KGHL Radio recently joined Montana’s Alternative Energy Resources organization (AERO) on a tour that focused on the regenerative leadership of Montana’s newest and largest meat processing plant. In a two-part …
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Over 35 Million Dollars to Independent Meat Processors From USDA, Including the Old Salt Meat Company
by Brett McRaeBOZEMAN, Mont., Sept. 24, 2024 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that USDA is awarding more than $35 million in grants to 15 independent meat processors …
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USDA Announces Updated “Product of USA” Label Claim
by Colter BrownToday, at the National Farmers Union Annual Convention, U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the finalization of a rule to align the voluntary “Product of USA” label claim …
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Glacier Processing Co-op Offers Incentive for Producers to Join
by Colter BrownA cooperative focused on expanding meat processing capacity in the Flathead Valley is currently offering an incentive to producers who join by Sept. 30, with an informational membership meeting and …
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USDA Announces New Round of Funds to Expand Meat Processing
by Colter BrownFifteen businesses in 17 states were awarded $115 million to help expand independent meat and poultry processing capacity, USDA said in an announcement on Thursday. Back in November 2022, USDA …
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USDA Announces Major Program Improvements, Progress, and Investments
by Andy SchwabSAN JUAN, P.R., January 9, 2023 — Today, at the American Farm Bureau Federation annual convention, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced several major developments at the U.S. Department of Agriculture that will …
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U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the Biden-Harris Administration is investing $9.6 million across the country and taking several other steps to help farmers, ranchers, processors …
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A JBS owned case ready meat operation in Denver has voted unanimously to strike. United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 7 members from the Denver Processing plant, authorized the …
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USDA Announces Investments to Expand Meat Processing Capacity and Increase Competition
by Colter BrownAgriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced $223 million dollars in grants and loans on Wednesday to increase competition in the meat processing industry. The administration has said a lack of competition …
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USDA Announces Framework to Strengthen and Transform the Food Supply Chain
by Colter BrownMaking the case that the country’s food system has gone through “a time of great disruption” tied to the pandemic, climate change “and an unprovoked and brutal war,” Agriculture Secretary …