News & Updates
- 4 Missouri turkey flocks included in latest HPAI infectionsThe presence of the virus has also been found in broiler flocks in Arkansas and Maryland. ... read more
- Wayne-Sanderson seeks relief from court against recent DOJ actionsOAKWOOD, Ga. — Wayne-Sanderson Farms has filed its own motion seeking clarity and relief from the court that its participation in the industry-standard Agri Stats subscription service is lawful and permitted. This was necessitated by unprecedented actions taken by the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice, the company said. On Jan. 18, the division filed a motion seeking to declare the company in violation of the Consent Decree ... read more
- USDA nominee: Fighting animal disease will be high priority“I know that the current team and the future team will be working hand-in-hand to do everything we can on animal disease,” Brooke Rollins tells U.S. senators. ... read more
- Perdue Farms adopts on farm chick hatching technologyWith the approach, chicks are given immediate access to food and water. ... read more
- Penn State University awarded $10K recruiting grant from USPOULTRY FoundationTUCKER, Ga. — The USPOULTRY Foundation awarded a $10,000 student recruiting grant to Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) in University Park, Pa. The Poultry and Avian Science minor (PAS) was established at Penn State in 2005. The Animal Science major offers two primary tracks, one focused on veterinary medicine and research and the other on industry and business. Both tracks include poultry-related courses, such as avian physiology, poultry production and ... read more
- What if Mexico imposes tariffs on American ag products?If the U.S. puts tariffs on Mexican imported goods, the trade chessboard will see a dramatic shift. ... read more
- Avian flu hits broilers in 3 states, layers in anotherAPHIS reports new cases in Georgia, Maryland, Missouri and Virginia and offers new information on the situation in Indiana. ... read more
- AFIA hosting free Feed Education Program at IPPEATLANTA — The American Feed Industry Association’s free Feed Education Program is returning to the International Production & Processing Expo, happening Jan. 28-30, in Atlanta, Ga. The AFIA Feed Education Program will be held on Jan. 29 from 8–10 a.m. in Room A412 at the Georgia World Congress Center. “We are excited to continue offering this free education program for animal food industry professionals at IPPE,” Gary Huddleston, AFIA’s ... read more
- BREAKING: Georgia confirms second commercial HPAI flockATLANTA — The current outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza, which began in 2022, continues to affect the nation’s poultry industry. On Friday, Jan. 17, Georgia confirmed its first positive HPAI case on a commercial poultry operation. And on Wednesday, Jan. 22, a second commercial flock near the first one was confirmed. “This is a serious threat to Georgia’s number one industry and the livelihoods of thousands of Georgians ... read more
- Newcastle disease strikes 2 more Polish poultry flocksThe latest Newcastle disease infections lead to the death of more than 60,000 head of poultry. ... read more
- Perdue Farms associates deliver $104K donation to American Cancer SocietySALISBURY, Md. — Perdue Farms associates in Salisbury, Md., delivered a record $104,210 to the American Cancer Society through fund-raising efforts aligned with Relay for Life and Men Wear Pink campaigns. Perdue associates have raised more than $915,000 for ACS since 1998. The campaigns are part of the company’s Delivering Hope To Our Neighbors® outreach to improve quality of life and build strong communities where our associates live and work, ... read more
- Avian flu outbreaks lead to egg shortage fears in JapanDuring this season, 40 Japanese poultry flocks have been struck by avian influenza. ... read more
- Canadian eggs recalled over Salmonella concernsThe eggs subject to recall were produced at a Burnbrae Farms site in Manitoba. ... read more
- Animal Agriculture Sustainability Summit to offer key insights during IPPE 2025ATLANTA — The 2025 Animal Agriculture Sustainability Summit will be held at the International Production & Processing Expo in Atlanta, Ga. Organized by the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association, the American Feed Industry Association and the Meat Institute, the summit will take place on Tuesday, Jan. 28, and is complimentary for all registered IPPE attendees. The summit will start with a keynote panel discussing sustainability and collaboration in retail and ... read more
- Broiler meat’s affordability shines bright at retail, foodserviceEven though broiler meat prices surged in the aftermath of the pandemic, the edge over competing protein categories like beef remains decisive. ... read more