August 28, 2023

Grant Applications Now Available for USDA Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program (MPPEP)

August 28, 2023

Application - OPEN | Program Application Period - August 24, 2023 — November 22, 2023

On Thursday, August 24, 2023, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced $123 million in federal grant funding through the Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program — Phase II (MPPEP II) for meat and poultry processors.

Jill Neumeister

August 1, 2023

MPPTA Technical Support

USDA Forum Highlights Challenges in the Meatpacking Industry

Jill Neumeister

August 1, 2023

MPPTA Technical Support

The participants in the USDA Agricultural Outlook Forum are advocating for increased competition within the meatpacking industry, yet they encounter significant challenges in their endeavor.