Articles tagged under: pork
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…Interim Guidance Issued for Meat Processors During COVID-19
Published April 27, 2020
On Sunday, the Centers for Disease Control and the Occupational Safety and Health Organization issued interim guidance for meat and poultry processing facilities. The guidance outlines the importance of an assessment and control plan. Employees should be six feet apart…Euthanasia Situation to Accelerate This Week
Published April 27, 2020
With closed plants and a growing backlog of hogs, depopulation has begun for Minnesota’s swine herd and will accelerate this week. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture has resources available on euthanasia and carcass disposal on its website. Indemnity payments are…USDA Establishes National Incident Coordination Center
Published April 26, 2020
The USDA is establishing a National Incident Coordination Center to provide direct support to producers whose animals cannot go to market. Moving forward, the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Coordination Center, state veterinarians and other state officials will…Pork Producers Want Loan Restrictions Removed
Published April 24, 2020
Restrictive language is preventing some pork producers from being eligible for Small Business Administration Paycheck Protection Program loans. According to the National Pork Producers Council, an estimated 25 percent of the U.S. hog industry is automatically disqualified from applying for…Soy Checkoff Continues to Build Demand Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
Published April 24, 2020
The food supply chain is critical during the coronavirus pandemic. Pork producers are being challenged. "We're doing economic analysis on the impact right now," said Polly Ruhland, CEO, United Soybean Board. "Tyson announced they are going to close a plant…Peterson Asks White House to Help U.S. Pork Industry
Published April 23, 2020
House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson sent a letter to the White House Coronavirus Task Force on Thursday. In the letter, Peterson asked the task force to address challenges facing the U.S. pork industry. Peterson also asked Vice President Mike…