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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 Planning and Development District III meeting at the Davison County Fairgrounds. The plans are linked to two major federal programs. The Biden Administration is implementing […]
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. The Food Safety Summit is an opportunity to learn about federal meat regulations and current food safety issues. Presentations will cover the scientific gaps in […]
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 meat out of state and across the United States. Wall Meat officially stamped its first beef shipment that can be sold outside of South Dakota […]
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — The state of South Dakota ranked number two in the nation for the number of acres planted to hemp in 2021 and is poised for continued expansion of the cash crop. While the cash crop doesn’t come close to matching plantings of established grains like corn and wheat, the newcomer is […]
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 in grants and loans to support small to mid-sized meat processing facilities. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and the National Farmers Union, which are at […]
RAPID CITY, SD – Western Legacy Development Corp. continues to search for a site to build its $1.1 billion beef processing facility after being rejected by two cities in the northern plains, according to Drovers. As reported in “Meatingplace” both Rapid City, S.D. and Cheyenne, WY, are no longer considered in the running for the […]
AMARILLO, TX – Multi-million dollar cattle processing facilities are moving forward in both Nebraska and Texas with Producer Owned Beef, LLC, Amarillo, announcing it has been awarded $12.2 million from the Texas Enterprise Fund for its project. Those incentives are in addition to up to $11.1 million from the Amarillo Economic Development Corporation (ARDC) and […]
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 on Aug. 2 after the citizen-led ballot measure campaign committee, Smart Growth Sioux Falls,  turned in over 6,000 signatures, roughly five percent of registered voters. […]
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 quality with him to his new post. “Eating is a simple enough activity, but it’s so crucial to everyday life that I feel there’s a […]
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 and other support to expand meat and poultry processing options, strengthen the food supply chain, and create jobs and economic opportunities in rural areas. Vilsack […]
