News & Updates
- South Korea steps up avian flu control measuresThe country's government ordered a two-day period of disinfection centered on the most at-risk premises. ... read more
- U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins visits UGA for listening sessionATHENS, Ga. — U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins visited the Iron Horse Farm at the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences recently for a listening session with Georgia’s agricultural leaders and the Georgia Department of Agriculture. Rollins heard from a panel of commodity crop representatives and producers about their most pressing concerns, including disaster relief, labor shortages, trade markets and the future of American farming. Throughout the ... read more
- Business concepts that led Rembrandt Foods’ CEO to successThe current CEO, who started out as only an intern at the egg company, shared how applying certain concepts led him to achievements in the business. ... read more
- Texas A&M Extension hosting backyard chicken seminar seriesCOLLEGE STATION, Texas — The Texas A&M University AgriLife Extension Service will host a Backyard Chicken Basics workshop on March 31- April 4 and an Egg Grader Training workshop on April 22-25. Both virtual workshops are part of the Backyard Chicken seminar series presented by TAMU AgriLife Extension and the Texas A&M Department of Poultry Science that includes weekly seminars on topics related to backyard poultry. The workshops will cover ... read more
- One month update of the USDA’s $1B bird flu planWASHINGTON — One month after U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brook Rollins announced the USDA’s bird flu response plan, egg prices have lowered and targeted investments are being received, the agency reports. “Egg prices are falling, farmers are getting the relief they need, and we are seeing meaningful progress in the fight against avian flu,” Rollins said. “USDA is making targeted investments and driving innovation to keep our food supply strong and ... read more
- Dr. Charles Beard Research Excellence Award nominations are openTUCKER, Ga. — The U.S. Poultry & Egg Association and the USPOULTRY Foundation are accepting nominations for the Dr. Charles Beard Research Excellence Award through July 1. The purpose of the award, which has been presented since 2013, is to recognize outstanding completed research projects, funded by USPOULTRY or the USPOULTRY Foundation, that have had a transformative effect on the poultry industry. The nominee may be recognized for multiple completed ... read more
- Avian influenza strikes again in OntarioThe Canadian province has now had five commercial poultry flocks affected by the virus in 2025. ... read more
- JBS in a ‘unique situation’ to handle potential tariffsWith a presence in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, JBS is better positioned than many of its peers, should a trade war occur. ... read more
- A 4-step regenerative agriculture roadmap for poultryIt’s important to think through any positives and negatives before adopting a new farming practice. ... read more
- ‘FEED Act’ introduced to help expedite new additive approvalsWASHINGTON — The nation’s feed industry lauds a recently presented bipartisan bill in the U.S. House of Representatives that is designed to expedite the approval process for feed additives that assist with animal health. The “Innovative Feed Enhancement and Economic Development (FEED) Act” introduced by U.S. Rep. Nick Langworthy (R-N.Y.) modernizes regulations from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to make access to new feed additives for farmers approved more ... read more
- Can anyone fault companies for removing cage-free pledges?2025 Eggsposé report shows that many companies that once had policies that included a commitment to transition to 100% cage-free eggs no longer have those policies. ... read more
- Avian flu infects turkeys in Pennsylvania, IllinoisBetween the two affected flocks, a total of 31,700 turkeys are lost. ... read more
- Americold announces purchase of Houston, Texas, facilityATLANTA — Americold Realty Trust Inc. announces that it has signed an agreement to acquire a facility in Houston, Texas, for a total investment of approximately $127 million including planned expansion and equipment upgrades. The acquisition will add approximately 35,700 pallet positions to Americold’s cold storage warehouse portfolio. “The catalyst for this acquisition was the award of a large grocery retail contract with one of the world’s largest retailers,” ... read more
- Where do convenience stores stand on cage-free egg pledges?Nine convenience store chains are evaluated in The Humane League’s 2025 Eggsposé report. ... read more
- ‘I’ll be telling your story everywhere’: National, state agricultural leaders get tour of Hall County Schools’ Meat Science CenterGAINESVILLE, Ga. - Hall County Schools hosted state and national agricultural leaders Monday, March 24, for a tour of the district’s recently opened Meat Science Center, the only one of its kind in the state. Zippy Duvall, the president of the American Farm Bureau Federation, one of the nation’s largest agricultural lobbying groups, delivered remarks before the tour, as did Tom McCall, president of the Georgia Farm Bureau. Also in ... read more