Articles tagged under: pork
Sioux Falls Smithfield Employees Test COVID-19 Positive
Published April 9, 2020
More than 80 employees at Smithfield Foods are confirmed to have the coronavirus, according to health officials on Wednesday. The Sioux Falls, South Dakota-based pork processing plant is taking necessary measures to protect workers. That includes temporary closure, expanding rigorous…AFBF Analysis: Low Price Levels Threaten Farmer’s Livelihood
Published April 9, 2020
According to an updated economic analysis by the American Farm Bureau Federation, crop and livestock prices are falling to levels that threaten the livelihoods of farmers and ranchers. Since the beginning of the year, both beef and pork futures declined…Livestock Markets Continue to Struggle
Published April 3, 2020
The livestock markets continue to struggle. Kluis Commodities market analyst Jacob Burks said the struggle will continue until demand picks up. "It's a very unfortunate pattern, but we could see the writing on the wall. The restaurant business and food…Unknowns Ahead for MN Hog Producers
Published April 3, 2020
The hog markets are experiencing losses due to the coronavirus. "There was a been a pretty hard drop in the futures market in March. Uncertainty has driven that," said David Preisler, CEO, Minnesota Pork Producers Association. "Now, there's a packing…Livestock Markets Trying to Look Past COVID-19
Published March 25, 2020
Packers within the cattle industry are stepping up, offering premiums to cattle feeders for the week of March 23. Another glimmer of good news is the cattle markets have rebounded to start the week. As the commodity markets try to…USDA Announces Expanded Access for U.S. Meat Products to China
Published March 24, 2020
Phase one implementation of the trade agreement between the U.S. and China is pressing forward. The most recent actions include growth for U.S. meat products. Both countries have agreed to allow U.S. poultry exports from unaffected regions in the case…Increased Market Access for U.S. Beef and Pork
Published March 23, 2020
USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service has updated its export requirements for U.S. beef and pork going to China. More U.S. facilities are now eligible to export beef to China and exports are no longer limited to beef from cattle…Pork Board Helping Producers, Consumers Navigate Uncertain Times
Published March 22, 2020
During uncertain times, the National Pork Board is helping hog farmers navigate a downward market and ongoing coronavirus concerns. The goal is to help restore both producer and consumer confidence. "For example, we're talking about how pork is safe," says…U.S. and China Working on Trade Protocols
Published February 14, 2020
The phase one trade deal between the U.S. and China is now officially in place. All eyes are on exports to China with the commitment to significantly increase their agricultural purchases from the U.S. in the next two years. Work…