USDA Commits $215M to Enhance the American Food Supply Chain

February 24, 2022 USDA

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is making available up to $215 million in grants and other support to expand meat and poultry processing options, strengthen the food supply chain, and create jobs and economic opportunities in rural areas. Today’s funding opportunity,

COMMENT: NSAC Responds to USDA Announcement of Meat Processing Grants

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the opening of the Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program (MPPEP) with a round of competitive grants to expand meat processing capacity nationwide. The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) issued the following comment, attributable to Eric Deeble, NSAC Policy Director, in response to USDA’s announcement.

Meat Prices Have Been Rising With Inflation. But Who’s Benefiting?

February 17, 2022 Marketplace

The grocery store is arguably where consumers feel inflation most. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, meat costs about 20% more than it did in 2021, and analysts expect prices to keep going up before they come back down. 

State Commits $14M to Iowa Premium’s Tama Beef Processing Plant Expansion

The state of Iowa has committed $14 million to Iowa Premium to help it expand its Tama beef processing plant and add nearly 400 jobs. 

USDA Invests $32 Million to Strengthen U.S. Food Supply Chain; Solidifies Commitment to Helping the Meat and Poultry Sector Recover from the Pandemic

November 24, 2021 USDA

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the investment of $32 million in grants awarded to 167 meat and poultry slaughter and processing facilities to support expanded capacity and efficiency through the Meat and Poultry Inspection Readiness Grant (MPIRG) program.