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Why Covid-19 plant shutdowns could make the Big Four meatpackers even more profitable
Why Covid-19 plant shutdowns could make the Big Four meatpackers even more profitable
05.14.2020
by Joe Fassler + H. Claire Brown
After Covid-19 cases spiked in a Nebraska Smithfield plant, the company announced a shutdown. Then it reversed course.
After Covid-19 cases spiked in a Nebraska Smithfield plant, the company announced a shutdown. Then it reversed course.
04.28.2020
by Jessica Fu
Ranchers to Trump: We got you elected. Now we need your help.
Ranchers to Trump: We got you elected. Now we need your help.
09.27.2019
by Sam Bloch
A new lawsuit accuses the “Big Four” beef packers of conspiring to fix cattle prices
A new lawsuit accuses the “Big Four” beef packers of conspiring to fix cattle prices
04.23.2019
by Joe Fassler
Why Cargill’s “blockchain-based” turkeys obscure more than they reveal
Why Cargill’s “blockchain-based” turkeys obscure more than they reveal
11.23.2018
by Sam Bloch + Joe Fassler
Victory in Colorado for Muslim meatpacking workers
Victory in Colorado for Muslim meatpacking workers
08.17.2017
by H. Claire Brown
New Cargill headquarters may or may not be haunted
New Cargill headquarters may or may not be haunted
05.02.2017
by H. Claire Brown
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