News & Updates

SAO PAULO — Brazil has confirmed its first case of avian influenza on a commercial poultry farm. Brazil is the largest chicken meat exporter in the world and the second largest producer of chicken meat. The Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAPA) on May 15 confirmed the detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza at a commercial poultry breeder farm in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, in the ... read more

MONTPELIER, Vt. — Vermont dairy farmers have received confirmation of “unaffected” status from the USDA in response to the mandated milk sampling program. “This is an important moment for Vermont and our dairy industry,” Anson Tebbetts, Vermont secretary of agriculture, said. “Thank you to our dairy farmers for stepping up and participating. This achievement means that, as always, you can depend on Vermont milk to be nutritious and safe.” Totaling ... read more

OAKWOOD, Ga. — After more than five decades of loyal service, Mary Ann Thibodeaux — the longest-tenured employee at Wayne-Sanderson Farms upon her retirement — is hanging up her calculator and stepping into a well-earned retirement, the company announced, adding that, known for her sharp mind, kind heart, and steadfast dedication, Mary Ann has truly made her time with the company “count.” Her journey began in early 1969 with Louisiana ... read more

World’s largest poultry meat exporter has detected highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 on a commercial farm for the first time. ... read more

Already the leading destination for exports of Brazilian chicken meat, recent discussions have cleared the way for other poultry products to be included in the trading mix to China. ... read more

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The North American Renderers Association announces Amy Moulden as its new director of operations and member relations. In this role Moulden will oversee the day-to-day functions of the association and lead efforts to engage and support its members. “Amy brings important skills and experience to NARA,” Kent Swisher, NARA president and CEO, said. “We are excited to have her join our team and feel she will ... read more

WASHINGTON — U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins made an announcement on May 11 to suspend live animal imports through ports of entry along the southern border, effective immediately, in efforts to control the spread of New World Screwworm. “The United States has ordered the suspension of livestock imports through ports of entry along our southern border after the continued spread of the New World Screwworm in Mexico. Secretary Berdegue and ... read more

TROUTMAN, N.C. — Case Farms achieved a new safety milestone in April after its Goldsboro, N.C., processing facility reached one-million-man hours without experiencing an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recordable lost-time accident. Case Farms notes that this milestone reflects its commitment to workplace safety and the collective efforts of more than 1,300 dedicated employees at the Goldsboro complex. This is the second time in the last year the Goldsboro ... read more

The agency delayed proposed food safety framework earlier this year, emphasizing the need for more time to consider feedback and prepare for new sampling procedures. ... read more

SALISBURY, Md. — For one in seven people in the Delmarva Peninsula, hunger is a very real struggle, and especially in these challenging economic times. Perdue Farms notes that it believes that in a country as rich in resources as ours, no one should go hungry. Building upon a company commitment to fighting hunger in our communities, Perdue Farms and the Delmarva Shorebirds announce the launch of the “2025 Perdue ... read more

The company reported overall positive developments in this segment with more investment in innovation to come. ... read more

TUCKER, Ga. — The U.S. Poultry & Egg Association’s recent Workforce Success and Engagement Conference addressed how industry human resource professionals can help improve employees’ belonging and connection to their organization, retention and recruiting best practices, ways to alleviate stress within the workplace and more. A panel discussion that included Justina Brownlee, complex HR manager II at Pilgrim’s; Anne Guggenbiller, corporate HR manager at Cooper Farms; and Hannah Cagle, HR ... read more

An additive made by combining the two ingredients reduced layer mortality by 26%, according to in-house research by Cargill. ... read more

This is the third major case of highly pathogenic avian influenza at a commercial facility in the state since the beginning of April. ... read more

Presenting information in both English and Spanish can result in a more confident workforce and better compliance with on-farm protocols. ... read more