News & Updates
- JBS in a ‘unique situation’ to handle potential tariffsWith a presence in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, JBS is better positioned than many of its peers, should a trade war occur. ... read more
- A 4-step regenerative agriculture roadmap for poultryIt’s important to think through any positives and negatives before adopting a new farming practice. ... read more
- ‘FEED Act’ introduced to help expedite new additive approvalsWASHINGTON — The nation’s feed industry lauds a recently presented bipartisan bill in the U.S. House of Representatives that is designed to expedite the approval process for feed additives that assist with animal health. The “Innovative Feed Enhancement and Economic Development (FEED) Act” introduced by U.S. Rep. Nick Langworthy (R-N.Y.) modernizes regulations from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to make access to new feed additives for farmers approved more ... read more
- Can anyone fault companies for removing cage-free pledges?2025 Eggsposé report shows that many companies that once had policies that included a commitment to transition to 100% cage-free eggs no longer have those policies. ... read more
- Avian flu infects turkeys in Pennsylvania, IllinoisBetween the two affected flocks, a total of 31,700 turkeys are lost. ... read more
- Americold announces purchase of Houston, Texas, facilityATLANTA — Americold Realty Trust Inc. announces that it has signed an agreement to acquire a facility in Houston, Texas, for a total investment of approximately $127 million including planned expansion and equipment upgrades. The acquisition will add approximately 35,700 pallet positions to Americold’s cold storage warehouse portfolio. “The catalyst for this acquisition was the award of a large grocery retail contract with one of the world’s largest retailers,” ... read more
- Where do convenience stores stand on cage-free egg pledges?Nine convenience store chains are evaluated in The Humane League’s 2025 Eggsposé report. ... read more
- ‘I’ll be telling your story everywhere’: National, state agricultural leaders get tour of Hall County Schools’ Meat Science CenterGAINESVILLE, Ga. - Hall County Schools hosted state and national agricultural leaders Monday, March 24, for a tour of the district’s recently opened Meat Science Center, the only one of its kind in the state. Zippy Duvall, the president of the American Farm Bureau Federation, one of the nation’s largest agricultural lobbying groups, delivered remarks before the tour, as did Tom McCall, president of the Georgia Farm Bureau. Also in ... read more
- Chicken positioned as protein winner in 2025Consumers value low cost, healthiness and taste of chicken. ... read more
- USDA accepting applications for Dominican Republic agribusiness trade missionWASHINGTON — The USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service is accepting applications for its agribusiness trade mission to Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, scheduled for July 13-17, 2025. Current and potential U.S. exporters interested in exploring trade opportunities in the region must apply by April 2. “With strong economic growth and rising demand for high-quality food in the Dominican Republic, now is an ideal time for U.S. agribusinesses to expand their presence,” ... read more
- Millennial purchasing power fuels chicken sales in retailFinancial concerns continue to fuel chicken behavior. ... read more
- Astral Foods reports 'cybersecurity incident'The cyberattack led to poultry processing downtime and disrupted deliveries to customers, both of which will be costly to the South African company. ... read more
- Canada commits to tackling spent fowl fraudSome broiler meat exporters have falsely labeled the meat as spent fowl as a way to avoid paying duties, government leaders say. ... read more
- Mississippi H7N9 commercial flock is the first confirmed in U.S. since 2017JACKSON, Miss. — The first confirmed case of H7N9 highly pathogenic avian influenza in several years was confirmed in a Mississippi broiler breeder flock on March 12. USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service reports that low pathogenicity H7 has been found in wild birds this year, but this case, in Noxubee County, Miss., consisting of 47,700 birds, is the first H7 high path case in a commercial flock in ... read more
- Quarterly study reveals widespread HPAI outbreaks in EuropeCases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) have been recorded among wild and domestic birds in 31 countries, according to the latest review of the disease situation in Europe. ... read more