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40% of the pork packing capacity is currently idled, and even with the President’s Executive Order, increased safety measures and social distancing at plants means processing capacity won’t be back to 100% anytime soon.

The Small Business Administration (SBA) began accepting applications for the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) exclusively for agricultural businesses on Monday.

Retail sales data show U.S. meat department sales were up substantially in dollar value and volume during the seven weeks from March 8 through April 26.

The monetary awards will help students support their educational and professional goals.

Retail meat sales spiked 77% higher for the week ending March 15, but food shortages are not expected during the “social distancing” period underway to slow the spread of COVID-19.

LMIC says that strong retail demand, and the resulting spike in processing margins, has incentivized processors and packers to ramp up production the last two weeks.

Tyson Foods, Inc, announced on Tuesday it will pay approximately $60 million in “thank you” bonuses to its 116,000 frontline employees and Tyson truckers in the U.S.

The Food and Drug Administration and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have approved the materials.

Live analysis of recent livestock processing facilities due to COVID-19 from NPPC and Drovers.

All sectors of agriculture, including produce, specialty crops and horticulture, will be included in a $16 billion direct payment plan to be submitted to the White House this week by USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue.