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Fortune Recognizes Cargill

Published September 30, 2026

The Fortune Change the World list for 2026 includes Cargill. The list recognizes 50 companies for addressing some of the world's toughest challenges. Cargill was honored for its work to support farmers and strengthen food system resilience.

Union Workers in Fort Morgan, Colorado Approve Contract

Published August 18, 2026

Union workers at the Cargill beef processing plant in Fort Morgan, Colorado have voted to accept the latest contract offer. Cargill stopped slaughtering cattle at this facility this past April in a dispute over wages. Workers are expected to return…

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Work Stoppage at Fort Morgan Beef Plant Could End Soon

Published August 3, 2026

Cargill and the union workers at its Fort Morgan, Colorado beef processing plant have a tentative agreement to end their labor dispute. Cargill locked out workers after union members in late May after union members rejected the company’s last contract…

Cargill Beef Plant Shut Down

Published May 21, 2026

More than 1,700 union workers have been locked out at the Cargill beef processing plant in Fort Morgan, Colorado, after employees rejected the company’s latest contract proposal. The dispute involves workers represented by Teamsters Local 455 and centers on wages,…

Another Labor Dispute in Packing Industry

Published April 27, 2026

Labor negotiations are underway between union workers and Cargill at a Fort Morgan, Colorado, beef-processing plant. Workers are seeking higher wages and better working conditions.

DOJ Probes Meatpacking Industry

Published April 23, 2026

The U.S. Department of Justice is launching a new investigation into the meatpacking industry, focusing on potential criminal anti-competitive behavior. Reports indicate the probe will examine major companies, including Cargill, Tyson Foods, JBS, and National Beef, which together account for…

Canola Canola Plant Opens

Published April 22, 2026

Cargill has opened its canola processing facility in Regina, Saskatchewan. The plant has the capacity to process one million metric tons of canola each year. In addition to food and feed products, Cargill is targeting the low-carbon renewable energy market…

Cargill Pauses Brazil Soybean Shipments to China

Published March 12, 2026

Cargill has temporarily paused soybean export shipments from Brazil to China after new inspection rules were implemented by the Brazilian government created complications for exporters. The policy requires stricter sanitary evaluations of soybean shipments to check for pests and weeds…

Schumer Targets Big Meatpackers with Breakup Bill

Published March 4, 2026

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer plans to introduce legislation aimed at breaking up large meatpacking companies by preventing processors from handling more than one type of meat. The proposal could force some of the nation’s biggest companies to spin off…

Ground Beef Processing Plant to Close

Published February 13, 2026

Cargill plans to shut down its ground beef processing plant in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and shift production to its other plants. Layoffs will begin April 11 and the plant will close at the end of May.

Articles tagged under: Cargill

Fortune Recognizes Cargill

Union Workers in Fort Morgan, Colorado Approve Contract

Work Stoppage at Fort Morgan Beef Plant Could End Soon

Cargill Beef Plant Shut Down

Another Labor Dispute in Packing Industry

DOJ Probes Meatpacking Industry

Canola Canola Plant Opens

Cargill Pauses Brazil Soybean Shipments to China

Schumer Targets Big Meatpackers with Breakup Bill

Ground Beef Processing Plant to Close

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