Episode Details

It’s The Ranch It Up Radio Show! Join Jeff Tigger Erhardt, Rebecca Wanner AKA BEC and their crew as they hear the current state of the cattle business, from feeder calf sales, to heifer retention, to packer margins.  Plus we have the latest news, market recaps and lots more of the cow stuff wrapped into this all-new episode of the Ranch It Up Radio Show.  Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcasting app or on the Ranch It Up Radio Show YouTube Channel.

JBS USA has announced plans to close two facilities as part of an effort to improve efficiency and focus on future growth.

The company will shut down its beef production plant in Pennsylvania, and its value-added processing facility in Memphis, Tennessee.

JBS says the move is part of a larger strategy to modernize operations, improve efficiency, and expand production of value-added food products.

The company says production from the two facilities will be shifted to other JBS operations, and customers should not see any disruption in supply.

 The announcement comes after JBS invested in facilities in Texas, Georgia, and Iowa to expand  prepared foods production, modernize plants, and improve efficiency.

Earlier this year, the company also combined its beef and case-ready businesses to create a more streamlined operation.

The JBS CEO says JBS continues to invest heavily in the United States and the future of food production, while making sure its operations remain competitive and efficient.

The company says consumer demand for protein remains strong and believes these changes will help position JBS for long-term growth.

Last fall, Tyson Foods permanently closed its beef processing facility in Lexington, Nebraska, eliminating approximately 3,200 jobs and removing nearly 5% of total U.S. beef slaughter capacity.

More recently, labor disputes have emerged at several major processing facilities. Approximately 1,700 workers at Cargill’s beef processing plant in Fort Morgan, Colorado, were locked out after contract negotiations between the company and union representatives failed to produce a ratified agreement. The Fort Morgan facility accounts for nearly 5% of total U.S. beef production.

JBS also faced labor challenges earlier this year when nearly 4,000 workers at its Greeley, Colorado, beef plant participated in a strike before ultimately approving a new labor contract.

REFERENCE: https://meatingplace.com/jbs-to-close-beef-plant-value-added-facility/?utm_source=omeda&utm_medium=email&utm_cid=1103020073&utm_campaign=MTGMCD260614015&utm_date=20260615-0300

https://www.northernag.net/jbs-announces-closure-of-beef-production-plant-and-value-added-facility/

Here’s the latest on New World Screwworm.  As of Monday, June 15th, the total number of domestic cases is now at 12, 11 are considered active and 1 inactive with 0 active wildlife and feral cases.  Counties in Texas include Sutton, an inactive case discovered in a sheep.  Edwards county with cases discovered in cattle and goats.  Tom Green County, a case in cattle.  Zavala County, cases in cattle.  Gillespie (guh-LES-pee) County, a case in goats.  And La Salle County, cases in cattle.  In New Mexico, Lea County had that case in a dog.  Livestock and pet owners, wildlife game farms, producers, land users, remember to check stock often for open wounds and lethargic animals.  Report anything unusual and head to screwworm.gov for the latest confirmation maps, current