[grey_whiskers]

https://www.argusleader.com/story/news/2020/04/12/smithfield-foods-close-sioux-falls-plant-indefinetly-amid-covid-19-outbreak/2978385001/

That’ll buff right out.

Hey, I know, let’s open up the economy!

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Just a reminder, Smithfield was bought lock, stock, and barrel by the Red Chinese a couple of years back.

[PA Engineer]

Yep. China also had to cull most of their swine because of swine fever. China also slaughtered most of their chickens too because of avian influenza. Add in the effects of the solar minimum and history will repeat famine there.

There is a strategic reason the CPP and PLA are rebuilding the Silk Road. This isn't their first time of famine induced dynasty collapse. I expect them to become even more dangerous and reckless.

Found a local farmer who will fill my freezer. Seven miles away. I'm getting as many as I can to buy local.