United States-Pilgrims Pride should sell meat plant.

UNITED STATES-FIRM OFFER FOR PILGRIMS PRIDE MEAT PLANT.

According to a report in the Farmerville (La.) Gazette, the state of Louisiana has received a firm offer from Foster Farms to purchase the Pilgrim’s Pride plant in Farmerville that was scheduled to be closed within 60 days. Downsville mayor Reggie Skains confirmed late Tuesday night that he received an e-mail from Agricultural Commissioner Mike Strain stating that an offer has been made to purchase the plant for $40 million.

The deal was brokered by Gov. Bobby Jindal and members of his staff and will include what Strain called "major incentives." An official announcement is expected to be made Wednesday.