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WASHINGTON — A group of US Senators reintroduced the New Markets for State-Inspected Meat and Poultry Act, which is designed to allow businesses that are working with Meat and Poultry Inspection (MPI) programs to sell products across state lines. Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) noted in his proposal how state programs are limited to the state markets even though inspection at a state facility can meet or exceed federal inspection standards.
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OTTAWA, ONTARIO — The Canadian Meat Council (CMC) recently pushed the Canadian government for financial support following China’s recent 25% retaliatory tariff on pork imports. The trade association said the support was critical for the viability of some processing facilities, with some projecting C$100 million in losses in 2025.
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WASHINGTON — A bipartisan bill was introduced last week in the House of Representatives aimed at strengthening biosecurity protocols and supporting research for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). Representatives Sarah McBride (D-Del.) and Mike Lawler (R-NY) introduced the Supporting Avian Virus Eradication (SAVE) Our Poultry Act which works to safeguard producers, the national food supply and export markets.
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RED BUD, ILL. — Small meat processor Miller’s Meat Market suffered a significant fire on April 11. According to local news reports, two local fire departments responded to the incident. Owners Kevin and Pam Miller were the only ones working and safely left the building without injury. “It is with deep sadness that we announce Miller’s Meat Market was impacted by a devastating fire yesterday,” the company posted on its Facebook page on April 12.
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WASHINGTON — On April 14, Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins named dozens of officials appointed to recent roles throughout the agency. “Agriculture is the backbone of America, and strong leadership at the People’s Department is key to America’s continued success,” Rollins said. “I’m proud to welcome this team of experienced, dedicated professionals to USDA.
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WATERTOWN, MASS. — ButcherBox, a direct-to-consumer meat and seafood brand, confirmed that it partnered with Target’s third-party digital marketplace, Target Plus, to make its product available on a new platform. The company will offer packages between $99 to $189 with different themes, Kid’s Favorites and Breakfast Essentials, to Steak Lovers and Meal Prepping.
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GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. — Employees at the JBS beef processing facility in Plainwell, Mich., voted to ratify a new contract. More than 1,300 workers at JBS are members of the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Union Local 951. Terms of the new contract include an immediate $750 bonus, guaranteed wage increases each year of the contract, a new pension plan with employer contribution and improvements to paid time off, according to information from the union.
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TUCKER, GA. – Texas A&M University recently won the 76th USPOULTRY Foundation Ted Cameron National Poultry Judging Contest at Mississippi State University (MSU). Reagan Barnett from Texas A&M won the high individual overall category, and Andy Cornell from the University of Arkansas finished second in the competition. Seven universities participated in the 2025 competition.
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2 weeks ago | 
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NEW YORK — Boar’s Head Provisions Co. has agreed to pay $3.1 million in a class action settlement concerning a deadly Listeria outbreak connected to the company’s products. Last July, Boar’s Head recalled over 7 million lbs of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products due to the detection of Listeria in an unopened liverwurst product produced by the company. Upon further investigation, Boar’s Head decided to close its processing plant in Jarratt, Va., where the recalled items were produced.
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AUSTIN, MINN. — Food safety and sanitation company Fortrex recently notified the Minnesota Department of Employment & Economic Development in a WARN letter that it would lay off 72 employees at Quality Pork Processors (QPP) in Austin, Minn. The company stated in its notice that it would cease its services on May 3.
