News & Updates

The state has lost over 13.5 million commercial table egg layers to the disease in 2025. ... read more

WASHINGTON — The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service has withdrawn the “Salmonella Framework for Raw Poultry Products” that was introduced last year during the previous administration. The framework would have determined that whole raw chicken, raw chicken parts and some turkey products as adulterated if contaminated with certain Salmonella levels and serotypes defined through the Poultry Products Inspection Act. “FSIS is withdrawing its proposed rule and determination ... read more

CHICAGO — Amlan International announces the hiring of Marlon Garcia Andrade as sales and technical manager for Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. He will be responsible for providing technical and sales support to distributors and customers across the region, strengthening Amlan’s presence and expanding the adoption of its natural feed additive solutions. With more than 10 years of industry experience, Andrade brings a wealth of field knowledge to his ... read more

The company saw production increase 9% when compared to the first quarter of 2021, while net sales only saw a slight increase. ... read more

In its results for the 2024 financial year just released, Ukraine-based agri-food company MHP reports improved revenue overall, which significantly and positively impacted profitability. ... read more

If permits are approved, Thunder Poultry LLC would house as many as 350,000 pullets at facility in Mercer County. ... read more

Nine commercial layer strains were assessed on performance in conventional and cage-free housing systems. ... read more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas — The detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza, HPAI, subtype H5N1 in dairy cattle was confirmed in March 2024 by the USDA. This finding was the first of its kind and shocked the global scientific community. The official confirmation came on the heels of testing performed at the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory’s Canyon and College Station laboratories. Following reports from local dairy practitioners and hundreds ... read more

GAINESVILLE, Ga. — CMS Mechanical Solutions Inc. announces the appointment of Tevi Esco as its new financial controller. In her role, Esco will manage CMS's overall accounting and financial functions. She will also coordinate with the sales and manufacturing teams to seamlessly support the company’s ERP system and organizational goals. “Tevi brings over a decade of expertise in financial management and operational oversight,” Heath Jarrett, CMS president, said. “Her ... read more

Charoen Pokphand Foods wins its first RE100 certification following investment in one its layer farms in the southeast of Thailand. ... read more

Citing environmental issues, Ukraine-based agri-food company MHP is suspending a planned investment in the Croatian poultry sector. ... read more

ARLINGTON, Va. — “Egg prices increase to record high.” “Soaring egg prices force families to get creative for Easter.” “Animal rights activists lay groundwork for soaring egg prices.” I’d have to agree with that last headline, at least to a degree. Issues like the ongoing avian influenza outbreak have contributed to rising egg prices and, at times, egg shortages — but so have policies put forth by anti-animal agriculture groups. ... read more

Across Europe, the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza appears to be in decline as the summer approaches. ... read more

The CEO of House of Raeford Farms joins his father and grandfather in the hall. ... read more

Amid high egg prices, many news sources have published ways that consumers can cook or bake using egg substitutes. ... read more