Program reaches 9,000 individuals since launching U.S. Beef Industry Sustainability Framework last year.

Contributions are in addition to more than $1 million previously committed to relief efforts.

Company working on plans to reopen other facilities in Willmar and Melrose, Minn.

Sales, employment and capital spending expected to remain dampened through year-end.

Ag secretary estimates all processing plants will be back on line in a week to 10 days.

Company says long-term industry fundamentals remain intact but cites uncertainty over duration and magnitude of COVID-19.

Company anticipates South Dakota facility will be fully operational by late May.

Better to explore how current system can be enhanced to work more efficiently and effectively.

COVID-19 pandemic has minimal effect on first-quarter results, but estimated full-year impact reflected in lower 2020 guidance.