Meat Processor
All Meat Processor Content
USDA Remote Grading Pilot Program: Increasing Marketing Options at Small Plants
The USDA Agricultural Marketing Service recently launched a pilot program for Remote USDA Beef Carcass Grading, allowing qualifying processors to electronically submit photos of carcasses to be presented for grading.
Direct Marketing Lamb: Selling Direct to Consumer
The growing interest in food chain transparency has fostered the growth of direct marketing meat to consumers. Learn some of the challenges and opportunities this style of marketing offers lamb producers.
Direct Marketing Lamb: Selling to the Ethnic Market
The ethnic market plays a big role in the lamb industry. Learn some keys to success for taking advantage of seasonal demand and price fluctuations in this growing market, including when and where to sell.
Meat
View all meat resources.
How to Cut a Boneless Pork Loin
This article will walk you through the different ways to cut a pork loin into more-manageable cuts and how to package and store what you’re not going to eat right away.
Meat Inspection in South Dakota: Requirements and Resources for Processing and Selling Meat
If you are considering marketing your animals directly to consumers it is important to understand the inspection requirements for selling meat directly to consumers.
So, You Want to Build a Meat Processing Facility? Five Initial Steps to Consider
The need for more small meat processing capacity and skilled workers is not a new problem facing rural America. No matter the reason for wanting to build, here are some steps to consider before diving in.
How to Calibrate a Meat Thermometer
A properly calibrated meat thermometer is key for achieving both meat safety and quality.
Pork Carcass Fabrication: Packaging and Meat Safety
This article is intended to provide guidance on the proper techniques for packaging meat and storing meat at home.
Meat (Not) For Sale
Before buying meat from local livestock producers, take the time to understand the rules and regulations of local meat processing.