Smithfield to suspend operations at two Illinois facilities 04.27.2020 By Kimberlie Clyma The company reported ‘a small number’ of the 1,700 employees tested positive for COVID-19.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
Tyson temporarily halts production at its Waterloo plant 04.22.2020 By Joel Crews The Iowa pork processing facility will close this week and the company is making testing available to workers.Read More
Processor Profile: Staying simple 04.20.2020 By Chris Crawford Benton’s Smoky Mountain Country Hams focuses on the basics when it comes to bacon.Read More
Market Overview: Pork candy 04.20.2020 By Lukas Southard Squeal appeal reigns, as bacon demand marches on.Read More
Seaboard Triumph Foods confirms COVID-19 case at Iowa plant 04.17.2020 By Erica Shaffer A Seaboard Foods employee in Guymon, Okla., has also tested positive for COVID-19.Read More
CDC schedules tour of SD Smithfield plant following COVID cases 04.16.2020 By Ryan McCarthy Almost 600 employees from the plant have contracted the virus.Read More
NPPC says ‘immediate action is imperative’ to help pork producers 04.15.2020 By Ryan McCarthy The trade association reports a potential $5 billion loss for hog farmers in 2020. Read More
After governor urges 'more decisive action is needed,' Smithfield closes SD plant indefinitely 04.13.2020 By Ryan McCarthy The company hopes to resume operations after further direction from the government.Read More
USMEF reports strong beef, pork exports despite coronavirus concerns 04.06.2020 By Ryan McCarthy Pork exports increased, especially in China and Mexico.Read More