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Reynolds says packing plants will be at excess capacity soon

Ag/Outdoor, News

May 6th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) — Governor Kim Reynolds and U.S. Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue say the nation’s meat supply should be stabilized within 10 days. Reynolds was in the Oval Office earlier this afternoon for a meeting with President Trump. She indicated Iowa packing plants are reopening and be operating at excess capacity soon.

President Trump said he’s asked the Justice Department to investigate whether meat packers are engaging in price gouging in the midst of the pandemic.