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USDA announces $110 million for meatpacking expansion projects

07/11/24 3:56 PM By Noah Wicks
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USDA is spending $110 million to expand meat processing through more than 50 grants for projects in 30 states, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced Thursday.

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