Beef
Vermeer Corporation is celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the first big, round baler introduced to the American agricultural market by company founder Gary Vermeer.
Disruptions to the beef industry from the COVID-19 pandemic will likely linger into 2021, but the result may not be all bad for producers, Don Close, animal protein analyst at Rabo AgriFinance told AgriTalk.
Three meat industry trade groups sent a letter to the nation’s governors seeking to prioritize meat and poultry workers for COVID-19 vaccinations following healthcare workers and those in long-term care facilities.
Beef demand has remained remarkably strong since the beginning of the pandemic. Beef demand continues to be challenged with restricted food service, but retail grocery demand remains robust.
Meat processing plants house unique environments. From chilled temperatures to unique air flow, researchers at Kansas State are researching if CDC guidelines work in meat processing facilities.
Promising news of a COVID-19 vaccine trial made headlines Monday, but the Meat Demand Monitor recently found only one-third of people say they’re confident in returning to more indoor dining, even with a vaccine.