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Trump Executive Order Seeks Meat Inspection Modernization by Cutting ‘Unnecessary’ Requirements, Expanding State Program...

The order, aimed at expanding market access for U.S. meat producers, focuses on expanding existing state inspection programs and state–federal agreements. It also calls for “sharpe...

New USDA initiative to bring more states into meat inspection

Stand-Up Program to provide up to $50M to help states start or expand meat inspection programs in partnership with FSIS.

Massie and Pingree introduce Red Meat Inspection Exemption Act

Bill allows qualifying small farmers to slaughter and process their own livestock for direct-to-consumer sale without federal inspection.

USDA Announces $50M in Funding for State Meat Inspection Programs

The newly announced Stand-Up funding program is the latest in a series of Trump Administration actions, including a Presidential Executive Order and the Ranchers First initiative,...

USDA ensures the safety of imported beef—It isn’t a mystery

With over 8 million federal inspection procedures conducted per year in the U.S., our system is complex but efficient in correction when needed.

USDA Welcomes New Mexico

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) and the New Mexico State Livestock Board have finalized an agreement to enhance state meat and poultry food safety inspection through jo...

USDA proposes to modernize fresh beef and lamb import rules

Change would better align U.S. requirements with international standards to protect against foot-and-mouth disease.

Meat Institute celebrates 120th anniversary

Milestone marks over a century of advocacy, food safety leadership and member service to the U.S. meat and poultry industry.

Legislative Proposals in Slaughter and Processing

Mary Grace Winfrey, Research Fellow Elizabeth Rumley, Senior Staff Attorney   This article reflects legislative developments as of October 15, 2026....

More than 83 tons of meat recalled because of fake inspections

Star Meat Delivery Inc. of Lucama, NC, is recalling 167,639 pounds of raw pork, beef and goat products that were produced without federal inspection and bearing labels with a fake...

Meat Institute warns Thune MCOOL amendment will raise beef costs

Amendment to Senate farm bill imposes mandatory origin labeling; group says Congress shouldn’t interfere in markets.

Over 160,000 pounds of meat recalled due to lack of inspection, receives highest risk level from USDA

Star Meat Delivery Inc. of Lucama, North Carolina, is recalling approximately 167,639 pounds of raw pork, beef and goat products, according to a U.S. Department of Agriculture anno...

Food Foundations: Livestock & Poultry Slaughter and Processing

Elizabeth Rumley, Senior Staff Attorney Mary Grace Winfrey, Research Fellow   The terms “slaughter” and “processing” describe different, although closely related,...

Secretary Rollins Discusses USDA Work to Expand State Meat Inspection at NASDA 2026 Annual Meeting

State agriculture officials gathered on September 13–16 in Portland, Maine for the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture’s (NASDA’s) 2026 Annual Meeting, which b...

Cattlemen’s Associations Oppose Trump’s Push to Allow On-Farm Meat Processing: ‘Food Safety is NOT Red Tape’

In August 28 social media posts, President Trump and USDA Secretary Rollins alluded to plans to give ranchers and farmers the ability to process their own meats and other efforts t...

Over 160,000 pounds of meat recalled due to lack of inspection, receives highest risk level from USDA

Star Meat Delivery Inc. of Lucama, North Carolina, is recalling approximately 167,639 pounds of raw pork, beef and goat products, according to a U.S. Department of Agriculture anno...

Over 160,000 pounds of meat recalled due to lack of inspection, receives highest risk level from USDA

Star Meat Delivery Inc. of Lucama, North Carolina, is recalling approximately 167,639 pounds of raw pork, beef and goat products, according to a U.S. Department of Agriculture anno...

USDA to expand testing at deli counters

The program is part of a series of changes to FSIS oversight of Listeria in ready-to-eat (RTE) facilities following the deadly 2024 Listeria outbreak traced to Boar Head deli meat.

Massive meat recall affects beef, pork and more: USDA

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced a massive meat recall on more than 167,000 pounds of of raw pork, beef, and goat products that officials said were produced without...

Publisher's Platform: Hamburger E. coli was 95 percent of my practice until federal inspection ended it. On-farm slaught...

On Aug. 28, 2026, President Trump said he would give farmers and ranchers the right to process their own food, in a Truth Social post calling the four largest meat processors a mon...

DAFM meat inspection service cost €40m last year

The cost of the meat inspection service provided by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) last year was in the region of €40 million. The department has a “vete...

Massive meat recall affects beef, pork and more: USDA

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced a massive meat recall on more than 167,000 pounds of of raw pork, beef, and goat products that officials said were produced without...

Country of Origin Labeling for Beef to be Assessed Per Executive Order Supporting Ranchers

More than 167,000 pounds of meat were recalled. What to know about the state of food safety in the U.S.

More than 167,000 pounds of beef, pork and goat meat are being recalled after they were produced without the required federal inspection and labeled with a false inspection sticker...