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It can be argued that in both situations, it is a matter of one state trying to dictate how food is produced in other states. ... read more

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Poultry Association honored Don Davis and David Tallent at its recent Annual Meeting. Davis was inducted into the 2025 TPA Hall of Fame, while Tallent received the 2025 TPA Workhorse of the Year award. Both men have dedicated years of their lives to the poultry industry. Davis’s agricultural journey began with a bachelor’s degree in agricultural education from North Carolina State University in 1980, TPA ... read more

In this instance, 52,600 commercial meat turkeys in Beadle County are affected. ... read more

Evolving preferences and economic pressures are transforming strategic priorities for both retail and foodservice. ... read more

The International Poultry Council president is questioning whether countries should continue applying the established poultry trade rules. ... read more

ATLANTA — The International Production & Processing Expo is accepting applications for the 14th annual IPPE Young Leaders Under 30 Award. This initiative, supported by the American Feed Industry Association, the Meat Institute and U.S. Poultry & Egg Association, aims to recognize emerging leaders in the industry. The award offers recipients a chance to gain visibility at the world’s largest annual trade show focused on the production, packing and processing ... read more

Cal-Maine’s director of food safety and animal welfare, who has multiple degrees from Mississippi State, frequently consults with the university’s Extension staff when seeking solutions. ... read more

Three poultry flocks and three wild birds are the latest cases to be reported. ... read more

The new chief operating officer said he sees no major changes to the business, but he will be "very inquisitive" in the coming weeks and months. ... read more

BISMARCK, N.D. — After a fairly quiet summer of highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreaks, the North Dakota Department of Agriculture confirms the presence of HPAI in a Dickey County, N.D., commercial turkey flock. The results were confirmed by the South Dakota State University Animal Disease Research and Diagnostic Laboratory on Aug. 30. Dickey County is in southern North Dakota and is adjacent to the northern border of South Dakota. Approximately ... read more

A handheld model that uses machine learning to detect surface contaminants could deliver more precise cleanliness metrics compared to existing validation methods in the plant. ... read more

The affected flock was in Dickey County, but the number of birds involved has not yet been disclosed. ... read more

Company president John Ghingo said consumer sentiment, commodity markets, inflation in general and the pressure on the company’s cost of goods all need to be considered. ... read more

GAINESVILLE, Ga. — Every industry is looking into how to incorporate artificial intelligence technology into existing business functions, and poultry processing is no exception. Lanier Technical College in Gainesville, Ga., is reaping a tremendous opportunity through a state funded grant program where students are using AI and automation to simulate the functions of poultry and food processing. Poultry Times recently visited the Lanier Tech campus to learn more about the ... read more

Oyster mushrooms outperformed other fungal strains used in a South African poultry feed trial. ... read more