Podcast: SMA president details teamwork behind shifting to virtual convention 07.31.2020 By Ryan McCarthy Joe Harris shares how the association put together an online program in a matter of weeks.Read More
Nebraska legislature to hold hearing on COVID-19 protections for meat plant workers 07.31.2020 By Ryan McCarthy State Senator Tony Vargas sponsored the bill that advocates social distancing, PPE and other safeguards.Read More
USDA publicizes new ASF test 07.30.2020 By Ryan McCarthy The technology will be available to veterinary diagnostic labs around the country.Read More
Seaboard reports mixed results during Q2 07.30.2020 By Ryan McCarthy The company expects to be profitable the rest of 2020.Read More
Danish Crown reports COVID-19 outbreak at plant 07.30.2020 By Ryan McCarthy The company has a mobile testing center outside its Ringsted facility.Read More
Worker sues Central Valley Meat Co. over COVID-19 07.29.2020 By Ryan McCarthy The plaintiff alleges the company sent people back to work after testing positive for the virus.Read More
USRSB releases sustainability pilot project results 07.29.2020 By Ryan McCarthy Conducted over two years, the study involved significant players in the beef industry.Read More
Meat, poultry patties recalled in Miami due to lack of inspection 07.29.2020 By Ryan McCarthy Jamaican Tastee Patties recalled more than 60K lbs of products.Read More
JBS USA buys back lamb plant assets from Mountain States Rosen 07.28.2020 By Ryan McCarthy Mountain States Rosen purchased the Greeley plant in 2015.Read More
Smithfield responds to senators’ inquiry on meat industry handling of COVID-19 07.27.2020 By Ryan McCarthy Kenneth Sullivan claims the criticisms of the industry’s COVID-19 response are based on misinformation.Read More