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Smithfield Foods, the world’s largest pork processor, said on Wednesday it has medical capabilities at U.S. facilities and is actively preparing for COVID-19 vaccine distribution to employees.

Tyson Foods Inc said it resumed slaughtering hogs at an Iowa meat plant on Wednesday, three weeks after idling the facility because of a mechanical malfunction.

Several companies have added new faces to their lineup. Here’s the latest from around the industry.

Looking for a fresh start this year? The Pork Checkoff invites you to the Fresh Start Wellness Challenge and the opportunity to win free groceries for a year.

Confidence about the future of the workplace has declined less than one might expect, says a report from ADP Research Institute. Positivity persists despite the pandemic. But how is COVID-19 affecting the ag workforce?

There’s no question pork expos and trade shows are a highlight in the industry. But this year’s line-up looks a little different as more events move to virtual or have canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Judges describe 2020’s winning beard entry as “equal parts unsettling and awe-inspiring to gaze upon.” See the complete list of winners here.

The first winner of the “Best Mustache in the Pork Industry” is a mustache “fit for bank robbery or a night at the opera...maybe both!” describes judge Davis Michaelson, co-host of AgriTalk. See the results here.

If you know me, you know I’m always looking for ways to tell real stories of resilience in agriculture. One thing’s for sure – 2020 gave us a lot of opportunity to practice and live out “Grit with Grace.”

When rumors circled a few weeks ago of pork packing plants refusing loads because of diminished capacity from worker absenteeism due to COVID-19, how could anyone really be surprised?