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NEWELL, S.D. – The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently pledged about $110 million to smaller and independent meat processors — including one in South Dakota — to expand their capacities […]
CLARK, S.D. — Drive any direction in South Dakota, and it won’t take long to find cattle. The same can’t always be said for South Dakota-raised beef products, but that’s […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) announced endorsements from national and regional farm and ranch advocacy groups for his fight to include mandatory country of origin labeling (MCOOL) […]
STURGIS, S.D. –Â In just a few days, the number of states with dairy herds testing positive for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), a disease that is highly contagious and […]
STURGIS, S.D. – Imagine winning meat bundles and premium artisan cheese and cooking items, while helping support a worthy cause at the same time . The Black Hills Meat Fest, […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – South Dakota is among those states where samples of ground beef at retail stores are being taken as the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the livestock […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A nationwide health alert has been issued for Greater Omaha ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, a particular strain of Escherichia coli […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – During the 2024 Winter Policy Conference, the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) members passed an action item emphasizing the need to resume full federal […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Continued efforts to insure correct labeling of alternative protein products in grocery stores is at the top of the list for some lawmakers. U.S. Senator Deb Fischer […]
WASHINGTON, D.C.– The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released a package of rules and orders that seek to increase competition in the livestock industry. The package establishes a Chief Competition […]
CHICAGO, IL – The four largest meatpackers were hit by a new price-fixing lawsuit from a group of small food distributors. The suit was filed on October 9 in the […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – September beef and pork production were significantly lower than last year, according to USDA. The beef total fell because of tighter market ready supplies, while the decline […]
PIERRE, S.D. — After an earlier request for proposals on ways to analyze loan and grant applications from meat-packing facilities, the Governor’s Office of Economic Development has decided against accepting […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – More federal legislation continues to be introduced all in the interest of understanding livestock market concentration and its affects on U.S. producers. The latest in a long […]
PIERRE, S.D. – The recent effort in South Dakota is to strengthen its food supply chain, with a multi-million-dollar project aimed at supporting its producers was discussed at a recent […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The USDA released its updated WASDE report on August 11, 2023. The August WASDE is the first WASDE report that incorporates farmer surveys and satellite imagery into […]
PIERRE, S.D. — The Governor’s Office of Economic Development wants more information for judging potential meatpacking projects and is willing to spend up to $100,000 for an outside consultant’s advice. […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Hoping to beef up its enforcement of anti-competitive practices in the meat and food sectors, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced a partnership between USDA […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. red meat production declined during June. The USDA says production of 4.552 billion pounds was down 4% on the year, with beef falling 5% and pork […]
BROOKINGS, S.D. – If you’re in the business of direct meat sales to consumers, an event that will cover meat regulation and food safety issues is being offered in August. […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Following a two-year application and examination process, Wall Meats is the first meat processing plant in the state of South Dakota to be able to ship […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Americans are buying more fresh meat than before the COVID-19 pandemic and are seeking value in terms of price, convenience and better-for attributes in meat purchases, according […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ranchers and farmers along with small plant and animal growers still have time to be counted in the 2022 Census of Agriculture, according to the U.S. Department […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. beef exports set annual records for both volume and value in 2022, according to year-end data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export […]
KYLE, S.D. – Native American Natural Foods launched its first national meat and fruit snack, Tanka Bar, in 2007. Sixteen years later, a South Dakota State University alum is helping […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Â Labeling confusion can lead some consumers to buy buffalo meat they think is bison, but is actually made up of water buffalo. Senators John Hoeven (R-N.D.) and […]
BUFFALO, WY – The 2023 Meat Trends to Watch report identified five key areas to anticipating consumer preferences while keeping meat in the mix. “There are challenges ahead for the […]
PIERRE, SD The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, the National Farmers Union and the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition all praised the Biden-Harris administration’s announcement last week of more than $223 million […]
SIOUX FALLS, SD — A ballot question that could ban new meat processing plants in Sioux Falls is moving forward. The city council certified the language of the ballot question […]
HAVRE, MT – Bill Jones has been hired to take the helm of the Montana Premium Processing Cooperative in Havre, bringing a lifelong love of agriculture and a commitment to […]
CHICAGO, ILL – Tyson Foods, Inc, Cargill Inc. and other major meat producers are using the colossal share of the market to limit beef supplies sold to U.S. wholesalers in […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The USDA has announced more funding to help increase processing capacity. Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is making available up to $215 million in grants […]
Larry John Johnson, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on January 14, 2025, at the […]
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