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Consumers feel impact of dwindling egg supply caused by HPAI outbreaks in layer operations. ... read more

NEW ORLEANS — The Port of New Orleans and Lineage Inc. announce newly added services for the global food supply chain. In-house USDA import inspections will now take place at Lineage’s Jourdan Road cold storage facility in New Orleans East. I-Houses, or import houses, are facilities that specialize in streamlined, on-site USDA inspection services for imported proteins. The new import service complements Lineage’s existing USDA export inspection services at its ... read more

WASHINGTON — A veteran of international trade from President Donald Trump’s first term will be the new U.S. Trade Representative. Jamieson Greer was confirmed to the post by the U.S. Senate on Feb. 26 by a 56 to 43 vote. This confirmation comes just days before a March 4 deadline of tariffs with Canada and Mexico. “It is my honor to be confirmed by the Senate to serve as ... read more

While sales have started in the U.K., the product is limited to one retail outlet. ... read more

While sales have started in the U.K., the product is limited to one retail outlet. ... read more

Senate agriculture committee is told a lack of indemnity payments make it more difficult for affected growers to mitigate economic loss and even remain in business. ... read more

Ducks and turkeys are lost in the latest wave of confirmed avian flu cases. ... read more

UTRECHT, Netherlands — According to RaboResearch’s recently published “World Poultry Map,” poultry trade flows have changed significantly since 2018 due to slower market growth, more trade restrictions, higher volatility, and the emergence of new players. Brazil has emerged as the main exporter, capturing 90 percent of global trade growth, with Thailand, China, Ukraine, and Russia also increasing their market presence. In the coming years, the market is expected to continue ... read more

Jim Snee says giving consideration to internal and external candidates is “absolutely the right thing to do,” but adds that the company already employs many strong leaders. ... read more

WASHINGTON — Soaring prices, shortages, highly pathogenic avian influenza, and more are leading to daily updates on the nation’s “egg-flation” situation. The retail price for a dozen large, grade A eggs reached $4.95 in January numbers released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. And egg prices for 2025 are now anticipated to increase 41.1 percent, according to the USDA’s Economic Research Service in its most recent “Food Price Outlook” released ... read more

Early signs from the field trial indicate that two new vaccines protect hens against H5N1, but it is too soon to draw firm conclusions on their efficacy. ... read more

WASHINGTON — Recently there have been announcements such as Zoetis receiving a USDA conditional license for an avian influenza vaccine, and discussions have arisen regarding the use of vaccines to combat this current outbreak of HPAI that has greatly affected the nation’s egg layer flocks. The use of vaccines would affect the ability of the U.S. poultry industry to export product, and the National Chicken Council is reiterating its stance ... read more

WASHINGTON — Today, the USDA announced federal actions to combat highly pathogenic avian influenza. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced a $1 billion comprehensive strategy to combat HPAI, protect the U.S. poultry industry, and lower egg prices. This comes in addition to funding currently being provided to indemnify growers for their depopulated flocks. “American farmers need relief, and American consumers need affordable food,” Rollins said. “To every family struggling ... read more

Five-pronged strategy hoped to offer relief to U.S. farmers and consumers. ... read more

Processing activities earlier scheduled for plant in Union Springs, Alabama, has been transferred to other company facilities. ... read more