Coronavirus

As coronavirus (COVID-19) continues its spread across the United States, impacting farmers and the ag industry, we will share all information and insights here, including closing of major events, impacts on the markets and more.

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Farming Business Management
Tyson Foods to resume limited production at Waterloo, Iowa, facilityTyson Foods to resume limited production at Waterloo, Iowa, facility

All team members returning to work have been tested for COVID-19, and any team member who has tested positive will remain on sick leave until released by health officials.

May 6, 2020
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Market News
Secretary Perdue issues letters on meat packing expectationsSecretary Perdue issues letters on meat packing expectations
byUSDA
May 6, 2020
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Farming Business Management
Pork producers, please keep talkingPork producers, please keep talking
byAnn Hess
May 6, 2020
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Farming Business Management
K-State economists warn not to overreact to meat industry structureK-State economists warn not to overreact to meat industry structure
May 6, 2020
5 Min Read
Pennsylvania pork producers donate nearly 90,000 pounds of protein
Farming Business Management
Pennsylvania pork producers donate nearly 90,000 pounds of proteinPennsylvania pork producers donate nearly 90,000 pounds of protein
May 6, 2020
3 Min Read
Agricultural producers now eligible for SBA disaster loans
Farming Business Management
Agricultural producers now eligible for SBA disaster loansAgricultural producers now eligible for SBA disaster loans
byUSDA
May 5, 2020
1 Min Read

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IPPA urges consumers, producers to contribute to 'Pork Power'
IPPA urges consumers, producers to contribute to 'Pork Power'
May 5, 2020
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Farming Business Management
Iowa Select Farms launches Helping the Helpers program
Iowa Select Farms launches Helping the Helpers program
May 4, 2020
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Smithfield Foods to reopen Monmouth pork processing facility
Smithfield Foods to reopen Monmouth pork processing facility
May 1, 2020
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Pennsylvania pork leader starts GoFundMe for Midwest hog farmers
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Pennsylvania pork leader starts GoFundMe for Midwest hog farmers
Pennsylvania pork leader starts GoFundMe for Midwest hog farmers
May 1, 2020
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byAnn Hess
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Farming Business Management
Trump's meat plant order met with cautious optimism
Trump's meat plant order met with cautious optimism
May 1, 2020
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byP. Scott Shearer
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Livestock Management
Tyson to resume operations at Logansport plant
Tyson to resume operations at Logansport plant
May 1, 2020
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byKrissa Welshans
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Farming Business Management
Illinois pork producer sews more than 1,300 masks for community
Illinois pork producer sews more than 1,300 masks for community
May 1, 2020
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Livestock Management
Iowa launches Resource Coordination Center to help pork producers
Iowa launches Resource Coordination Center to help pork producers
Apr 30, 2020
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Tyson Foods increases benefits, protections for frontline workers
Farming Business Management
Tyson Foods increases benefits, protections for frontline workers
Tyson Foods increases benefits, protections for frontline workers
Apr 30, 2020
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Farming Business Management
Smithfield supports Defense Production Act to protect U.S. food supply
Smithfield supports Defense Production Act to protect U.S. food supply
Apr 29, 2020
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Overwhelmed by numbers, emotions
Farming Business Management
Overwhelmed by numbers, emotions
Overwhelmed by numbers, emotions
Apr 29, 2020
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Trump signs executive order to ensure continued supply of meat
Trump signs executive order to ensure continued supply of meat
Apr 29, 2020
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Hog Welfare
Producers need to plan for 'last resort' measures
Producers need to plan for 'last resort' measures
Apr 28, 2020
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Hog Health
Is moving pigs outdoors a temporary solution?
Is moving pigs outdoors a temporary solution?
Apr 28, 2020
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byNational Pork Board
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Hog Health
K-State now able to test students, faculty, staff for COVID-19
K-State now able to test students, faculty, staff for COVID-19
Apr 28, 2020
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Pork Market News
'Pass the Pork' connects Iowa producers, food banks
'Pass the Pork' connects Iowa producers, food banks
Apr 27, 2020
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Market News
COVID-19 causing hog slaughter to plummet
COVID-19 causing hog slaughter to plummet
Apr 27, 2020
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byRon Plain
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Farm Policy News
Costa addresses health, safety of meat inspectors with USDA
Costa addresses health, safety of meat inspectors with USDA
Apr 27, 2020
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Farming Business Management
Smithfield Foods addresses misinformation amid COVID-19 crisis
Smithfield Foods addresses misinformation amid COVID-19 crisis
Apr 25, 2020
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USDA APHIS establishing a National Incident Coordination Center
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USDA APHIS establishing a National Incident Coordination Center
USDA APHIS establishing a National Incident Coordination Center
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Indiana Packers Corporation suspends operations in Delphi
Indiana Packers Corporation suspends operations in Delphi
Apr 25, 2020
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Farming Business Management
Smithfield Foods to temporarily close Monmouth, Ill., plant
Smithfield Foods to temporarily close Monmouth, Ill., plant
Apr 24, 2020
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The 7th largest pork producer in the world, Canada's hog sector includes over 8,000 hog farms.
Livestock Management
CPC asks government for emergency payment of $20 per hog
CPC asks government for emergency payment of $20 per hog
Apr 24, 2020
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Livestock Management
When buying time runs out
When buying time runs out
Apr 23, 2020
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Livestock Management
Peterson urges Pence to provide more assistance to pork producers
Peterson urges Pence to provide more assistance to pork producers
Apr 23, 2020
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Farming Business Management
Noem releases finalized CDC report pertaining to Smithfield Foods
Noem releases finalized CDC report pertaining to Smithfield Foods
Apr 23, 2020
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Tyson temporarily closes Logansport plant to test staff for COVID-19
Farming Business Management
Tyson temporarily closes Logansport plant to test staff for COVID-19
Tyson temporarily closes Logansport plant to test staff for COVID-19
Apr 22, 2020
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Livestock Management
Tyson to indefinitely suspend Waterloo operations
Tyson to indefinitely suspend Waterloo operations
Apr 22, 2020
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byKrissa Welshans
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Approach to COVID-19 similar to battling swine pathogens
Approach to COVID-19 similar to battling swine pathogens
Apr 21, 2020
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Prestage Foods of Iowa releases statement regarding COVID-19 cases
Farming Business Management
Prestage Foods of Iowa releases statement regarding COVID-19 cases
Prestage Foods of Iowa releases statement regarding COVID-19 cases
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