Ag Committee Chair: Local task forces needed to help open meat plants 05.01.2020 By Ryan McCarthy US Rep. Collin Peterson said JBS in Worthington, Minn., has already been working with the union and local officials.Read More
Tyson’s Dakota City plant pauses production until next week 04.30.2020 By Ryan McCarthy The company said it is working to screen plant workers with the Nebraska National Guard.Read More
Iowa leaders ask for pork producer assistance with euthanizing pigs 04.29.2020 By Ryan McCarthy The letter was signed by Republican senators and the governor of Iowa.Read More
Getting creative with frozen meats 04.27.2020 By Donna Berry Frozen food sales have been up as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.Read More
JBS temporarily shutters Green Bay beef facility 04.27.2020 By Ryan McCarthy The company will work with state and local health officials while the plant is closed.Read More
JBS reopens Colorado beef plant after COVID-19 outbreak 04.24.2020 By Ryan McCarthy The company plans to resume fabrication on April 27.Read More
Podcast: Midan Marketing looks at consumer concerns 04.24.2020 By Kimberlie Clyma Michael Uetz’s marketing firm surveys meat consumers to find out what they’re thinking during the coronavirus crisis.Read More
Long-term pandemic effects on food industry still unknown 04.23.2020 By Jay Sjerven Purdue professor suggests the way food is processed and distributed could change.Read More
Comfrey Farm temporarily closes plant to implement coronavirus precautions 04.23.2020 By Ryan McCarthy The pork producer plans to reopen on April 24.Read More
Eye appeal 04.22.2020 By Donna Berry Product appearance, especially meat color, is a meat department dilemma.Read More