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- Wes Morris to retire as president of Tyson chicken businessHe earlier retired from the company in 2017, but in 2023 he agreed to return for three years to turn around Tyson's then-struggling chicken segment. ... read more
- Four IPPE exhibitors recognized for long-term participationATLANTA — The U.S. Poultry & Egg Association recognized four companies that have been exhibiting for 50 or more years at the International Poultry Expo, part of the 2025 International Production & Processing Expo. The Dupps Co., VAL-CO and Zoetis were recognized for 70 years of exhibiting at IPE Hy-Line International was recognized for 60 years of exhibiting. “Your ongoing support of the International Poultry Expo has ... read more
- Family Farm Environmental award winners announced during IPPEATLANTA — The U.S. Poultry & Egg Association recognized three poultry farms that were nominated for the annual Family Farm Environmental Excellence Award at the International Poultry Expo, part of the 2025 International Production & Processing Expo. The award is given annually to recognize exemplary environmental stewardship by family farmers engaged in poultry and egg production. “It is an honor to celebrate the outstanding job these family farms do ... read more
- Avian flu blamed for sharp rise in egg prices in JapanSeveral of Japan’s recent outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza have hit commercial layer flocks, resulting in a sudden jump in market prices. ... read more
- Foster Farms to end turkey operations in Turlock, CaliforniaThe company said the decision, which also involves the closure of a feed mill, was made because of changes in market demand. ... read more
- 6 states have new reports of HPAI in commercial poultryCases of avian influenza in Indiana, North Carolina, Missouri, Delaware, California and Ohio involve broilers, layers, turkeys and ducks. ... read more
- 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