Packing plants are approaching pre-COVID levels. USDA says beef and poultry processors are operating at 98 percent of their average capacity. Pork plants are running at 95 percent capacity. In making the announcement, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue praised farmers and ranchers, meatpacking workers, the companies and local authorities for getting the plants back up and running.
News Categories
Latest RRFN Podcasts
Subscribe to RRFN
Get a weekly digest from RRFN to stay up-to-date on all the latest news in agriculture.