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Community-Based Meat Processing
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A new meat processing facility at Waubun, Minnesota is expected to be up and running as soon as June. The project has been several years in the making. "We actually started this project in 2017; it was pre-COVID and my friend,…Watch Conditions for Pasture Turnout
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Unseasonably warm temperatures have been seen across the Northern Plains for much of the winter. NDSU Rangeland Research Scientist Llewellyn Manske there are certain target dates to consider when turning cattle out to pasture this spring. Usually, the crested wheatgrass is…Government Makes Pork Purchase
Published March 16, 2024
USDA is purchasing 33.5 million pounds of pork for distribution to various food nutrition and assistance programs. This purchase is valued at $78.6 million. Commodity Credit Corporation funds are being used for this purchase as a way to support U.S.…PDCA Recognize Albert Lea, Faribault and Ellsworth Farms
Published March 16, 2024
During the Minnesota Purebred Cattle Association presented its Distinguished Breeder Award to three dairy farms. Holstein breeders Jon and Ann Larson of Larcrest Holsteins at Albert Lea were honored for their leadership. Bernie and Anne Manderfeld of Faribault are Milking…Aid for Texas Wildfire Victims
Published March 15, 2024
With Texas' largest-ever wildfire nearing containment, one group is stepping up in a big way to help those affected by the disaster. Texas A&M AgriLife is installing various livestock supply points throughout the northeastern Texas region to help provide necessities.…JBS, Tyson Settle Lawsuit Over Wages
Published March 15, 2024
To settle a lawsuit over employee wages, JBS will pay $55 million, and Tyson will pay over $72 million. The lawsuit claims the two meatpackers conspired to keep wages artificially low.Hog Farms Lose a Key Market
Published March 15, 2024
Tyson Foods is permanently closing its Perry, Iowa pork processing plant at the end of June, impacting nearly 1,300 employees. In a statement, Tyson Foods said it is working with state and local officials to provide resources to its employees.…Waubun, MN Meat Processor Could Be Opperational June 2024
Published March 14, 2024
Waubun, Minnesota Beef Producer Paul Benson says a new processing facility in his local community could be up and running as early as June. The idea for this facility was formed back in 2017. “My friend Doyle Turner and I…Supporting Local Meat Processors
Published March 14, 2024
Advancing programming to help local meat processors has been a focus for the Minnesota Farmers Union. Intermediary loans are now available through a USDA Rural Development grant program. The first of those loans is expected to be approved by the…