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

Pork exports to China/Hong Kong in March nearly triple their year-ago volume.

Current processing capacity reduction has longer-term implications for producers, retailers and shoppers.

Sentiment declined from January but remains strong.

Purchases included $120 million in dairy products, $30 million each in pork products, chicken, and catfish products and $50 million in turkey products.

Ag departments look to creatively offer solutions to help farmers and address food insecurity.

Cattle slaughter rates for the week ending April 25 were down 28% year over year.