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  • AEB updating assessments remittance and collection guide
    GAINESVILLE, Ga. — As of July 17, the American Egg Board has revised their assessments remittance and collection guide. This comes 50 years after having the original assessment payment process called the Egg Act and Order. According to a statement released from AEB, the new assessments remittance and collection guide “better reflects the business operations of today’s egg farmers and will help ensure assessments are captured fairly, consistently and in a timely manner.” The group added that, “initiatives of the AEB are centered around the business interest of America’s egg farmers and grounded in the organizational mission: to drive. . . Register or Login to keep reading Thank you for your interest in accessing the complete content. To continue reading, please register for free. By registering, you'll gain full access to our valuable resources, updates, and insights. If you already have an account please Log In. The post AEB updating assessments remittance and collection guide appeared first on poultrytimes.com. ... read more
    Published on 2024-07-26By Elizabeth Bobenhausen
  • Wicker receives 2024 PSA Distinguished Poultry Industry Career Award
    TUCKER, Ga. — Dr. David Wicker, vice president of live operations at Fieldale Farms Corp., was honored with the 2024 Poultry Science Association Distinguished Poultry Industry Career Award, sponsored by the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association. The award recognizes outstanding contributions by an industry leader. In addition to sponsoring the award, USPOULTRY also makes an annual contribution to the PSA Foundation on behalf of the recipient. “USPOULTRY is delighted to honor industry leaders embodied by David,” Nath Morris, USPOULTRY president, said. “He has devoted numerous years of his career to finding solutions for poultry and egg industry issues. . . Register or Login to keep reading Thank you for your interest in accessing the complete content. To continue reading, please register for free. By registering, you'll gain full access to our valuable resources, updates, and insights. If you already have an account please Log In. The post Wicker receives 2024 PSA Distinguished Poultry Industry Career Award appeared first on poultrytimes.com. ... read more
    Published on 2024-07-26By Staff Edit
  • IFEEDER adds new items to its ‘Sustainability Toolkit’
    GAINESVILLE, Ga. — The Institute for Feed Education and Research has added additional items to their Animal Food Industry Sustainability Toolkit. “As the animal food industry continues to navigate the complex landscape of sustainability, the need for well-defined, actionable guidance has never been more important,” Lara Moody, IFEEDER executive director, said. “This new resource addresses that need by describing the scope of each issue in conjunction with real-world examples underway within the industry.” During the first phase of IFEEDER’s sustainability road map, the organization found 16 new materials that are important to the animal. . . Register or Login to keep reading Thank you for your interest in accessing the complete content. To continue reading, please register for free. By registering, you'll gain full access to our valuable resources, updates, and insights. If you already have an account please Log In. The post IFEEDER adds new items to its ‘Sustainability Toolkit’ appeared first on poultrytimes.com. ... read more
    Published on 2024-07-25By Elizabeth Bobenhausen
  • CDC investigates a listeria outbreak across the U.S.
    NEW YORK — As U.S. health officials investigate a fatal outbreak of listeria food poisoning, they’re advising people who are pregnant, elderly or have compromised immune systems to avoid eating sliced deli meat unless it’s recooked at home to be steaming hot. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention didn’t mandate a food recall as of July 20, because it remains unclear what specific products have been contaminated with the bacteria now blamed for two deaths and 28 hospitalizations across 12 states. This means the contaminated food may still be in circulation, and consumers should. . . Register or Login to keep reading Thank you for your interest in accessing the complete content. To continue reading, please register for free. By registering, you'll gain full access to our valuable resources, updates, and insights. If you already have an account please Log In. The post CDC investigates a listeria outbreak across the U.S. appeared first on poultrytimes.com. ... read more
    Published on 2024-07-25By Guest Author
  • CDC confirms four cases of avian influenza in poultry employees
    GAINESVILLE, Ga. — The United States has struggled with cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) or bird flu this year. The first cases were extraordinary due to the virus being found amongst cattle. Most of the time avian influenza is found in poultry. While it is possible for the virus to jump from one species to another, it is rare. Nevertheless, four cases of HPAI have been confirmed in poultry employees in Colorado, with a suspected fifth case. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the farm employees worked at a commercial egg layer company that needed to. . . Register or Login to keep reading Thank you for your interest in accessing the complete content. To continue reading, please register for free. By registering, you'll gain full access to our valuable resources, updates, and insights. If you already have an account please Log In. The post CDC confirms four cases of avian influenza in poultry employees appeared first on poultrytimes.com. ... read more
    Published on 2024-07-24By Elizabeth Bobenhausen
