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Let's talk about where the beef is.... and pork and sort of any meat. As you may know, coronavirus is creating strain on virtually every sector of the food supply chain, and meat is not immune. Thread 
Processors are at the center of this problem. On Thursday Brown County health officials announced they had linked 267 coronavirus to meat processing plants.
Plants around the region and country are temporarily closing or slowing down as a way to try and mitigate COVID-19 Cases.
Plants around the region and country are temporarily closing or slowing down as a way to try and mitigate COVID-19 Cases.
The @UFCW says that 6,500 meatpacking and processing employees in the U.S. are impacted by the coronavirus — either testing positive for it or coming into close contact with someone who did.
The Union sent a letter to the White House this week asking for safer factory conditions
The Union sent a letter to the White House this week asking for safer factory conditions
Slowdowns in production have lead to an oversupply of meat. That has thrusted meat markets down (cattle and hog futures markets attached have been falling since mid-February.)
But some farmers and ranchers are forced to hold on to livestock longer — which of course costs money.
But some farmers and ranchers are forced to hold on to livestock longer — which of course costs money.
This could lead to some price increases in some meat products at grocery stores. You may not be able to find your favorite product for a short period of time if that plant is closed.
Buying habits shifting from restaurants to stores puts an increase in demand on some products.
Buying habits shifting from restaurants to stores puts an increase in demand on some products.
There's a lot of moving parts, and a lot of people struggling. However experts and trade groups say the supply chain will hold up. The @WIBeefTips put out a statement earlier this week saying there is no shortage of beef in Wisconsin.
There's a lot I didn't get to in this thread, and I'm told the situation changes daily. You can check out my full story on @SpectrumNews1WI https://spectrumnews1.com/wi/madison/news/2020/04/24/coronavirus-strains-meat-supply-chain
