USDA is investing $57 million dollars to boost American Meat Processing Capacity and Support our nation’s ranchers. Processers in 40 states are expected to receive $57 million to expand their capacity and create new and better markets through the Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program (MPPEP).

Source: USDA

USDA is investing $57 million dollars to boost American Meat Processing Capacity and Support our nation&rsquo;s ranchers.&nbsp;Processers in 40 states are expected to receive $57 million to expand their capacity and create new and better markets through the Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program (MPPEP).
Source: USDA

Sarah Heinrich is both a rancher and a broadcaster for The Ag News Leader, KFGO & the Growing Harvest Ag Network. She’s the former KX-TV, Bismarck, Ag Director and the niece of another legendary North Dakota Ag Director, Al Gustin. She leads the KFGO 790-AM team as Farm & Ranch Director. Also part of the team is Farm and Ranch Reporter Sam Halstengard.

Sarah Heinrich is both a rancher and a broadcaster for The Ag News Leader, KFGO &amp; the Growing Harvest Ag Network. She&rsquo;s the former KX-TV, Bismarck, Ag Director and the niece of another legendary North Dakota Ag Director, Al Gustin. She leads the KFGO 790-AM team as Farm &amp; Ranch Director. Also part of the team is Farm and Ranch Reporter Sam Halstengard.

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Mid-morning Ag News, October 28, 2026: USDA invests millions to boost America meat processing capacity

The number of cattle in U.S. feedlots edged lower from a year ago, while placements fell to a record September low, according to the latest USDA Cattle on Feed Report. 

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The number of cattle in U.S. feedlots edged lower from a year ago, while placements fell to a record September low, according to the latest USDA Cattle on Feed Report.&nbsp;
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Afternoon Ag News, October 28, 2026: Fewer cattle in U.S. feedlots

Agriculture Department Chief Meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at states reporting significant jumps in corn harvest progress as of October 25.

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Agriculture Department Chief Meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at states reporting significant jumps in corn harvest progress as of October 25.
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Morning Ag News, October 28, 2026: A look at harvest progress

The idea of using food as medicine is gaining traction among policymakers and health care leaders. During a discussion on nutrition and public health, Dr. Oz, who serves as administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, argued that better diets could improve health outcomes while reducing health care costs.

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The idea of using food as medicine is gaining traction among policymakers and health care leaders. During a discussion on nutrition and public health, Dr. Oz, who serves as administrator of the Centers for Medicare &amp; Medicaid Services, argued that better diets could improve health outcomes while reducing health care costs.
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Mid-morning Ag News, October 28, 2026: USDA invests millions to boost America meat processing capacity

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