News & Updates
- Five industry leaders receive Lamplighter Awards during IPPEATLANTA — The U.S. Poultry & Egg Association presented the organization’s annual Lamplighter Award to five individuals at the International Poultry Expo, part of the 2025 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE). The award pays tribute to individuals for “sustained and exemplary service” to the poultry and egg industry. This year’s honorees are: Dr. Steve Bolden Dr. Steve Bolden graduated from Tennessee Tech University, where he received his ... read more
- ‘Dismal time’ for turkey sector may still have bright spotsDespite challenges with disease, competition from other proteins and export uncertainty, ground turkey and thigh meat demand show promise. ... read more
- Cargill closes Springdale Arkansas turkey processing plantThe plant is expected to cease operations on August 1, 2025. ... read more
- 4 keys to better Salmonella control in turkeys, broilersPrepare for the proposed guidance with new technologies, innovations for food safety. ... read more
- Dr. Nelson Cox posthumously awarded Charles Beard research award at IPPEATLANTA — The U.S. Poultry & Egg Association and the USPOULTRY Foundation posthumously recognized Dr. Nelson Cox as the recipient of the annual Dr. Charles Beard Research Excellence Award. Cox worked as a research microbiologist for the USDA Agriculture Research Services. The award is named in honor of Dr. Charles Beard, former director of the Southeast Poultry Research Laboratory and former vice president of research at USPOULTRY. The USPOULTRY Foundation ... read more
- Clint Rivers receives Workhorse of the Year award at IPPEATLANTA — Clint Rivers, president, CEO and chairman of the board for Wayne-Sanderson Farms, was named USPOULTRY’s Workhorse of the Year during the International Poultry Expo, part of the 2025 International Production & Processing Expo. The poultry industry’s most prestigious honor is awarded annually in recognition of dedicated service and valuable leadership given to the Association and poultry industry. Rivers was “collared” with the long-established horse collar by Mikell Fries, ... read more
- Avian flu continues spread in Ohio, resurfaces in ArizonaOhio has now had 25 commercial flocks struck by HPAI in 2025. ... read more
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- How to recognize, prevent avian metapneumovirus in turkeyssMPV, also known as swollen head disease in chickens, is devastating turkey flocks across the U.S. ... read more
- JBS enters egg sector with Mantiqueira Brasil acquisitionThe company said its entry into a new sector is a global opportunity for JBS to continue strengthening its international market presence. ... read more
- Jonathan Cade elected 2025 USPOULTRY chair at IPPEATLANTA — Jonathan Cade, Hy-Line International president, Des Moines, Iowa, was elected chair of the Board of Directors of the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY). The board meeting was held during the International Poultry Expo, part of the 2025 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE). Cade previously served as vice chair. Cade has a degree from Harper Adams University in the United Kingdom. Before becoming president of Hy-Line International, ... read more
- HPAI confirmed in 16 US poultry flocks in 2 daysOn January 23-24, Ohio alone had 10 commercial flocks struck by avian influenza. ... read more
- U.S. reports first detection of new strain of avian flu virusCommercial duck flock in California has tested positive for two strains of avian influenza. ... read more
- Biosecurity measures in place at IPPE 2025ATLANTA — With outbreaks continuing, there is a lot of industry concern regarding highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) and controlling its spread. The International Production & Processing Expo happening this week in Atlanta, Ga., notes that it has taken several protocol steps and that it adheres to good biosecurity for its attendees, and it is encouraging all IPPE attendees to take advantage of its offerings all around the Georgia World ... read more