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COVID-19 Virus is expected to reduce meat selection and raise prices

Operations and Supply Chain Management

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Meat isn’t going to disappear from supermarkets because of outbreaks of the coronavirus among workers at U.S. That has become abundantly clear with two of the nation’s biggest plants now closed: Tyson suspended operations at its plant in Waterloo, Iowa. David Pitt , 4/27/2020 Associated Press.

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What is Supply Chain Compliance and Why is it Important?

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Outbound Tender Rejections Increase for the First Time Since March Peak

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Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has let the state’s stay-at-home order expire on May 1. Vendors should not expect much transportation disruption in Iowa. Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf has announced a graduated reopening plan that will allow less affected areas to open first. Status: Mostly Open.

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Logistics Market Stays Flat as May Begins

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Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has let the state’s stay-at-home order expire on May 1. Vendors should not expect much transportation disruption in Iowa. . Pennsylvania . Shipping in and out of Indiana should not be interrupted for vendors. . Status: Mostly Open . Business throughout the state are mostly open.

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Freight Volume Rebounds to Pre-Pandemic Levels

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Vendors should not expect much transportation disruption in Iowa.?? . Pennsylvania ? . The Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf?has Shipping in or out of Indiana should not be interrupted. . Businesses?throughout throughout the state are open with limited restrictions. Kansas ? . Partially Open? .

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The Definitive Guide on Produce Season Transportation Impacts

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Iowa is one the most agriculture heavy states in the US and its industry is dominated by corn and soybean production. These two crops account for most of Iowa’s crop yield, but the state’s farms also grow some hay, oats, and wheat. Pennsylvania. Heaviest Peak: August-October. Predominant Crop: Corn. Predominant Crop: Corn.

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From the Archives: The Journeys We Take, The Choices We Make

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It took us nine days to cross Pennsylvania…but then we entered the flatness of Ohio and the rest of the Midwest, and by the time we reached the Rockies, we were well broken in. It took us 45 days to cover about 3,000 miles.

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