West Liberty Foods plant closes for three days after employees test positive for coronavirus 04.13.2020 By Joel Crews Officials plan to reopen on April 14 after extensive cleaning.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
Podcast: Superior Farms leader navigates the company in challenging times 04.10.2020 By Ryan McCarthy CEO Rick Stott discusses the company’s response to coronavirus.Read More
USDA to expand beef price probe 04.10.2020 By Erica Shaffer Lawmakers and industry stakeholders are concerned about rising beef prices, sinking live cattle prices.Read More
NCC: Poultry industry puts worker safety first during pandemic 04.10.2020 By Ryan McCarthy The association is also asking for more support from the government to protect the food supply chain.Read More
Industry groups want clearer guidance on essential businesses 04.09.2020 By Sam Danley The associations say conflicting guidelines may interrupt services.Read More
Smithfield to close South Dakota plant for three days 04.09.2020 By Monica Watrous Dozens of workers have tested positive for COVID-19 at the facility.Read More
FDA tries to help with growing egg demand 04.09.2020 By Jay Sjerven Guidance provides flexibility for producers to shift operations to meet retail demand.Read More
Retailers ramp up safety procedures 04.09.2020 By Emily Park Some grocery stores are limiting the number of customers who can shop at one time.Read More
More than 80 employees test positive for COVID-19 who work at Smithfield South Dakota plant 04.09.2020 By Ryan McCarthy The facility had its first coronavirus case on March 26.Read More