  • Perdue $10K grant to support youth mental health in Indiana
    SALISBURY, Md. — The Franklin P. and Arthur W. Perdue Foundation continues to invest in the health and well-being of youth and families in Daviess and Martin counties in Indiana. A grant award of $10,000 was recently presented to Youth First Inc. in Washington, Ind., to provide mental health support and substance misuse prevention through their school-based student assistance program. The Franklin P. and Arthur W. Perdue Foundation, the charitable giving partner of Perdue Farms, awards grants to nonprofit organizations that benefit communities where large numbers of their associates live and work and focuses on strengthening communities in. . . Register or Login to keep reading Thank you for your interest in accessing the complete content. To continue reading, please register for free. By registering, you'll gain full access to our valuable resources, updates, and insights. If you already have an account please Log In. The post Perdue $10K grant to support youth mental health in Indiana appeared first on poultrytimes.com. ... read more
    Published on 2024-07-24By Staff Edit
  • Mullenix named Auburn animal sciences department head
    AUBURN, Ala. — Kim Mullenix will serve as the next head of the Auburn University Department of Animal Sciences, effective as of Aug. 19. She has been a member of the department’s faculty since 2014, currently serving as an associate professor, Extension beef systems specialist and program team coordinator for the Alabama Extension Animal Science and Forages Team. “Throughout each of her roles over the past decade, Dr. Mullenix has shown exceptional leadership qualities and commitment to excellence,” said Paul Patterson, dean of the Auburn University College of Agriculture. “She knows our animal sciences department deeply and is. . . Register or Login to keep reading Thank you for your interest in accessing the complete content. To continue reading, please register for free. By registering, you'll gain full access to our valuable resources, updates, and insights. If you already have an account please Log In. The post Mullenix named Auburn animal sciences department head appeared first on poultrytimes.com. ... read more
    Published on 2024-07-23By Guest Author
  • The importance of cybersecurity in agriculture
    GAINESVILLE, Ga. — Cybersecurity is important to many critical infrastructure sectors within the United States. There are some 16 sectors which includes the chemical sector, commercial facilities sector, communications sector, critical manufacturing sector, dams sector, defense industrial base sector, emergency services sector, energy sector, financial services sector, food and agriculture sector, government services and facilities sector, healthcare and public health sector, information technology sector, nuclear reactors, materials, and waste sector, transportation systems sector and water and wastewater sector. Cyber threats can pop up at any given time, for example, the CrowdStrike security software. One vulnerable zone is the food and agriculture. . . Register or Login to keep reading Thank you for your interest in accessing the complete content. To continue reading, please register for free. By registering, you'll gain full access to our valuable resources, updates, and insights. If you already have an account please Log In. The post The importance of cybersecurity in agriculture appeared first on poultrytimes.com. ... read more
    Published on 2024-07-23By Elizabeth Bobenhausen
  • Cal-Maine Foods releases its annual Sustainability Report
    RIDGELAND, Miss. — Cal-Maine Foods Inc. has released the company’s updated Fiscal 2023 Sustainability Report, which highlights Cal-Maine Foods’ progress on the company’s key sustainability initiatives. As in previous reports, the company is providing updated information utilizing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) framework. “We are pleased to present our Fiscal 2023 sustainability report, marking the fifth year to share our progress and honor our commitment to be more transparent about our operations,” Sherman Miller, president and CEO of Cal-Maine Foods, said. “Based on the feedback we have received, we. . . Register or Login to keep reading Thank you for your interest in accessing the complete content. To continue reading, please register for free. By registering, you'll gain full access to our valuable resources, updates, and insights. If you already have an account please Log In. The post Cal-Maine Foods releases its annual Sustainability Report appeared first on poultrytimes.com. ... read more
    Published on 2024-07-22By Staff Edit
  • Most salmonella illnesses from chicken caused by few products with high levels of virulent strains
    URBANA, Ill. — Raw poultry is one of the main causes of salmonella poisoning, which affects thousands of people in the U.S. every year. A new study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign shows that few products with high levels of very virulent salmonella strains are responsible for most of the illnesses from raw chicken parts. The researchers suggest regulation efforts should focus on detecting and preventing those types of high-risk contamination. “Over the last 20 years, the poultry industry has done a really good job of lowering the frequency of salmonella in poultry. However, the. . . Register or Login to keep reading Thank you for your interest in accessing the complete content. To continue reading, please register for free. By registering, you'll gain full access to our valuable resources, updates, and insights. If you already have an account please Log In. The post Most salmonella illnesses from chicken caused by few products with high levels of virulent strains appeared first on poultrytimes.com. ... read more
