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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…

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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…

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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…

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MN Pork Producers Making Tough Decisions

Published May 4, 2020

Pork producers across the region are trying to get through the supply chain challenges. Pipestone, Minnesota farmer and National Pork Producers Council board member Terry Wolters raises hogs from farrow to weaning. Wolters continues to send pigs to be finished,…

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Pork Producers Profitability Challenged from Supply Chain

Published May 4, 2020

The overall profitability of pork producers in South Dakota is challenged by supply chain issues. "They were expecting to sell a large volume of hogs at a relatively good price and now they're dealing with a much lower price received…

Rounds: Executive Order Helps Food Supply Chain

Published April 29, 2020

South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds is pleased with the decision to reopen meat processing plants. "We've got producers who have had to euthanize livestock. We have about 35 percent of our pork processing capabilities in an idle position and 25…

Trump Signs Executive Order for Meat Processing Plants

Published April 28, 2020

On Tuesday, President Trump signed an executive order to keep meat processing plants open during the COVID-19 pandemic. In the executive order, processing facilities are considered critical infrastructure under the Defense Production Act. The USDA said more details would be…

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Pork Industry Trying to Find the Positives in a Negative Situation

Finding Homes for SD Hogs

Senators Ask USDA for Producer Indemnity Support

New CoBank Report Looks at COVID-19 Impact on Meat

USDA Will Purchase Pork With Section 32 Funds

MN Hog Farmer Speaks to Coronavirus Impacts

MN Pork Producers Making Tough Decisions

Pork Producers Profitability Challenged from Supply Chain

Rounds: Executive Order Helps Food Supply Chain

Trump Signs Executive Order for Meat Processing Plants

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