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ARMSTRONG COUNTY, Pa. - Backyard chickens are becoming increasingly popular, especially with the rise of egg prices. But is it for everyone?   Rent the Chicken is a service that allows individuals to rent a handful of chickens and see if they are ready for their own backyard flock. Everything needed is included in the rental purchase price; chickens are able to be returned at the end of ... read more

“Without immediate support, the viability of these farms — and the stability of the U.S. turkey industry — is in jeopardy,” lawmakers tell USDA officials. ... read more

ATLANTA — Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler J. Harper announced on Mar. 4 that the state of Georgia has officially regained its status as free of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in poultry. This follows detections of HPAI at two commercial poultry operations in Elbert County in January, which marked the fifth and sixth detections of HPAI in the state since the nationwide outbreak began in 2022. As recognized by the ... read more

Congressman who backs legislation against the proposed framework asks turkey industry leader about his views on the controversial rule. ... read more

WASHINGTON — Agriculture industry leaders are reacting to U.S. tariffs placed on Canadian, Mexican, and Chinese goods, as well as potential retaliatory measures.  “The tariffs announced today, along with retaliatory measures from China and Canada, will have serious consequences for American agriculture,” Rob Larew, president of the National Farmers. . . Register or Login to keep reading Thank you for your interest in accessing the complete content. To ... read more

The presumed-positive flock in Jay County includes 214,000 hens. ... read more

The egg producer plans to renovate the newly purchased property into a breaking and liquid egg processing facility. ... read more

Speaking on behalf of both organizations to the U.S. Senate agriculture committee, Tony Wesner explains the severity of the outbreak that is impacting egg prices. ... read more

UK company opened a dedicated facility for value-added products while closing two of its other processing plants and adopting higher poultry welfare standards. ... read more

WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump announced his intention Monday afternoon to implement tariffs on agricultural goods.  “To the Great Farmers of the United States: Get ready to start making a lot of agricultural product to be sold INSIDE of the United States,” wrote Trump on Truth Social. “Tariffs will go on external product on April 2nd. Have fun!”  At this time, the president ... read more

When spreading the message of a food recall, the communications need to be concise, relatable and actionable. ... read more

DAVIS, Calif. — Pasteurization is the only widely recognized method of killing H5N1, the virus that causes bird flu, in milk. However, pasteurization can be expensive and fewer than 50 percent of large dairy farms pasteurize waste milk. Waste milk includes colostrum, the first milk after calving; milk from cows treated with antibiotics or other drugs; or any other factor that can make milk unsuitable and unsellable for human consumption. ... read more

RALEIGH, N.C. — Dr. Ondulla Toomer has spent years researching nutrition and allergens in humans and has now turned her focus to chicken nutrition. Toomer grew up in North Carolina, where her grandparents and great-grandparents grew peanuts and subsequently fed them to their animals. This connection has led her foray into the world of allergens and nutrition. With North Carolina being in the top five poultry producing states, this has ... read more

As consumers who use GLP-1 drugs seek lean, protein-rich foods, the demand for ground turkey has been increasing. ... read more

Showcase what’s next for the poultry supply chain by submitting your innovation. ... read more