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Meat demand has cooled some this year, although it remains strong in the long-term context, ag economists say.

Walmart is putting more than $250 million into a beef packaging plant in Olathe. That will bring hundreds of jobs to Johnson County and reflects a big shift in the way beef gets from farm to table.

DES MOINES, Iowa — High production costs and decreasing demand likely will translate into a rough year for pork producers.

Both the pork industry and the California Department of Agriculture are focused on a smooth transition and avoiding pork shortages for consumers as California implements regulations requiring all pork sold in the state to be from breeding animals not housed in crates.

Walmart is putting more than $250 million into a beef packaging plant in Olathe that will process Nebraska beef. That will bring hundreds of jobs to Johnson County and reflects a big shift in the way beef gets from farm to table.

Walmart is putting more than $250 million into a beef packaging plant in Olathe. That will bring hundreds of jobs to Johnson County and reflects a big shift in the way beef gets from farm to table.

When will good times return?

With ultra-low pork prices seriously denting hog farm profitability, the federal government made the meat purchase under a Great Depression-era program.

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The Anoka County Sheriff’s Office had asked for the public’s help Monday morning finding Aryanna Lee Schulz, who was believed to have left her home at about 6 a.m. Sunday. Just before 3 p.m. on Monday, the sheriff’s office said Aryanna was safely located.