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More US Beef Plants May Close as Cattle Herds Keep Tightening
Dec 19 2025 // American beef plants are under threat as the number of cattle destined for their facilities stays far below historical levels, reflecting the smallest herd in more than half a century. Cattle placed in US feedlots, where...
Tyson Foods’ Decision to Close Nebraska Beef Plant Could Hurt Ranchers Nationwide
Nov 26 2025 // Tyson Foods’ decision to close a beef plant that employs nearly one third of residents of Lexington, Nebraska, could devastate the small city and undermine the profits of ranchers nationwide. Closing a single...
US Justice Department Probes Meatpackers, Attorney General Says
Nov 10 2025 // President Donald Trump on Friday accused meatpacking companies of driving up U.S. beef prices, which have hit records, through manipulation and collusion, and ordered the Justice Department to investigate. Attorney General...
Meatpacker JBS to Pay $1.1 Million to Settle New York Climate Suit
Nov 4 2025 // JBS SA, the world’s largest meatpacker, has agreed to pay $1.1 million to settle a lawsuit by the state of New York over allegations the company misled the public about reducing the impact of its operations on the...
Lufkin, Texas Meat Processing Plant Receives DWC Safety Recognition
Apr 8 2025 // The Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation announced the recipient of the 2024 Lone Star Safety Award is Double R Brand Foods LLC for its meat processing plant located in Lufkin, Texas. The recognition highlights...
US Chicken, Pork Plant Workers Face Higher Health Risks, USDA Studies Confirm
Feb 24 2025 // Workers in US chicken and pork plants face higher risks than other manufacturing workers for musculoskeletal disorders such as carpal tunnel syndrome, according to two studies the US Department of Agriculture issued in...
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