News & Updates
- New reported bird flu confirmations around the countryGAINESVILLE, Ga. — The current outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, which began in 2022, continues to impact locations around the U.S., and with the fall wild bird migration, heightened security is being stressed. Recently, the Maryland Department of Agriculture announced that a preliminary test confirmed a case of bird flu in a backyard flock in Anne Arundel County. This was the third confirmed case of 2025 following two discoveries ... read more
- Quebec has first avian flu case in poultry since JanuaryQuebec and Alberta remain the only two provinces with confirmed instances of avian influenza since the virus re-emerged in early September. ... read more
- Tyson plans to stop using high fructose corn syrup in branded productsSPRINGDALE, Ark. — Tyson Foods is taking another proactive step forward in its mission to bring high-quality food to every table in the world, safely, sustainably and affordably now and for future generations, the company said while announcing its goal is to stop using high fructose corn syrup, sucralose, BHA/BHT and titanium dioxide in the production of branded products in the U.S. by the end of 2025. Those brands include ... read more
- MHP reports half-year revenue gainsThe Ukraine-based agrifood group enjoys favorable market conditions during the first six months of 2025. ... read more
- France’s call to vaccinate for HPAI required much thought, consultationStakeholders examined the immediate costs of the HPAI situation in France, then compared it to the potential sanitary, economic and commercial benefits if vaccinations were done. ... read more
- SMART Broiler program advances welfare monitoring systemsThree technologies have demonstrated the ability to continuously monitor thousands of birds in real time. ... read more
- Legislation aims to protect US farm animals during transportRep. Dina Titus (D-Nevada) introduced the bipartisan Humane Transport of Farmed Animals Act on September 10. ... read more
- Avian influenza hits 4 Alberta counties within 8 daysRecent cases of avian flu have been confirmed in commercial poultry in Sturgeon, Beaver, Strathcona and Minburn counties. ... read more
- Dave’s Hot Chicken accelerates international expansion with exclusive European agreementLOS ANGELES — Dave’s Hot Chicken, a fast-growing Nashville-style hot chicken chain, has finalized a landmark agreement with UK-based Azzurri Group, granting the hospitality group exclusive development rights across Europe. Under the new agreement, Azzurri Group will develop 180 Dave’s Hot Chicken restaurants across 10 European countries, leveraging a joint venture partnership model to team up with experienced local operators in each market. These countries are France, Portugal, Spain, Germany, ... read more
- Arkansas professor sheds light on the importance of calcium in poultry dietsFAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Calcium is a crucial mineral in the overall health for living things. A healthy portion in your diet leads to strong bones and teeth, but, in poultry, it means so much more. In poultry production, it’s important to give birds the right amount of feed so that they produce the desired number of eggs and meat, grow healthily, and have low disease risks. To do that, there ... read more
- Emerging technologies that streamline poultry operations to be presented at Poultry Tech SummitFeaturing speakers and panelists from Cobb Vantress, Orbem USA, FLOX and more. ... read more
- Get free chicken for talking or dressing like a pirateLong John Silver's is doing something special for its customers on International Talk Like a Pirate Day. ... read more
- Increases in farm income receipts for 2025, ERS reportsWASHINGTON — Looking at this year’s farm income, a broad focus of profit is forecasted for an increase, by USDA’s Economic Research Service in its recent “Farm Sector” income report. “Forecast at $179.8 billion for 2025, net farm income would be $52 billion (40.7 percent) higher than in 2024,” ERS said. “Net cash farm income is forecast at $180.7 billion for 2025, an increase of $40.1 billion (28.5 percent) ... read more
- Nebraska dairy herd struck by H5N1With this incident, 17 states have had dairy cattle affected by the virus. ... read more
- Neogen COO, CFO Naemura leaving companyAn executive search firm has started the process of finding a successor. ... read more
