Food company JBS USA broke ground on Feb. 27, 2026, on a $150 million expansion project at its beef production facility in Cactus, Texas.
The project includes the construction of a new fabrication floor and an expanded ground beef room, which the company said strengthens the long-term competitiveness of one of its largest and most important beef plants.
The 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 under way, with completion expected by early 2027.
"This groundbreaking marks an exciting moment for JBS USA, our team in Cactus and cattle producers," said Wesley Batista Filho, CEO of JBS USA. "The investment reflects our long-term commitment to the U.S. beef industry and the rural communities where we live and work. By modernizing 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 in the Texas Panhandle employs more than 3,600 team members and partners with local cattle producers buying approximately $3.3 billion in livestock annually.
Elected officials said 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."
Beyond its facility upgrades, JBS USA said it continues to invest in rural communities like Cactus through its Hometown Strong and Better Futures programs. Since 2020, JBS has invested more than $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.
JBS USA is a global food company providing diversified products to customers in approximately 100 countries on six continents. It is headquartered in Greeley, Colo., and produces meat and poultry products, a portfolio of recognized brands and innovative premium foods. It is also a majority shareholder of Pilgrim's, the world's largest poultry producer.
For details, visit jbsfoodsgroup.com.
