R-CALF USA asks for more land for cattle 05.15.2020 By Ryan McCarthy The group says the supply chain has been backed up due to COVID-19. Read More
House Democrats lay out livestock provisions in latest COVID-19 bill 05.14.2020 By Ryan McCarthy The NPPC supported the action taken in the latest proposal of the HEROES Act.Read More
New Zealand meat producer adds more red meat for US consumers 05.13.2020 By Ryan McCarthy The company discussed how its plants have stayed at full production during COVID-19.Read More
Senators ask for more pork producer funding 05.13.2020 By Ryan McCarthy NPPC put out a similar proposal to address livestock backing up at producers’ facilities.Read More
Hormel subsidiaries reopen after deep cleaning for COVID-19 05.12.2020 By Ryan McCarthy The facilities in Minnesota and Kansas resumed operations over the weekend.Read More
Ag Secretary praises reopening of meatpacking plants 05.12.2020 By Ryan McCarthy The UFCW says workers still need proper PPE and testing. Read More
USDA approves Farmers to Families Food Box purchases 05.11.2020 By Ryan McCarthy The agency said it will invest $258 million in meat products as part of the surplus food program. Read More
Red meat exports positive for March 05.08.2020 By Ryan McCarthy USMEF says the impact of COVID-19 could negatively influence shipments in April and May.Read More
Sonny Perdue issues letters to governors, meat industry stakeholders regarding Trump’s executive order 05.07.2020 By Ryan McCarthy The letters reiterated the need to follow new CDC and OSHA guidance when reopening plants.Read More
Three USDA inspectors die from COVID-19 05.07.2020 By Ryan McCarthy The union representing inspectors said its members lack proper PPE.Read More