    Published on 2024-07-22By Guest Author
  • Zaxbys brings its signature sauces to retail customers
    ATLANTA — For the first time, Zaxbys® is bringing its sauces to retail customers nationwide. Known for its famous Chicken Fingerz and signature sauces, Zaxbys' announced that its new product line meets the demand of flavor-craving consumers with three bottled fan-favorite sauces including: Zax Sauce®, Spicy Zax Sauce® and Tongue Torch® Sauce. Zaxbys has always encouraged fans to be bold and original, a dedication that has fueled its growth and defined its restaurant heritage for more than 30 years, the company said, adding that, now, consumers can experience Zaxbys' iconic sauces on the go or at home nationwide. Even. . . Register or Login to keep reading Thank you for your interest in accessing the complete content. To continue reading, please register for free. By registering, you'll gain full access to our valuable resources, updates, and insights. If you already have an account please Log In. The post Zaxbys brings its signature sauces to retail customers appeared first on poultrytimes.com. ... read more
    Published on 2024-07-19By Staff Edit
  • TAMU: Hurricane Beryl winds damage some crops, rain benefits others
    COLLEGE STATION, Texas — When Hurricane Beryl barreled into Texas, extreme winds caused the most damage to crops rather than the flooding often associated with a hurricane. In fact, the downgraded storm brought beneficial moisture to many counties, according to post-storm reports from Texas A&M University AgriLife Extension Service county agents. Dr. Ben McKnight, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension statewide cotton specialist, Bryan-College Station, said croplands sustained varying levels of damage and that many acres will require more time to assess the storm’s impact on yields and quality. While up to 10-15 inches of. . . Register or Login to keep reading Thank you for your interest in accessing the complete content. To continue reading, please register for free. By registering, you'll gain full access to our valuable resources, updates, and insights. If you already have an account please Log In. The post TAMU: Hurricane Beryl winds damage some crops, rain benefits others appeared first on poultrytimes.com. ... read more
    Published on 2024-07-19By Guest Author
  • Banaszak joins NOVUS as global channel management director
    CHESTERFIELD, Mo. — Adam Banaszak has joined NOVUS as director of global channel management. In this new role, he will be responsible for solidifying the leader in intelligent nutrition as the top choice for distributors of animal nutrition solutions. “For the past few years, the NOVUS team has done an amazing job of refocusing the business and setting a trajectory for growth,” Banaszak said. “My goal is to enable that growth in markets where we work through channel partners, i.e. distributors.” Banaszak comes to NOVUS from Trouw Nutrition where he served as general manager responsible for. . . Register or Login to keep reading Thank you for your interest in accessing the complete content. To continue reading, please register for free. By registering, you'll gain full access to our valuable resources, updates, and insights. If you already have an account please Log In. The post Banaszak joins NOVUS as global channel management director appeared first on poultrytimes.com. ... read more
    Published on 2024-07-18By Staff Edit
  • 2024 College Aggies Online scholarship program starts Sept. 9
    ARLINGTON, Va. — College students, clubs, and classes are invited to sign up to participate in the Animal Agriculture Alliance’s 2024 College Aggies Online (CAO) scholarship program. The nine-week program kicks off on Sept. 9 and brings together college students from across the country to equip them with the skills needed to become confident communicators for agriculture. Throughout the program, students will have the opportunity to network and receive guidance from social media-savvy farmers and industry professionals while enhancing their communication and consumer engagement skills. Previous mentors include Tara Vander Dussen, also known as New Mexico Milkmaid; Michelle. . . Register or Login to keep reading Thank you for your interest in accessing the complete content. To continue reading, please register for free. By registering, you'll gain full access to our valuable resources, updates, and insights. If you already have an account please Log In. The post 2024 College Aggies Online scholarship program starts Sept. 9 appeared first on poultrytimes.com. ... read more
    Published on 2024-07-18By Staff Edit
  • Butterball introducing bold, new packaging redesign
    GARNER, N.C. — Butterball LLC has announced that the company will be introducing a new, modernized packaging design. The last time Butterball updated their portfolio was in 2018. The redesign includes easy to read labeling, a bright blue design and an interactive QR code to aid consumers with their shopping experience. “Butterball is always striving to provide a consistent shopping experience for consumers across our different product categories, so achieving that was top of mind for this redesign,” Rebecca Welch, Butterball’s director of retail and international brand management, said. “We also wanted the packaging to connect to. . . Register or Login to keep reading Thank you for your interest in accessing the complete content. To continue reading, please register for free. By registering, you'll gain full access to our valuable resources, updates, and insights. If you already have an account please Log In. The post Butterball introducing bold, new packaging redesign appeared first on poultrytimes.com. ... read more
    Published on 2024-07-17By Elizabeth Bobenhausen