Cargill is investing nearly $90 million in automation and smart technology at its beef processing facility in Fort Morgan, Colorado, as part of its broader “Factory of the Future” initiative. The investment will roll out over the next several years and is aimed at increasing operational efficiency, maximising yield, and enhancing workplace safety.
A key element of the upgrade is the deployment of CarVe, Cargill’s proprietary computer vision system. This patent-pending technology enables the real-time measurement of yield in red meat, allowing frontline managers to make on-the-spot decisions. By optimising cutting techniques and reducing waste, CarVe supports more sustainable and productive protein processing, a critical priority as U.S. cattle supplies remain constrained.
The Fort Morgan site has already received $24 million in tech upgrades since 2021. The latest capital injection underscores Cargill’s commitment to leaner, tech-enabled meat production processes, as demand for efficiency and supply chain resilience intensifies across the industry.
Alongside facility upgrades, Cargill is funding a $40 million housing development in Fort Morgan to support local workforce stability. The project includes completed townhomes and an upcoming 81-unit apartment complex. The company has also issued over $500,000 in community grants for childcare and housing support initiatives.