JBS USA Beef
Our U.S. Beef production facilities formed a partnership with scientists at Colorado State University to further refine unloading and handling processes to improve animal welfare and minimize carcass bruising. This innovative research project will help the entire beef industry improve handling practices during unloading and transportation.
JBS USA Carriers
The Beef Checkoff-funded BQA program launched new training and a certification program for cattle transportation, BQAT, which provides cattle haulers with comprehensive training. In the past, all drivers who hauled cattle were trained according to the Master Cattle Transporter; however, JBS USA senior leadership felt that the BQAT program was more relevant and required all…
Marshalltown, IA, Pork Production Facility
On July 19, 2018, an EF3 tornado devastated major parts of Marshalltown, IA, a town of 27,000 residents and home to one of JBS USA Pork’s most important production facilities. Marshalltown suffered a direct hit. Seventeen people were injured, more than 700 homes were damaged or completely destroyed, and countless businesses were shut down –…
Cactus, TX, Beef Production Facility
Helping team members to have a better life is the main goal of the American Dream Program at the JBS USA beef facility in Cactus, TX. Since the program’s inception in 2017, 19 team members have been able to buy their own homes with assistance from the Loan Depot mortgage company. Each week, representatives from…
