Trump Guts Poultry and Hog Slaughterhouse Line Speed Rules

Trump Guts Poultry and Hog Slaughterhouse Line Speed Rules

Washington — Trump’s Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued proposed rules to gut slaughterhouse line speed regulations at poultry and pork processing facilities. If finalized, the poultry rule would allow for slaughter rates of up to 175 chickens per minute (up from 140 today) and 60 turkeys per minute (up from 55); the pork plant rule would eliminate line speed caps altogether. High slaughterhouse line speeds threaten food safety, clean w…

NPPC: USDA Line Speeds Program Another Step Closer to Widespread Adoption

WASHINGTON — The National Pork Producers Council applauds the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s proposed rule to update the New Swine Inspection System’s line speed regulations to increase efficiency at pork processing plants. The proposal aims to remove maximum line speed limits for establishments operating under NSIS. Participating establishments will be allowed to set their own line speeds based on their demonstrated ability to maintain proces…

USDA Action To Lower Food Costs

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) yesterday announced proposed updates to federal line speed regulations in poultry and pork establishments operating under modern inspection systems. These updates reflect years of data and experience, and are designed to lower costs for American families, reduce outdated regulatory barriers for processors, and support a more efficient and resilient food supply. “As Secretary, my responsibility is to ens…

USDA Proposes Changes to Line Speed Rules for Pork and Poultry Plants

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced proposed updates to federal line speed regulations in poultry and pork establishments operating under

USDA Line Speeds Program Another Step Closer to Widespread Adoption, Boosting Pork Processing Capacity

The National Pork Producers Council applauds the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s proposed rule to update the New Swine Inspection System’s line speed regulations to increase efficiency at pork processing plants.  The proposal aims to remove maximum line speed limits for establishments operating under NSIS. Participating establishments will be allowed to set their own line speeds […] The post USDA Line Speeds Program Another Step Closer to Wides…

Pork producers pleased with USDA changes to line speed rules

Proposal aims to remove maximum line speed limits for establishments operating under the New Swine Inspection System.