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The egg producer’s Class A Stock, previously held only by family members, was converted to common stock and will be offered at $92.75 per share to the public. ... read more

Arkansas governor submits waiver to USDA in hopes of encouraging low-income residents of the state to eat better. ... read more

WASHINGTON — U.S. Reps. Sarah McBride (D-Del.) and Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) have introduced a piece of legislation to help protect poultry producers and strengthen U.S. agricultural biosecurity. The “Supporting Avian Virus Eradication (SAVE) Our Poultry Act” is described as a “highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) high-priority research and extension area within the USDA.” “The bill aims to strengthen biosecurity protocols and support research into effective prevention – safeguarding producers, the ... read more

ATLANTA — Zaxbys is bringing its fan-favorite Chicken Fingerz and full menu lineup out West with its first-ever Las Vegas, Nev., restaurant opening. Located at 5290 Blue Diamond Rd., the new Zaxbys is owned and operated by Royce Chow and Jie Zhou of Zax Nevada LLC. It opened for dine-in and drive-thru service on April 14. In celebration of the opening, on April 22 at 10 a.m. there will be ... read more

Community poultry farms attract criticism as possible centers of disease transmission. ... read more

ARLINGTON, Va. — The American Feed Industry Association extends its appreciation to several members for their continued support in advancing the U.S. animal food industry. Through active engagement and years of commitment, AFIA’s members play an important role in shaping the association’s priorities in key policy areas and in building a resilient, forward-looking industry through shared knowledge and collaboration. The AFIA membership includes over 650 domestic and international companies and ... read more

After seeing no instances of HPAI for more than a month, Ohio has its 70th commercial poultry flock infection of 2025. ... read more

TUCKER, Ga. — A critical yet often overlooked aspect of the poultry industry’s commitment to sustainability is the rendering of by-products not consumed by humans. While the majority of the 9 billion chickens processed annually in the United States are consumed by people, approximately 37 percent of the liveweight of broiler chickens goes unused for human consumption. This statistic, highlighted in the 2006 book, Essential Rendering, published in 2006 by ... read more

The Spanish company will also soon acquire two new breeder farms in the Alfaro region. ... read more

RIDGELAND, Miss. — Cal-Maine Foods Inc. has reported financial and operational results for the third quarter of fiscal 2025 ended March 1, 2025. Third quarter highlights include: Quarterly net sales of $1.4 billion and net income of $508.5 million, or $10.38 per diluted share. Strong consumer demand during the quarter led to record total dozens sold, as the company honored long-standing pricing frameworks with valued customers. Significant progress on ... read more

ATLANTA — Church’s Texas Chicken® and Texas Chicken continues its international expansion into Europe while strengthening its presence in key global markets. The company has recently signed multiple development agreements, including one in Germany with an outstanding franchisee who has exceptional foodservice experience and market presence, the company announced. With additional deals in other parts of Europe, this marks a significant milestone in the company’s growth strategy, Church’s said, adding ... read more

The proposed legislation is a result of a meeting between the Rep. Sarah McBride and the owner of Puglisi Egg Farms. ... read more

Better turkey weight gain, less nutrient sorting and better transportability are among the advantages of pelleted feeds. ... read more

GAINESVILLE, Ga. — The American Egg Board shared a “thank you” message from the nation’s egg farmers in a full-page advertisement in The Wall Street Journal on April 10. “This has been an incredibly challenging time for the egg industry,” Emily Metz, AEB president and CEO, said. “Our egg farmers are in the fight of their lives.” This national advertisement was placed by the group to express consumer ... read more

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