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South Dakota is currently the home of USDA beef, pork, buffalo, and lamb processing. South Dakota also boarders processing plants for beef, pork and lamb in our neighboring states.
South Dakota is actively pursuing other state-of-the-art processing facilities to be built in state in order to ensure continuing market access for livestock fed in South Dakota.
There are currently 40 licensed livestock auction markets in South Dakota ensuring true price discovery and allowing sellers and buyers the opportunity to market livestock in a fair and competitive fashion. South Dakota has some of the best and highest volume market sources in the country. This allows buyers to find the specific species and type of livestock they are looking for.
Click here for a list of auction markets in South Dakota.
Packer Websites:
John Morrell
Tyson Foods Inc.
Excel
Swift & Company
Creekstone Farms
US Premium Beef
Hormel Foods
Greater Omaha
American Foods Group
Other plants in South Dakota can be found at www.dakotaflavor.com.
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