200-plus Tyson employees test positive for COVID-19 at Nebraska plant 05.14.2020 By Kimberlie Clyma The plant conducted mass testing with the local health department at the beginning of the month.Read More
14 US senators request additional aid for pork producers 05.13.2020 By Ryan McCarthy NPPC put out a similar proposal to address livestock backing up at producers’ facilities.Read More
Hormel reopens two of its subsidiary facilities 05.12.2020 By Ryan McCarthy The facilities in Minnesota and Kansas resumed operations over the weekend.Read More
Ag Secretary clarifies implications of Trump's executive order on processing plants 05.07.2020 By Ryan McCarthy The letters reiterated the need to follow new CDC and OSHA guidance when reopening plants.Read More
Smithfield begins to resume production at Sioux Falls plant 05.07.2020 By Joel Crews Slaughter to resume May 11 and full operations are slated to resume by the end of the month.Read More
Meat supplies shrinking, prices inflating into summer months 05.06.2020 By Ryan McCarthy The report states that retail supplies could shrink by nearly 30%.Read More
300-plus workers test positive for COVID-19 at Triumph Foods plant 05.04.2020 By Ryan McCarthy The company released a video statement on May 3 regarding the testing.Read More
COVID-19 has caused a rise in hot dog sales 05.01.2020 By Emily Park For the week ending on April 19, hot dog sales were up 29%.Read More
Tyson's reopened plants will have mobile health clinics for COVID-19 testing 05.01.2020 By Joel Crews Matrix Medical Network healthcare providers will provide coronavirus testing and other medical resources at facilities across the country.Read More
House Ag Chair supports using local task forces to reopen meat plants 05.01.2020 US Rep. Collin Peterson said JBS in Worthington, Minn., has already been working with the union and local officials.Read More