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15 U.S. representatives tell FDA that there is nothing wrong with these eggs and they should be eaten, not discarded. ... read more

SPRINGDALE, Ark. — Tyson Ventures, the venture capital arm of Tyson Foods, has announced the call for applications for the fourth annual Tyson Demo Day. Tyson Demo Day 2025 will focus on advancing artificial intelligence in food technology, emphasizing consumer and customer brand engagement, innovation in research and development, and reimagining product development processes. This year’s event will take place on July 9, 2025, in-person in Northwest Arkansas. “This ... read more

The flocks had earlier been reported as presumed positive by the state animal health agency. ... read more

Bill aims to end regulations that force producers to discard nearly 400 million eggs every year. ... read more

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — As poultry companies weigh cost and efficiency with higher animal welfare standards, research comparing conventional and slow-growing broiler breeds showed that the slow-growing chickens displayed behaviors more closely associated with positive welfare. Broilers — chickens specifically bred for meat production — are typically raised for six to eight weeks, while slow-growing broilers need up to 12 weeks to reach maturity. Though gaining popularity in some European markets, ... read more

WASHINGTON — A bipartisan bill was introduced on March 19 that goes hand in hand with a National Chicken Council petition to modify or reverse regulation where the broiler industry must discard breaker eggs. This bill, “The Lowering Egg Prices Act,” is designed to make hundreds of millions of these breaker eggs available to consumers who have recently seen record prices and product shortages. This bill was introduced by U.S. ... read more

With the acquisition, Miller Poultry increases its capacity by more than 50%. ... read more

COLLEYVILLE, Texas — MSI announces that its franchised restaurants of Chicken Salad Chick have partnered with the Indiana Fever to support the growth of women's sports, underscoring Chicken Salad Chick's commitment to participating in the vibrant and dynamic world of women's basketball. MSI acquired eight Chicken Salad Chick locations in Indianapolis, prompting excitement to partner with the Indiana Fever and further demonstrating MSI's commitment to the Fever and the Indianapolis ... read more

These programs are part of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins’ plan to battle avian influenza. ... read more

ATHENS, Ga. — With the higher cost of eggs and frequent cases of avian influenza, more people are turning to backyard flocks. However, then the question arises of what to do with the created animal waste? According to the Rodale Book of Composting, “Chicken manure is the ‘hottest’ of all animal manures, meaning that it is the richest in nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. Chicken droppings must be composted or incorporated ... read more

ST MARYS, Ga. — The National Protein & Food Distributors Association Scholarship Foundation announces that applications for 2025 are now open. Since 1979, the NPFDA Scholarship Foundation has awarded more than $2,000,000 in scholarships. To apply, the student must be an employee of an NPFDA member company or the child/dependent of an employee of an NPFDA member company. A $5,000 scholarship will be awarded to up to six students. In 2024, NPFDA ... read more

GAINESVILLE, Ga. — During the past few weeks, egg prices have taken a new direction with the aid of fewer avian influenza outbreaks, and supply availability. “Negotiated wholesale prices for graded loose eggs continued on a sharp downward trajectory as no significant outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) have been reported in March to date and the supply situation is rapidly improving,” a report from the USDA stated. “The ... read more

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, along with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, announces that the departments are working toward redefining the definition of the “Waters of the United States” rule. Often referred to as WOTUS, this rule is an amendment of the Clean Water Act which was established in 1972 with the design of reducing pollution in the nation’s waters. The terms of WOTUS have been redefined ... read more

Under new agreement, J&F Investimentos and BNDESPar would not have a say in effort to also list the Brazil-based company on the New York Stock Exchange. ... read more

Animal health agencies say the variant of highly pathogenic avian influenza was found in a Mississippi broiler breeder flock. ... read more