Thursday, May 28, 2026

Poultry Today

China lifting HPAI poultry export locks for 17 U.S. states, with more expected

WASHINGTON — Poultry export restrictions to China have been lifted for 17 U.S. states the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service reports through...

DCA continues its support for the future of the poultry industry with 15 scholarships

GEORGETOWN, Del. — The Delmarva Chicken Association recently announced its granting of $30,000 worth of scholarships to 15 students pursuing college and graduate degrees...

Bird flu detections slow down but the outbreak continues

GAINESVILLE, Ga. — Since its start in early 2022, this highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreak has had ebbs and flows. Currently, the number of...

Norway confirms Europe’s first polar bear bird flu death

SVALBARD, Norway — Norwegian veterinary authorities on May 19 confirmed Europe’s first polar death from highly pathogenic avian influenza. The approximately one-year-old male polar...

New research by TAMU offers practical biosecurity tools to limit poultry disease spread

COLLEGE STATION, Texas — New research from a Texas A&M University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences doctoral graduate could help producers better protect...

AEB announces 2026 producer leaders to guide national egg checkoff

CHICAGO — The American Egg Board announces its newly appointed members and alternates following the recent 2026 Annual Spring Meeting, reinforcing the producer leadership...

MTGA Summer Summit 2026 registration open, agenda released

BUFFALO, Minn. — Mark your calendars for the Minnesota Turkey Growers Association Summer Summit 2026, June 25-26 at the Arrowwood Resort in Alexandria, Minn. This...

Cal-Maine acquires Sara Lee Frozen Bakery’s Van’s Foods brand

RIDGELAND, Miss. — Cal-Maine Foods Inc. and Sara Lee Frozen Bakery LLC announce Cal-Maine’s acquisition of certain assets of the Van’s Foods business of...

House approves year-round E15 fuel legislation

WASHINGTON — In an issue that has spurred debate among Republicans and Democrats, as well as corn-producing states, and oil-producing states, the U.S. House...

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