Articles tagged under: pork
More COVID-19 Challenges Ahead for U.S. Pork Producers
Published July 22, 2020
According to Kerns and Associates economist Steve Meyer, U.S. hog producers are holding on to about 1.1 million animals that should already be slaughtered by now. "We think this number will be up to about 1.6 million by the end…No Quick Solution for Packers or Pork Producers
Published June 12, 2020
According to Kerns and Associates economist Steve Meyer, the idle capacity of pork processing plants is at 11.3 percent, the lowest number seen in recent weeks. However, progress is starting to slow. "We speculated that the early days of recovery…The Backlog of Hogs Continues in MN
Published June 2, 2020
While pork packing plant capacity has increased in the last few weeks, Minnesota Pork Producers Association CEO David Preisler said it’s going to be difficult for the pork industry to move forward. Minnesota’s pork packing plants are running up to…Pork Industry Trying to Find the Positives in a Negative Situation
Published June 1, 2020
It’s easy to get caught up in the negativity surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite these tough times in agriculture, fourth-generation hog producer Kevin Hugoson from Granada, Minnesota is trying to find the positives. "One blessing in our family is both…Finding Homes for SD Hogs
Published May 18, 2020
South Dakota Interim Agriculture Secretary Larry Rhoden says he’s been working with State Veterinarian Dustin Oedekoven to find homes for the excess supply of pork in the state. "South Dakota State University has a processing facility they use on campus…Senators Ask USDA for Producer Indemnity Support
Published May 11, 2020
A bipartisan group of senators are asking the USDA to help pork producers forced to depopulate herds in the COVID-19 pandemic. In a letter, the lawmakers request indemnity funds for the immediate crisis. Pork producers typically send more than two…New CoBank Report Looks at COVID-19 Impact on Meat
Published May 6, 2020
A decline in U.S. meat production is expected to reduce grocery store supplies in May and June. According to a new CoBank report, meat supplies for retail grocery stores could decline 30 percent by Memorial Day, leading to pork and…USDA Will Purchase Pork With Section 32 Funds
Published May 4, 2020
The USDA will purchase $470 million in agricultural products through Section 32 appropriations, including $30 million of U.S. pork. That’s not as much as other commodities, but National Pork Producers Council Vice President of Industry Relations Dallas Hockman says the…MN Hog Farmer Speaks to Coronavirus Impacts
Published May 4, 2020
Minnesota hog farmers continue to face challenges with temporary packing plant closures. While the pigs on the Olson Farm near Cottonwood are owner by their neighbor, Carolyn and her husband Jonathan own the buildings and feed the hogs until a…