News & Updates

COLLEGE STATION, Texas — The Poultry Science Association recently recognized faculty, staff and former students of the Texas A&M University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Department of Poultry Science for their exceptional contributions to education and outreach in the poultry industry. Dr. Greg Archer, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service poultry specialist and professor’ and Lesley Gleason ’09, a lecturer and program manager for undergraduate student development and industry relations, ... read more

McDonald’s executives discuss chicken’s popularity with diners in the U.S., Germany, Australia and China. ... read more

France’s leading poultry company has set out further details on its sustainability targets, covering its carbon footprint, water use and biodiversity. ... read more

The industry has been hit by disease outbreaks, high input costs and low product prices. ... read more

The proposed merger between the two Brazil-based protein producers remains subject to regulatory approvals. ... read more

AUBURN, Ala. — Researchers at Auburn University recently developed new methods for safely using poultry processing wastewater for food-grade hydroponic crop production. By eliminating pathogens, like salmonella, the research team was able to use wastewater from a poultry processing plant to grow romaine lettuce safe for human consumption. The breakthrough promises not only a cost-effective means of irrigating crops with poultry byproduct water, but also better water conservation. A team ... read more

SPRINGDALE, Ark. — Tyson Foods announces third-quarter sales of $13.884 billion, an increase of 4 percent from last year, in its most recent quarterly and nine-month financial report. “Our third quarter results demonstrate the strength of our multi-protein, multi-channel portfolio and our relentless focus on operational excellence,” Donnie King, Tyson Foods president and CEO, said. “Delivering our fifth consecutive quarter of year-over-year growth across sales, adjusted operating income and ... read more

WASHIINGTON — Leaders in the U.S. agriculture industry are applauding the Aug. 2 Senate confirmation of Luke J. Lindberg as USDA under secretary for trade and foreign agricultural affairs. “We are thrilled to have Luke join our team and I have full faith that his drive and deep experience will ensure we not only defend our producers, but also open new doors to global trade,” Brooke Rollins, USDA agriculture secretary, ... read more

ORLANDO, Fla. — Huey Magoo’s continues its nationwide expansion with its first-ever airport location at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport in Florida, which is now open. Huey Magoo’s marked the recent milestone as part of a first half of the year that also saw openings across Georgia, Missouri, Ohio, and Florida, including the company’s debut in Miami-Dade County. Now with more than 75 locations open across 12 states, Huey Magoo’s is also ... read more

All control areas around U.S. poultry operations have been released, according to APHIS. ... read more

WASHINGTON — To address that there is not an official, federally recognized definition for “ultra-processed foods,” the USDA, along with the Department of Health and Human Services, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration have jointly announced a Request for Information for data to assist in defining what constitutes these food products. “Ultra-processed foods are driving our chronic disease epidemic,” Robert F. Kennedy Jr., HHS secretary, said in the ... read more

Regulatory approval has been granted for transaction involving Ukraine's MHP to acquire Spanish poultry and pig integrator Uvesa Group. ... read more

Even if the price of corn or soybean meal changes, “it’s a fairly fixed ratio,” said CEO Donnie King. ... read more

CEO says Tyson Foods’ chicken segment is ‘operating at a very high level.’ ... read more

The virus is destabilizing agriculture, food security, trade and ecosystems. Should vaccination now play a greater role in its control? ... read more