Processors are investing in greenfield, brownfield and expansion projects to increase efficiency and capacity.

Construction is underway for three new facilities at the KSU School of Agriculture.

Bargaining sessions are scheduled for next week.

The company will also acquire the Nowy Sacz plant in Poland.

The new pet food facility in Lincoln aims to bring all processing to one site.

The site has been operational for two decades.

The transaction is expected to close by the end of July.

The new owners plan to rename the company to Hilltop Meat Market.

The center will study three types of alternative proteins.

The company will shift the beef production line to Mundelein, Ill.