News & Updates
- Avian flu vaccines confer long-term protection in Dutch poultry trialEarly signs from the field trial indicate that two new vaccines protect hens against H5N1, but it is too soon to draw firm conclusions on their efficacy. ... read more
- NCC reiterates bird flu vaccine positionWASHINGTON — Recently there have been announcements such as Zoetis receiving a USDA conditional license for an avian influenza vaccine, and discussions have arisen regarding the use of vaccines to combat this current outbreak of HPAI that has greatly affected the nation’s egg layer flocks. The use of vaccines would affect the ability of the U.S. poultry industry to export product, and the National Chicken Council is reiterating its stance ... read more
- USDA announces $1B avian influenza combat strategy investmentWASHINGTON — Today, the USDA announced federal actions to combat highly pathogenic avian influenza. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced a $1 billion comprehensive strategy to combat HPAI, protect the U.S. poultry industry, and lower egg prices. This comes in addition to funding currently being provided to indemnify growers for their depopulated flocks. “American farmers need relief, and American consumers need affordable food,” Rollins said. “To every family struggling ... read more
- USDA invests up to $1 billion to combat avian influenzaFive-pronged strategy hoped to offer relief to U.S. farmers and consumers. ... read more
- Fire suspends production at Wayne-Sanderson Farms plantProcessing activities earlier scheduled for plant in Union Springs, Alabama, has been transferred to other company facilities. ... read more
- Avian flu confirmed in more Ohio laying hensMercer County has now lost 67 commercial poultry flocks to avian influenza in 2025. ... read more
- Perdue Farms continues support for N.C. Center for Poultry Education’s mission of ag educationPINETOPS, N.C. — Second-generation Perdue Farms poultry farmer Steven Brake is passionate about educating the next generation on where their food comes from and agriculture’s role in feeding the world. So much that he created the North Carolina Center for Poultry Education on his farm in 2019 in Pinetops, N.C. To help Brake continue his mission to educate thousands of students and anyone else interested in understanding the processes involved ... read more
- Maple Leaf Foods: Tariffs ‘not an existential threat’As potential trade war between U.S. and Canada looms, the impact on the Canada-based protein producer “could be negative to neutral to even slightly positive.” ... read more
- Brazil sets record company participation at recent IPPE 2025ATLANTA — Poultry producers of all sizes and scopes converge at the annual International Production & Processing Expo in Atlanta, Ga. And this year, Brazil, the second largest chicken meat producer in the world (after the U.S.), and the largest chicken meat exporter, noted a record presence at the show, with 13 Brazilian companies in attendance. The 2025 IPPE, according to recent data released by the show’s organizers, notes that ... read more
- Devin Cole named president of Tyson Foods poultry businessHe will succeed Wes Morris, who will assist with the transition through 2025. ... read more
- A new bipartisan bill introduced to protect Georgia growers from bird fluGAINESVILLE, Ga. — U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.) introduced a bipartisan bill on Feb. 25 aimed at protecting poultry growers from the highly pathogenic avian influenza that is continuing to wreak havoc on the nation’s poultry flocks. The bill, “Healthy Poultry Assistance and Indemnification Act of 2025” (HPAI ACT) aims to expand producer support during HPAI outbreaks. The bill was also recently introduced by U.S. Sens. Chris Coons (D-Del.) and ... read more
- Forbes recognizes US poultry, feed companies as employersThe Forbes America’s Best Large Employers list names 701 top employers with 5,000 or more employees based on survey responses. ... read more
- Forbes recognizes US poultry, feed companies as top employersThe Forbes America’s Best Large Employers list names 701 top employers with 5,000 or more employees based on survey responses. ... read more
- Jandrain elected 2025 National Turkey Federation chairmanWASHINGTON — Jay Jandrain, president and CEO of Butterball LLC, was elected to serve as the National Turkey Federation’s 2025 chairman during the group’s recent Annual Convention in Scottsdale, Ariz. NTF also announced its Executive Committee and Board of Directors for the upcoming year. Joining Jandrain in the new slate of NTF officers will be Christy Puffenbarger, Aviagen Turkeys, vice chairwoman; Leon Fletcher, Cargill, secretary/treasurer; and John Zimmerman, P&J Products, ... read more
- Six poultry facilities recognized with Frank Cruice Innovation in Safety & Health Award at IPPEATLANTA — The Joint Industry Safety & Health Council recognized six poultry facilities with the Frank Cruice Innovation in Safety & Health Award at the 2025 International Production & Processing Expo. The facilities were recognized for a significant advancement in operational excellence in a safety and/or health innovation. “It is inspiring to witness companies introducing creative and effective initiatives to enhance safety within their operations, and we are proud ... read more