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
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
Tyson halts production at Dakota City plant 04.30.2020 By Ryan McCarthy The company said it is working to screen plant workers with the Nebraska National Guard.Read More
Trump signs order to ensure US meat supply 04.29.2020 By Kimberlie Clyma and Ryan McCarthy The action will make processing facilities ‘critical infrastructure.’Read More
Tyson chairman says the US food supply chain is at risk 04.28.2020 By Ryan McCarthy John Tyson warned that availability of its products at retail will be limited.Read More
Hormel Foods gives plant workers another installment of bonuses 04.24.2020 By Ryan McCarthy The company said employees would receive the bonuses the first week of July.Read More
COVID-19 meat facility closure tracker 04.22.2020 By Ryan McCarthy This map will be updated throughout the COVID-19 outbreak.Read More