month ago

Trump Orders Legal Drafts to Let Ranchers Bypass USDA Meat Inspections

President Donald Trump announced on August 28 that his administration will draft legal measures to allow farmers and ranchers to process their own meat, bypassing USDA-inspected facilities. The move, prompted by a Wednesday interview with Glenn Beck, aims to counter the dominance of the four major meat processors and address rancher backlash over recent beef import tariff waivers. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins confirmed upcoming announcements to deregulate the sector, though legal experts note that existing federal laws and stalled congressional bills complicate the implementation of such changes without new legislation.

via USA Today|

#beef-tariffs #brooke-rollins #glenn-beck

politics1 month ago•3 min saved

Trump aims to empower farmers to process their own meat, stirring industry backlash

President Trump pledged to authorize measures allowing farmers and ranchers to process their own meat to boost competition against the four big packers, a move drawing pushback from industry groups worried about food safety and regulatory changes. The administration cites the PRIME Act and plans to slash red tape to help small processors, while USDA says it will announce steps to support in-state and cross-state sales as farmers face high costs from tariffs, drought, and market pressures.

via Axios|

#food-safety #meat-processing #politics

politics1 month ago•2 min saved

Trump mulls letting ranchers process their own meat as beef imports spark backlash

President Trump proposes allowing cattle ranchers to process their own food to counter backlash over paused tariffs on foreign beef, framing it as breaking a monopoly of large processors and strengthening national food security. The plan’s legal authority is unclear, and a related USDA-inspections bill remains stalled in Congress, complicating how any changes would be implemented.

via The Guardian|

#agriculture #beef-imports #congress

politics1 month ago•2 min saved

Trump floats DIY meat option for ranchers to bypass USDA plants

Trump suggested allowing farmers and ranchers to process their own meat without USDA-inspected facilities, arguing that large meat processors have a monopoly; the idea emerged from a Glenn Beck interview and Trump’s Truth Social post, with no immediate White House comment on the proposed regulatory changes.

via The Washington Post|

#agriculture #meat-processing #politics

health2 months ago•18 min saved

USDA recalls 30,000 pounds of Argentine beef sent to Florida and Texas

The U.S. Department of Agriculture recalled about 30,000 pounds of raw Argentine beef that entered the United States without inspection and was shipped to retailers and distributors in Florida and Texas. The affected cuts were produced May 15–20 and carry freeze-by dates of Sept. 15–20, prompting officials to remove the products from shelves.

via The Washington Post|

#florida #food-recalls #health

business3 months ago•23 min saved

Beef giant JBS USA shutters two plants, cutting 2,000 jobs amid rising prices

JBS USA is closing its Philadelphia and Memphis beef plants, eliminating about 2,000 jobs and absorbing the facilities into other operations as part of a broader efficiency and modernization push. The move comes amid rising beef prices and a consolidation strategy, with JBS continuing to account for a large share of U.S. cattle slaughter. Pilgrim’s Pride is also shifting some chicken production to Ellijay, Georgia, investing $75 million and affecting 348 jobs. The closures’ impact on beef supply and pricing remains to be seen, as the company emphasizes long‑term growth and competitiveness in the U.S.

via New York Post|

#beef #beef-prices #business

archaeology5 months ago•50 min saved

Kenya’s 1.6-million-year-old bones reveal planned meat processing by early humans

Analysis of over 1,000 bones from FwJj 80 in Kenya’s Koobi Fora Formation shows cut marks and marrow-extraction damage from stone tools, indicating early Homo butchered carcasses and transported prime meat away from kill sites across diverse habitats. This suggests planning and flexible foraging that could have supported higher energy needs for brain growth and social cooperation, with patterns similar to older sites like FLK Zinj and Kanjera South, pointing to continuity in meat-use strategies across landscapes.

via Archaeology News Online Magazine|

#archaeology #butchery #early-humans

business7 months ago•13 min saved

3,800 meat-plant workers gear up for a major strike.

More than 3,800 workers at one of the nation’s largest slaughterhouses are preparing to strike, signaling a significant labor dispute that could disrupt operations at a major meat processing facility.

via AP News|

#business #labor #meat-processing

business11 months ago•5 min saved

US Beef Prices Surge Amid Cattle Shortages and Political Debate

US beef prices are soaring due to a decline in cattle herds and industry consolidation, with political debates over potential solutions like increasing domestic production and imports. Ranchers face challenges from high costs and market control by a few large companies, and current proposals may not effectively lower prices for consumers.

via BBC|

#beef-prices #business #market-consolidation

business1 year ago•2 min saved

Tyson Foods to Shut Down Multiple Plants, Impacting Thousands of Jobs

Tyson Foods announced it will permanently close its meat processing plant in Emporia, Kansas, by February 2025, resulting in the loss of over 800 jobs. The decision is part of the company's strategy to improve efficiency amid financial losses in its beef unit. U.S. Senator Roger Marshall expressed disappointment, highlighting the plant's significance as a major employer in the region. Tyson Foods is working with local officials to support affected employees, with some potentially relocating to other company facilities.

via Kansas Reflector|

#business #emporia-plant-closure #job-loss

labor-and-employment1 year ago•2 min saved

Child Labor Uncovered in Iowa Meat Plant's Hazardous Night Shifts

A cleaning company, Qvest LLC, has been fined $171,000 after federal investigators discovered 11 children working illegal and dangerous overnight shifts at a meat processing plant in Iowa. The children were tasked with cleaning hazardous equipment at the Seaboard Triumph Foods facility, violating U.S. laws prohibiting minors from working in meat processing. This incident follows a similar case earlier this year involving another contractor at the same facility. Qvest is required to overhaul its employment policies and establish a whistleblower system. The U.S. Labor Department has reported a significant increase in child labor violations, with over 4,000 cases found in the past year.

via NBC News|

#child-labor #fines #investigation