News & Updates

TUCKER, Ga. — The U.S. Poultry & Egg Association and the USPOULTRY Foundation are accepting research pre-proposals from colleges, universities and research facilities through May 1 for the 2025 Fall Research Competition. Research proposals are accepted and evaluated for funding twice yearly, in the spring and fall. Pre-proposals are one-page synopses of potential research projects submitted through the new online pre-proposal submission form. The Foundation Research Advisory Committee will evaluate ... read more

U.K. reports an infection in a single sheep with the remainder of the flock unaffected. ... read more

Elizabeth Doughman, editor, WATT PoultryUSA and Poultry Future, and Brian Earnest, animal protein economist at CoBank, discuss how changing consumer behaviors fuel genetic, AI, automation and other emerging innovations in the broiler industry. ... read more

GAINESVILLE, Ga. – With the continued spread of bird flu and higher egg prices, many consumers are opting to start their own backyard flocks. This increased demand is making chicks quite the hot commodity. In some local feed stores, galvanized tin tubs sit empty when this time of year they are normally brimming with chirping baby birds. “While we are very early in our Chick Days season in Tractor Supply ... read more

GAINESVILLE, Ga. — Looking to the future and utilizing sustainable energy sources, while seeking to alleviate high current energy costs — is harnessing the power of the sun a viable option? The American Farm Bureau Federation notes that it advocates for policies that help create diverse energy supply solutions, such as solar power. “Alternative energy sources such as wind, geothermal, hydro and solar have grown increasingly popular as ways ... read more

The country has now lost 39 poultry flocks to the disease. ... read more

The remaining shareholders will be given the opportunity to sign the agreement within one month. ... read more

WASHINGTON — As the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently announced that it will uphold the April 28 implementation date for the sale of E15 fuel year-round to several midwestern states, there are also initiatives to make availability of E15 nationwide year-round, as well. Most of the gasoline sold in the United States contains a 10 percent ethanol blend, E15 consists of 15 percent ethanol and is widely touted by the ... read more

Productivity, enormous efforts in poultry health, open trade and more are shaping poultry producers in the region, becoming world leaders. ... read more

15 U.S. representatives tell FDA that there is nothing wrong with these eggs and they should be eaten, not discarded. ... read more

SPRINGDALE, Ark. — Tyson Ventures, the venture capital arm of Tyson Foods, has announced the call for applications for the fourth annual Tyson Demo Day. Tyson Demo Day 2025 will focus on advancing artificial intelligence in food technology, emphasizing consumer and customer brand engagement, innovation in research and development, and reimagining product development processes. This year’s event will take place on July 9, 2025, in-person in Northwest Arkansas. “This ... read more

The flocks had earlier been reported as presumed positive by the state animal health agency. ... read more

Bill aims to end regulations that force producers to discard nearly 400 million eggs every year. ... read more

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — As poultry companies weigh cost and efficiency with higher animal welfare standards, research comparing conventional and slow-growing broiler breeds showed that the slow-growing chickens displayed behaviors more closely associated with positive welfare. Broilers — chickens specifically bred for meat production — are typically raised for six to eight weeks, while slow-growing broilers need up to 12 weeks to reach maturity. Though gaining popularity in some European markets, ... read more

WASHINGTON — A bipartisan bill was introduced on March 19 that goes hand in hand with a National Chicken Council petition to modify or reverse regulation where the broiler industry must discard breaker eggs. This bill, “The Lowering Egg Prices Act,” is designed to make hundreds of millions of these breaker eggs available to consumers who have recently seen record prices and product shortages. This bill was introduced by U.S. ... read more