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Penn State researchers to survey broiler industry on chicken production trends

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — A research team led by Pennsylvania State University Penn State poultry scientists is conducting a nationwide survey of commercial broiler...

Management practices to encourage hens to lay in nests

SILOAM SPRINGS, Ark. — One of the most challenging management responsibilities facing a parent stock producer is creating a nesting environment that will yield...

Delmarva Chicken Association offers energy cost savings with Electric Buying Group

GEORGETOWN, Del. — Since 2006, hundreds of Delmarva Chicken Association members have saved more than $2 million through participating in DCA’s Electric Buying Group....

Tips to control lice and mites on poultry

ATHENS, Ga. — Ectoparasites (e.g. lice & mites) are often a problem for small flock producers. These insects are extremely small (about the size...

Tyson Foods integrating ‘Five Domains’ animal welfare framework

SPRINGDALE, Ark. — Tyson Foods is evolving its approach to animal welfare by integrating a new welfare framework across its global operations, known as...

Conagra Brands accelerates to 100 percent, cage-free eggs

CHICAGO — Conagra Brands has recently announced the company's plans to accelerate its transition to cage-free eggs, converting 100 percent of its egg usage to cage-free...

Dutchland Farms recertified by American Humane for 13th year

RHEEMS, Pa. — After passing third-party audits of their on-farm operations and protocols, Dutchland Farms has been recertified by American Humane for the 13th...

Sprinkler technology experts share solutions to cool birds, save water

Innovations in poultry happen all the time. Oftentimes, poultry producers aren’t too sure which ones are truly relevant to their operations. One of Poultry...

Research findings to improve pest control in the poultry industry

By Dr. Denise Heard U.S. Poultry & Egg Association Special to Poultry Times TUCKER, Ga. — One of the largest management problems facing the poultry industry today...

Hubbard celebrates 100 years of commitment to poultry breeding

PIKEVILLE, Tenn. — In 1921 Ira Hubbard officially created the Hubbard Farms company in Walpole, New Hampshire. This was the very beginning of what...

Cal-Maine to expand cage-free production in Kentucky

JACKSON, Miss. — Cal-Maine Foods Inc. has announced that its Board of Directors has approved a $40.1 million capital project to expand the company’s...

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