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GAINESVILLE, Ga. — The labor unions representing maritime workers at East and Gulf coast ports have reached a new tentative 6-year contract that will halt another strike that would have occurred on Jan. 15. The initial port strike with workers with the International Longshoremen’s Association and the United States Maritime Alliance began last October, but a deal was reached which delayed further action until this month while a new Master ... read more

Legislation to prohibit the creation, distribution and sale of cultivated meat products has the support of the governor. ... read more

The incident occurred at a facility in Berryville, Arkansas. ... read more

SAINT MARYS, Ga. — The National Protein and Food Distributors Association has named Wendy Kavanagh as its new president and CEO. Kavanagh grew up in the agricultural industry, where she was an active 4-H member. She graduated from the University of Georgia with her bachelor’s degree in English. Kavanagh comes to NPFDA with more than 30 years of experience as a nonprofit manager. She previously owned and operated Tessera Association ... read more

Former USDA Under Secretary Hunt Shipman said vaccination discussion should no longer be put on hold. ... read more

Two turkey flocks in Ohio are struck by the virus and a presumed case in Maryland broilers is confirmed. ... read more

NEW HOLLAND, Pa. — VAL-CO® and ONCE® (by Signify®) announce their new exclusive partnership which brings the Optient® gradient lighting system to the U.S. and Canadian poultry industries through select VAL-CO distribution partners. Optient is a patent pending gradient lighting system, focused on optimizing animal health and productivity. Drawing inspiration from nature and science, Optient uses gradient lighting to mimic the varied lighting environments found in the wild, promoting the ... read more

He joined Simmons Foods in 2021 and is credited with leading the company through key growth and strategic milestones. ... read more

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — State laboratory testing in Maryland has detected a case of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza in Caroline County following routine sampling of a broiler operation and investigation by the Maryland Department of Agriculture. This marks the first case of H5N1 at a Maryland commercial poultry operation since 2023 and the third commercial operation in the Delmarva region in the last 30 days after two Kent County, Del., ... read more

Study reveals that with leadership and investment antibiotic use in broiler farming could be reduced. ... read more

ATLANTA — In the past few days, backyard flocks in Georgia and Puerto Rico have been confirmed with highly pathogenic avian influenza. In Georgia, a HPAI confirmed positive case was found in a small, backyard flock in Clayton County that included 13 chickens and ducks, which is the third backyard flock and fourth overall for the state since the outbreak began in February 2022. In Puerto Rico, HPAI was confirmed ... read more

He presently serves as president, CEO and chairman of the board. ... read more

NEW YORK — Walmart says customers should throw out a chicken broth product that was sold at stores in mostly Southern states late last year. The retailer has recalled 48-ounce cartons of Great Value Family Size Chicken Broth that had been sold at 242 stores in nine states. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration reported the recall in December affecting just over 2,000 cases of broth with a shelf life ... read more

It will take an exact combination of virus mutations and reassortments for that to happen, but it could, CIDRAP director says. ... read more

CHICAGO — With the rising popularity of GLP-1 medications among Americans for diabetes and weight management, Conagra Brands announces a first-of-its-kind initiative in the food industry. Starting in January 2025, the company's Healthy Choice® line will feature an “On Track: badge on 26 select items, indicating that the products are high in protein, low calorie, and a good source of fiber, which make these items “GLP-1 friendly.” Healthy Choice is ... read more