March 4, 2026

 

JBS breaks ground for expansion project at Texas, US beef facility

 

 

JBS USA broke ground on February 27 for a US$150 million expansion project at its beef production facility in Cactus, Texas, the United States.

 

The project includes the construction of a new, state-of-the-art fabrication floor and an expanded ground beef room, strengthening the long-term competitiveness of one of the company's largest and most important beef plants.

 

This major investment is designed to increase operational efficiency, enhance production capacity, and create new opportunities for cattle producers, customers, team members, and the surrounding rural communities. Construction is underway, with an expectation of being completed by early 2027.

 

"This groundbreaking marks an exciting moment for JBS USA, our team in Cactus, and cattle producers," said Wesley Batista Filho, JBS USA's chief executive officer. "The investment reflects our long-term commitment to the US beef industry and the rural communities where we live and work. By modernising and expanding our Cactus facility, we are ensuring that our business, and the thousands of families who depend on it, remain positioned for success now and in the future."

 

The Cactus facility, located in the Texas Panhandle, currently employs more than 3,600 team members and partners with local cattle producers, purchasing approximately US$3.3 billion in livestock annually.

 

The reinvestment marks a major step forward for the region, highlighting its economic significance and benefits for Texas producers.

 

"I commend JBS for their investment right here in Cactus," said state Rep. Caroline Fairly. "This transformational project sends a clear message that they believe in the Texas Panhandle, in our workforce, and in the long-term future of this area. We are proud to see JBS continue investing in our community and in American agriculture."

 

Moore County Judge Rowdy Rhoades applauds JBS's investment in the local community and its ongoing impact on Cactus residents.

 

"The investment is about more than just expanded production capacity, it reinforces JBS's longstanding commitment to the people who call this community home," Rhoades said. "Through their Hometown Strong and Better Futures programmes, they've partnered directly with community leaders to fund numerous local projects that our residents enjoy and benefit from, along with education opportunities for their employees and their families. This expansion builds on that momentum, ensuring that Cactus continues to thrive and remains a vibrant, resilient place."

 

Beyond its facility upgrades, JBS USA continues to invest in rural communities like Cactus through its Hometown Strong and Better Futures programs. Since 2020, JBS has invested more than US$11 million in Cactus community projects — including parks, enhanced local facilities, nonprofit support, and affordable housing—while enabling more than 259 team members and their children to pursue tuition-free community college.

 

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