Tyson To Close Nebraska Beef Processing Plant For Deep Cleaning

The transcript discusses the temporary closure of Tyson's Dakota City plant in Nebraska due to a spike in COVID-19 cases. The plant, one of the largest beef processing facilities in the U.S., employs about 4,300 people. Other meat processing plants, like Smithfield Foods in South Dakota, have also closed due to the pandemic. Despite these closures, President Trump signed an executive order mandating that meat processing plants remain open during the pandemic.

Why did Tyson decide to temporarily close its plant in Nebraska?

• To upgrade equipment

• Because of a labor strike

• Due to a spike in local COVID-19 cases

• For routine maintenance

How many people are employed at the Dakota City plant?

• 6000

• 3000

• 4300

• 5000

Which other meat processing facility was mentioned as having closed due to the pandemic?

• A facility in Texas

• A Smithfield Foods facility in South Dakota

• A plant in California

• A Tyson plant in Iowa

What action did President Trump take regarding meat processing plants during the pandemic?

• He provided financial aid

• He required them to stay open

• He ordered them to close

• He reduced their operating hours

What was the primary reason for the executive order signed by President Trump?

• To ensure the supply of meat products

• To protect workers' rights

• To reduce meat prices

• To promote plant-based diets