News & Updates

Demand growth for wings has consistently outstripped other chicken parts over the past few decades, but that era may finally be coming to an end. ... read more

WASHINGTON — A recently introduced bipartisan bill, the “Safe American Food Exports (SAFE) Act” is designed to protect U.S. agricultural exports such as poultry, livestock, animal-based feed, and other animal products, and that they can continue to be shipped even during times of an animal disease outbreak in the U.S. Agricultural industry groups have expressed support for the legislation (H.R. 3038/S. 1501), especially by the nation’s poultry industry regarding what ... read more

The judge also ordered Jonathan Weston to pay restitution of $6,870,128 to Hillandale Farms. ... read more

AUSTIN, Minn. — Heat-and-eat meal solutions continue to gain traction among today's consumers, as more people seek hassle-free, easy-to-prepare options that deliver on taste and quality, Hormel notes, as it announces new chicken additions to its Square Table® brand — Tuscan Style Chicken and Maple Bourbon Chicken. Tuscan Style Chicken offers tender, fully cooked chicken breast in a rich Tuscan-style sauce, bringing Italian-inspired flavor to the table with minimal effort. ... read more

As the HPAI situation continues to ease across the region, new outbreaks have been confirmed in poultry flocks in Hungary and Poland. ... read more

WASHINGTON — U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins is set to visit the United Kingdom following President Trump’s May 8 U.S./U.K. trade deal announcement. “President Trump has made a historic deal with the U.K. that secures increased access for American agricultural products, including unprecedented access for American beef and ethanol,” Rollins said in a statement. “The President’s trade strategy is working. We are working every day to increase economic exceptionalism and ... read more

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The University of Arkansas poultry judging team placed second overall at the 76th USPOULTRY Ted Cameron National Contest Poultry Judging Contest at Mississippi State University in Starkville, Miss., in April. The team consisted of poultry science majors Andy Cornell, Bryce Bradley, Logan Sanders and Maria Torres. The team is led by head coach Dennis Mason and assistant coach Amanda Bromley. Mason is an instructor and Bromley is ... read more

WASHINGTON — On May 8, the 80th anniversary of V-E Day (Victory in Europe Day marking the end of World War II in Europe) the United States and the United Kingdom announced a new trade deal between the two nations. President Donald Trump and U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer jointly announced the new trade arrangements that will have a focus on U.S. agriculture, ethanol, and beef. “The deal includes ... read more

ARLINGTON, Va. — The American Feed Industry Association premieres a new video series, intended to showcase the depth, breadth and diversity of the $267.1 billion U.S. animal food manufacturing industry. The videos encapsulate the important role that the more than 5,600 U.S. animal food manufacturers play each day in improving livestock health and production, supporting food security and driving American ingenuity and economic progress abroad. “Americans want to know ... read more

Top turkey producer counters claim that surging costs and HPAI will force the closure of the Shady Brook Farms brand. ... read more

Peer networking and stakeholder engagement are helping the pizza chain on its animal welfare journey. ... read more

ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota legislature is currently debating avian influenza response funding bills. On April 24, the Minnesota House of Representatives passed an agricultural funding bill on a bipartisan vote of 130-3. “We won worker protections for farm, poultry, and dairy workers and secured retail testing for milk and poultry products to address bird flu,” said Rep. Rick Hansen (DFL-South St. Paul) in a press statement. The state ... read more

A director of agri-food group MHP has been elected to lead the Ukrainian representation on a new body that aims to deepen business cooperation between Ukraine and Saudi Arabia. ... read more

HATTIESBURG, Miss. — Mar-Jac Poultry MS LLC in Hattiesburg, Miss., announces that it has surpassed 1 million man-hours without a lost-time incident. The company notes that this accomplishment highlights its steadfast commitment to fostering a safe, healthy, and proactive work environment for its 1,000 employees. “Our employees are the backbone of our success, and their dedication to safety is truly remarkable,” Joe Colee, Mar-Jac Poultry MS complex manager said. ... read more

Inflation, tariffs, HPAI and other factors are driving up food costs for consumers, changing shopping behaviors. ... read more