News & Updates
- Georgia is HPAI-free after October detectionATLANTA — Recently, Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler J. Harper announced that Georgia has officially reclaimed its status as a highly pathogenic avian influenza-free state in poultry. This announcement comes after an HPAI detection in a commercial flock in Gordon County back in October. That detection in Gordon County was the eighth in Georgia since the nationwide bird flu outbreak started in 2022, the Georgia Department of Agriculture noted in a ... read more
- UK poultry keeper sentenced for false Salmonella recordsHe received a four-month custodial sentence, suspended for 12 months, was ordered to complete 180 hours of unpaid work, and must pay costs and a victim surcharge. ... read more
- Mississippi Poultry Association donates 478,500 servings of proteinThe recipients of this year’s donation are the Mississippi Food Network and the Salvation Army. ... read more
- Doleman joins board of Boparan Holdings Ltd.He succeeds Ian Ellis, who is stepping down after serving the board for five years. ... read more
- New avian influenza cases reported in 3 Indiana countiesNorth Carolina and British Columbia also each have a commercial flock struck by HPAI. ... read more
- Broiler, turkey and egg production estimates up in 2026, ERS reportsWASHINGTON — Broiler production projections into next year are being increased based on strong hatchery numbers and decreased feed costs, the USDA estimates. Stemming from the federal government shutdown, the most recent USDA Economic Research Service “Livestock, Dairy and Poultry Outlook” report is from late September. “Wholesale broiler price projections are adjusted down in 2025 and 2026 on recent price trends and increased production expectations,” ERS says. “The 2025 ... read more
- Midwest Custom Engineering plans to showcase new techAmerican engineering is being redefined with MCE equipment. ... read more
- Devenish announces new poultry nutritionistDr. Mira Courtney brings extensive scientific expertise to her role. ... read more
- Royal Pas Reform: Revolutionizing Saudi Poultry ProductionThe new facility will feature advanced incubation technology. ... read more
- USPOULTRY Foundation grants continue to three more universitiesTUCKER, Ga. — The USPOULTRY Foundation has awarded three more student recruiting grants to University of North Georgia—Gainesville Campus, Cleveland Community College, and the University of Delaware. UNG-Gainesville received $10,000; Cleveland Community College received $7,000, and Delaware received $6,280. UNG, a four-year institution, offers an associate of science degree with an emphasis in agriculture/poultry science, where students can choose between two academic pathways, avian biology and poultry science, USPOULTRY noted. ... read more
- Sofina Foods chicken tenders recalled in QuebecThe products are being recalled because of an unknown allergen. ... read more
- Georgia again declared free of HPAIAll control areas and surveillance zones in the state have been released, allowing Georgia clearance to resume international poultry trade. ... read more
- Hormel wants to make meals easier with Jennie-O, ApplegateHormel Foods president said the company was listening when consumers let them know it’s hard to find healthy, convenient meal options. ... read more
- Vital CEO shares the secret to growing a loyal consumer baseThe pasture-raised egg producer credits transparency, brand trust and farm traceability for its 30% annual growth rate, despite its high prices. ... read more
- Resource Agribusiness resumes poultry exports to PhilippinesWith local customs clearance complete, Resource Agribusiness Group is again exporting poultry meat to the Philippines. ... read more