The plant conducted mass testing with the local health department at the beginning of the month.

Five employees tested positive for COVID-19 at the plant.

The NPPC supported the action taken in the latest proposal of the HEROES Act.

The company discussed how its plants have stayed at full production during COVID-19.

Higher sales and lower volumes reflect the supply chain strain as consumers pay higher prices.

The senators believe the legislation will aid market efficiency and create competition.

NPPC put out a similar proposal to address livestock backing up at producers’ facilities.

The incidents are unrelated, the company said.

Chicken Farmers of Canada said the industry needs help covering depopulation costs.

The facilities in Minnesota and Kansas resumed operations over the weekend.