News & Updates

WASHINGTON — 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

TUCKER, 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

The Canadian province has now had five commercial poultry flocks affected by the virus in 2025. ... read more

With 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

It’s important to think through any positives and negatives before adopting a new farming practice. ... read more

WASHINGTON — The nation’s feed industry lauds a recently presented bipartisan bill in the U.S. House of Representatives that is designed to expedite the approval process for feed additives that assist with animal health. The “Innovative Feed Enhancement and Economic Development (FEED) Act” introduced by U.S. Rep. Nick Langworthy (R-N.Y.) modernizes regulations from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to make access to new feed additives for farmers approved more ... read more

2025 Eggsposé report shows that many companies that once had policies that included a commitment to transition to 100% cage-free eggs no longer have those policies. ... read more

Between the two affected flocks, a total of 31,700 turkeys are lost. ... read more

ATLANTA — Americold Realty Trust Inc. announces that it has signed an agreement to acquire a facility in Houston, Texas, for a total investment of approximately $127 million including planned expansion and equipment upgrades. The acquisition will add approximately 35,700 pallet positions to Americold’s cold storage warehouse portfolio. “The catalyst for this acquisition was the award of a large grocery retail contract with one of the world’s largest retailers,” ... read more

Nine convenience store chains are evaluated in The Humane League’s 2025 Eggsposé report. ... read more

GAINESVILLE, Ga. - Hall County Schools hosted state and national agricultural leaders Monday, March 24, for a tour of the district’s recently opened Meat Science Center, the only one of its kind in the state. Zippy Duvall, the president of the American Farm Bureau Federation, one of the nation’s largest agricultural lobbying groups, delivered remarks before the tour, as did Tom McCall, president of the Georgia Farm Bureau. Also in ... read more

Consumers value low cost, healthiness and taste of chicken. ... read more

WASHINGTON — The USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service is accepting applications for its agribusiness trade mission to Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, scheduled for July 13-17, 2025. Current and potential U.S. exporters interested in exploring trade opportunities in the region must apply by April 2. “With strong economic growth and rising demand for high-quality food in the Dominican Republic, now is an ideal time for U.S. agribusinesses to expand their presence,” ... read more

Financial concerns continue to fuel chicken behavior. ... read more

The cyberattack led to poultry processing downtime and disrupted deliveries to customers, both of which will be costly to the South African company. ... read more