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ARCO National Construction breaks ground on new meat science lab at Lincoln University
53+ min ago (209+ words) Groundbreaking for the new meat science lab at Lincoln University Design-build general contractor ARCO National Construction recently broke ground on a new meat science lab at Lincoln University in Jefferson City, Mo. The 9,506-square-foot meat science lab will be a…...
USDA rolls out SPUR program for small and mid-size beef processors
2+ week, 4+ hour ago (366+ words) Rollins said that historically tight cattle supplies, the Biden administration’s anti-cattle focus, consolidation in and foreign ownership of meat packing and the reemergence of New World Screwworm have created extraordinary market conditions that are placing significant pressure on US independent…...
US beef powers women's fitness event in Taiwan
2+ week, 5+ day ago (201+ words) US beef captured the spotlight at one of Taiwan’s leading women-focused fitness and wellness events in Taipei. Under the brand theme of “Strong Is Beautiful,” the 2026 Women’s Health Fit Fest attracted an audience of young, health-conscious consumers with a strong…...
Elliott Organization launches direct-to consumer meat company, The Farm To You
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (276+ words) The Elliott Organization is launching The Farm To You, a new direct-to-consumer meat delivery company focused on supporting local farms and ranches across the United States while delivering farm-raised products directly to consumers. Founded by entrepreneur Colton Elliott and his…...
Smithfield reduces food loss and waste by 57% across its US manufacturing facilities
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (203+ words) The National Provisioner Smithfield reduces food loss and waste by 57% across its US manufacturing facilities Smithfield Foods reports eliminating more than 1 million miles in East Coast feed delivery and minimizing the company’s carbon footprint. Smithfield Foods' 24th annual sustainability report highlights…...
79th Reciprocal Meat Conference returning to the Texas Panhandle
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (238+ words) Additionally, AMSA will recognize Dr. Frank Dunshea, Chair of Agriculture, University of Melbourne, Australia, as the recipient of the 2026 International Lectureship Award. His contributions to global meat science and animal production systems will be highlighted during a dedicated session, reinforcing…...
University of Missouri names meat market after American Foods Group to commemorate donation
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (219+ words) Meat market design rendering The news of the meat market naming was announced as part of Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe's visit to America’s Heartland Packing facility in Warren County, Mo., which opened in 2025. During the visit, Kehoe and state officials…...
University of Idaho dedicates meat science laboratory to longtime Vandal Brand Meats manager
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (661+ words) Participants in the April 10, 2026, dedication ceremony of University of Idaho’s new Meat Science and Innovation Center Honoring Ron Richard look through a window at hanging beef carcasses. More than 300 supporters gathered April 10, 2026, to help dedicate a new University of Idaho…...
American Lamb Board offers funding to support local events and educational efforts
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (124+ words) As fairs, festivals and farmers markets ramp up across the country, the American Lamb Board (ALB) is offering two funding opportunities to support local educational and promotional efforts that build awareness and drive demand for American lamb. Organizations hosting events…...
When state ingredient laws collide with federal meat inspection
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (336+ words) That stability, however, is now, in some cases, being challenged. A wave of new state laws targeting specific food ingredients, ranging from bans to warning labels and QR-code disclosure, raise a fundamental question for meat processors: What happens when a…...