The Beef About ‘Kill Cow Beef’: Where Does Your Burger Meat Come From?

Clear facts on the U.S. beef supply chain, “kill cow beef” debate, Steak ’n Shake’s grass-fed switch, and why prices are high in 2026.

JBS to Close Beef Plant in Pennsylvania

The world’s largest meatpacker, is preparing to close a beef-processing plant in Pennsylvania, the latest facility to close ...
Modern Farmer

OPINION: Farmers Need More Meat Processing Options

For Pennsylvania rancher Michael Kovach, the lack of slaughter facilities near his farm has been a burden for many years. Kovach sells his pork, beef, lamb and chicken onsite at his own farm stand.
The Nation Newspaper

Ekiti trains butchers, meat processors on modern slaughtering procedures

The Ekiti State Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES) has trained butchers, meat processors on modern slaughtering procedures and standards. The participants selected from ...
Des Moines Register

National Beef announces $100-plus million expansion of Tama plant, doubling slaughtering and processing capacity

Iowa's cattle ranchers are getting some good news: The state's largest beef processing plant is about to get bigger. Iowa Premium will undertake a $100 million expansion of its Tama plant, its parent ...
Radio Iowa

Officials consider ordinance allowing beef, pork slaughter facilities in Spencer City Limits

Officials consider ordinance allowing beef, pork slaughter facilities in Spencer City Limits by Radio Iowa Contributor | Nov 1, 2021 Officials in Spencer are considering a new ordinance that could ...