Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program

On Thursday, Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the latest and final round of funding for the Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program.   “Through this program, we are awarding more than $35 million in grants to 15 independent meat processors in 12 states to increase processing capacity," Vilsack said.  "Spur co...

Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack recently announced $73 million in funding for the first round of the Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program. The funds will get used to increase competition across the cattle marketplace and support increased producer opportunities, and the U...

Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack recently announced a $73 million investment through the first round of the Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program.  According to the USDA, the funding supports 21 grant projects to expand meat and poultry processing capacity, increasing competition, supporting producer income, and strengthening the food supply chain to lower costs.   ...