meat processing

For Utah ranchers, it can be a challenge to find local options for processing livestock, like this cow seen in Washington County, June 12, 2024. A new facility in Richfield is taking steps to change that.

Rather than mooove beef, a new cattle processor in Sevier County can keep it local

David Condos

Even though Utah is home to around 335,000 beef cattle, ranchers haven’t had many local avenues for getting that meat to market. Instead, it gets sent out of state, driving up costs.

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The latest Utah news from Thursday morning, Jan. 6, 2022

Animal carcasses hang near a wall at Northwest Premium Meats in Nampa, Idaho.

Business & Economy

A boon for local meat processors is a hurdle for hunters

Madelyn Beck

The pandemic slowed food supply lines across the country as workers at major meat processing plants got sick. That meant more ranchers were turning to local butchers for processing, and consumers were turning to them for meat. But more business at local meat shops means less room to process wild game for hunters.

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AM News Brief: Morgan County Election, Salt Lake City Schools & Massive Marijuana Bust

KUER News

Friday morning, July 31, 2020One Day To Go, Utah Closing In On August COVID GoalUtah Gov. Gary Herbert said he’s pleased, but not ready to celebrate the…

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The Intercept: Toxic Sprays Sickened USDA Inspectors At Central Utah Turkey Plant

Bob Nelson

Central Utah’s Sanpete County is an agricultural hub, home to hundreds of thousands of turkeys that are sent for processing to a nearby facility. "The…

Business & Economy

Feds Sue Meatpacking Company for Discrimination at Utah Plant

Andrea Smardon

The federal government is suing a meatpacking company, saying it discriminated against qualified job applicants at its plant in Hyrum, Utah. JBS USA based…