CONTENTS 36 Allan Detrich travelled the country chasing storms and barbecue. Cover: The new Prestage Foods of Iowa plant in Eagle Grove began killing hogs on March 4, 2019. It will process 10,000 head per day once first-shift capacity is reached. Photo: Bob Sims - Sosland Publishing Co. 08 COMMENTARY 66 PACKAGING SOLUTIONS 10 BUSINESS NOTES 16 WASHINGTON 72 FOOD SAFETY 28 INDUSTRY UPDATE 78 SMALL BUSINESS 34 RETAIL TRENDS 18 COVER STORY German tradition finds a home in Texas 100 SHOW PREVIEW 36 BOOK REVIEW 102 FROM THE CORRAL 42 MEAT PERSPECTIVES 104 SHOWCASE 106 NAMES IN THE NEWS 108 INDUS T RY C A L ENDA R 110 CLASSIFIEDS 113 ADVERTISERS 114 THE INSIDER 44 TOOLS OF THE TRADE Introduction to IFFA Preparing for ASF Prestage Foods of Iowa builds a better way Third-shift thoroughness 62 INGREDIENT ISSUES Rewarding enrichments Creative coatings POULTRY PROCESSING TECH 52 Working on welfare 56 Controlled stunning MEAT+ POULTRY | 06.19 | www.meatpoultry.com BARBECUE REPORT Reality check Pork in the King of Beers' court A taste for the chase Beef rib bonus Grilling gadgets galore Allan Detrich; Leonid - stock.adobe.com 46 INDUSTRY EDUCATION Rolling into Mobile CSU invests in education 4 Grab 'n gohttp://www.meatpoultry.com