News & Updates
- Avian influenza detected in Indiana pullet flockThe state’s animal health board says 23,700 pullets were involved. ... read more
- Andy Esco joins CWT Farms as VP of productionGAINESVILLE, Ga. — CWT Farms International announces that Andy Esco has joined the company as its new vice president of production. In this role, Esco will oversee production and feed milling operations in Georgia and Kentucky, providing leadership and strategic direction to optimize productivity, animal health, and overall profitability, the company notes. “We are excited to welcome Andy to the team,” Jay Daniels, CWT Farms president, said. “His extensive ... read more
- Hillandale Farms bought by Global Eggs for US$1.1 billionGlobal Eggs is a company controlled by a Brazilian Entrepreneur, who is often referred to as the “Egg King.” ... read more
- ‘Power of Meat’ shows meat sales at a record highGAINESVILLE, Ga. — A food item that almost all households (98 percent) buy is meat, with 73 percent of shoppers in the U.S. viewing it as a healthy choice, the 20th annual Power of Meat analysis reveals, adding that meat sales were at a record high of $104.6 billion last year, which is up 2.3 percent. These survey results were revealed at the recent Annual Meat Conference sponsored by the ... read more
- Education program schedule for the PEAK show 2025MINNEAPOLIS — PEAK 2025, the annual convention of the Midwest Poultry Federation has announced a comprehensive education program featuring dozens of speakers from across the country covering the latest information and research at a variety of workshops for the turkey, egg, pullet, broiler and feed industries. All workshops will take place April 8-10 at the Minneapolis Convention Center. Educational sessions and workshops will include: Tuesday, April 8 Multi-State Poultry ... read more
- Arizona governor orders delay of cage-free egg lawWith the egg supply already limited, Katie Hobbs wants to avoid further disruptions to egg production that would occur as farmers convert to cage-free laying systems. ... read more
- 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