EAGLE GROVE | Later this year, Prestage Farms is opening a $250 million pork processing plant that will employ about 1,000 people in the Eagle Grove area.
A possible looming trade war with China, however, could severely impact the plant's potential to boost the local economy. It's a development that could affect other parts of Iowa as well.
The plant was originally planned for Mason City, but a range of concerns ultimately led to a tie vote by the City Council, ending the deal.
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