Technology Assists in Packing Plants

Posted: May 12, 2025 in Featured Coverage

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Two workers in protective gear inspect hanging beef carcasses in a meat processing facility.

Across the beef industry, plants are experimenting with camera-based grading systems to improve efficiency and consistency in quality grading. For facilities like Upper Iowa Beef, where a full-time USDA grader isn’t onsite at all times, these systems can provide a real boost, capturing ribeye size, marbling, and fat thickness remotely and helping graders assign official quality grades from afar.

The technology not only speeds up grading but also opens new opportunities for regional processors and producers to market beef with confidence. For Upper Iowa Beef, it’s a glimpse into how innovation can complement traditional craftsmanship in the plant.

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