News & Updates
- Another guilty plea made in Plainville turkey abuse caseFrancisco Mitchell Lebron-Cruz, who was convicted on abuse charges in one Pennsylvania county, is convicted again for charges in another county. ... read more
- Pilgrim’s building new prepared foods plant in GeorgiaThe first phase of construction is expected to be completed in 2027. ... read more
- Settar receives PSA distinguished career award, sponsored by USPOULTRYTUCKER, Ga. — Dr. Petek Settar, Hy-Line International managing director of research and development, was recently honored with the 2026 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 ... read more
- Moy Park fined for environmental offensesThe company pleaded guilty to not complying with its pollution prevention and control permit. ... read more
- Childers gives insight into TPF’s future, and the region’s poultry productionGAINESVILLE, Ga. — Providing his insight into issues affecting the Arkansas, Missouri and Oklahoma poultry industries, Marvin Childers, president of The Poultry Federation, was a recent guest on Poultry Times’ new podcast, The Coop Scoop. Childers mentioned that after approximately 19 years with The Poultry Federation he will be stepping down and retiring at the end of this year. Blake Rollins, TPF’s new executive vice president since February will take ... read more
- Proposition 12 ‘like a wrecking ball’ to small restaurantsLatino Restaurant Association leader tells House Agriculture Committee the law placed economic pressure on restaurants that were already operating on “razor-thin margins.” ... read more
- Brazil maintains, expands dominance in global poultry tradeBrazil exported 60% more chicken meat than the U.S. in 2024. ... read more
- Cal-Maine Foods reports its 4Q and FY 2025 resultsRIDGELAND, Miss. — Cal-Maine Foods Inc. has reported its financial and operational results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended May 31, 2025. Fourth quarter and fiscal 2025 financial, operational and business highlights include: Quarterly net sales of $1.1 billion and net income of $342.5 million, or $7.04 per diluted share. Fiscal year net sales of $4.3 billion and net income of $1.2 billion, or $24.95 per diluted ... read more
- 50 Polish poultry flocks hit by Newcastle in past yearThe latest confirmed cases involved nearly 200,000 breeding hens. ... read more
- UIUC: Cracking the code to trying vegan eggsURBANA, Ill. — As the demand for plant-based meat and dairy options grows, vegan burgers, nuggets, and beverages have been in the spotlight for sustainable protein alternatives. But unlike their meatless burger counterparts, plant-based eggs haven’t received the same attention from researchers — until now. Enter Da Eun Kim, a doctoral student at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, and Brenna Ellison, a professor at Purdue University. Together, they set out ... read more
- McDonald’s finally figured out chicken with snack wrapAfter years of lagging behind competitors, the foodservice brand seems to figured out the keys to success in this protein market segment as new offering sells out. ... read more
- Huey Magoo’s promotion offers free Tender BitesThe chicken tender chain has also opened its first airport location. ... read more
- Better phosphorus use could aid poultry feed efficiencyA new molecule represents a fundamentally different approach to phosphorous and calcium absorption in broiler, breeder and layer diets. ... read more
- Mississippi State professor presented Novus teaching awardCHESTERFIELD, Mo. — Dr. Pratima Adhikari, Mississippi State University, is the latest recipient of the Novus Outstanding Teaching Award. She received the honor during the recent Poultry Science Association Annual Meeting in North Carolina. Novus is a longtime sponsor of the award, which recognizes a PSA member who demonstrates outstanding success in the classroom as well as a dedication to professional improvement and industry excellence. “With this award, Novus ... read more
- Sharp rise in European egg pricesIn mid-July, average egg prices in the European Union (EU) were more than 30% higher than one year ago. ... read more