News & Updates

Peterson Farms agrees to pay the state nearly $1 million to settle claims in long-standing lawsuit. ... read more

GAINESVILLE, Ga. — The U.S. chicken, egg and turkey producers are tops in protein production. They lead in many consumer choices, as well as lead in production numbers. “U.S. poultry products hold leading positions in both international and U.S. meat commodity markets — supported by competitive production structures, modern poultry genetics, abundant domestic feed resources, and strong consumer appeal,” USDA’s Economic Research Service notes. With the United States ... read more

Bennett most recently worked as the director the U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Poultry & Eggs and the International Poultry Welfare Alliance. ... read more

In the latest U.S. cases, broilers, turkeys and laying hen breeders are infected. ... read more

ATLANTA — During the 2026 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE), four researchers presented their findings from recently completed research projects funded by the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY) and its Foundation as part of the TECHTalks sessions offered during the Expo. All the researchers’ presentations have been made available on USPOULTRY’s YouTube channel and can be viewed here. Dr. Martha Pulido Landinez, Mississippi State University associate clinical ... read more

As spring approaches, there appears to be no end in sight to outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza in the region’s commercial, captive or wild birds. ... read more

Presentations on Enterococcus cecorum, necrotic enteritis, Campylobacter and Spotty Liver Disease are available on USPOULTRY's YouTube channel. ... read more

Genetically engineered probiotic outperformed both antibiotics and conventional probiotics in broilers with subclinical necrotic enteritis in new study. ... read more

The state has mobilized a 105-person team, recovery funds as avian influenza losses top 7.6 million birds. ... read more

The country had been free of avian flu in both poultry and wild birds since the fall of 2025. ... read more

ATLANTA — As part of the effort to fight hunger, the 2026 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) raised $32,358 for the Atlanta Community Food Bank through its ‘Giving Back to Atlanta’ campaign. The donation included $19,500 in contributions from IPPE, Hawkins Inc., Komline-Heron and WATT Global Media, with additional contributions of $927 from Expo Auctions. Numerous IPPE attendees also made individual donations totaling $11,931. “We are incredibly grateful ... read more

GAINESVILLE, Ga. — This year marks the fourth consecutive of the current outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza, and the U.S. poultry industry is feeling the damage in every part of the country. Currently, Pennsylvania is suffering the most, specifically in Lancaster County. So much so that Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro sent additional resources and manpower to tackle their HPAI problem. However, they aren’t the only state experiencing losses caused ... read more

New therapeutic could help resolve concerns around the import and export of birds vaccinated against HPAI. ... read more

Until now, the only commercial flock in the state to be hit by the virus during this outbreak involved upland gamebirds. ... read more

The company did not admit any wrongdoing, but agreed to donate 2.16 million eggs to Texas egg banks. ... read more