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politics3 days 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

politics4 days 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

politics4 days 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

health21 days 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

business2 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

archaeology3 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

business5 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

business10 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

health-and-safety2 years ago•2 min saved

Bird Flu Found in US Dairy Cow Tissue Samples: USDA

The USDA detected bird flu virus particles in tissue samples from one dairy cow at a U.S. meat processing plant, but none in 95 other cattle. The meat was kept out of the food supply, and increased testing is underway as bird flu spreads in dairy cattle. Two dairy workers have tested positive, and the USDA confirms bird flu in 58 herds across nine states. The FDA found viral particles in pasteurized milk but no live virus.

via Reuters|

#bird-flu #dairy-cattle #food-safety

agriculture2 years ago•7 min saved

"USDA Implements New 'Product of USA' Labeling Standard for Consumer Protection"

The USDA has finalized a rule to align the voluntary "Product of USA" label claim with consumer understanding, ensuring that the claim is only used on meat, poultry, and egg products derived from animals born, raised, slaughtered, and processed in the United States. Additionally, the USDA is awarding $9.5 million to 42 projects through the Local Meat Capacity grant program to expand processing options for the meat and poultry industry and taking new actions to enhance transparency and competition in the U.S. seed industry. These efforts are part of the Biden-Harris Administration's commitment to promoting competition, fairness, and resilience in the agricultural and food industries.

via USDA.gov|

#agriculture #consumer-protection #meat-processing

business2 years ago•2 min saved

"Child Labor Allegations: Minors Hired to Clean Slaughterhouse Equipment, Federal Investigations Reveal"

The Labor Department has filed a request for a temporary restraining order and injunction against Fayette Janitorial Service LLC, a Tennessee-based company, for employing at least 24 children between the ages of 13 and 17 to clean dangerous equipment at slaughterhouses in Virginia and Iowa. The company's actions violate federal laws prohibiting minors from working in such hazardous environments, and the investigation was prompted by a report in The New York Times Magazine. Meat processing is known to be one of the nation's most dangerous industries, and the company's hiring of minors highlights the ongoing issue of child labor in the United States.

via The New York Times|

#business #child-labor #fayette-janitorial

wildlife-conservation2 years ago•2 min saved

"States Battle the Spread of Chronic Wasting Disease in Wildlife"

The Pennsylvania Game Commission has introduced new regulations to combat the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), a deadly disease affecting deer. Hunters in regions with CWD must now be cautious in handling deer carcasses, either taking them to approved meat processing locations, processing them at home and disposing of carcasses properly, or processing them at the harvest location. Testing is recommended before consuming the meat. Blair and Huntingdon counties are among the most contaminated areas for CWD in the state.

via 90.5 WESA|

#chronic-wasting-disease #deer-hunting #meat-processing

crime3 years ago

Michigan Meat Processor Sentenced for Teen's Hand Amputation

A Michigan man has been sentenced after a minor's hand was amputated in a workplace accident at a meat processing plant.

via UpNorthLive.com|

#amputation #crime #meat-processing