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Turning agricultural waste into biofuel

By Rosalie Marion Bliss Special to Poultry Times BELTSVILLE, Md. — The idea of replacing fossil-based fuel, such as petroleum, with a renewable source of sustainable...

Survey: Consumers find chicken labels confusing

WASHINGTON — As part of the National Chicken Council’s Chicken Check In initiative, NCC has announced a chicken labeling glossary — aiming to provide...

USDA reports record growth in U.S. organic producers

The USDA has announced a significant increase in the number of certified organic operations, continuing the trend of double digit growth in the organic...

USPOULTRY accepting applications for Clean Water Awards

TUCKER, Ga. — The U.S. Poultry & Egg Association is accepting applications for the 2016 Clean Water Awards. The awards recognize outstanding performance of...

Pilgrim’s Pride expands recall of cooked products

WASHINGTON — Pilgrim’s Pride Corp. in Waco, Texas, is recalling approximately 4,568,080 pounds of fully cooked chicken products that may be contaminated with extraneous...

USDA seeks applications for agricultural producer grants

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced April 8 that USDA is making up to $44 million available to farmers, ranchers and businesses to develop new...

Stanford Scientists: Calif. drought patterns becoming more common

By Ker Than Special to Poultry Times STANFORD, Calif.  — Atmospheric patterns associated with droughts in California have occurred more frequently in recent decades, Stanford University...

Tyson proposes to build additional plant in Arkansas

SPRINGDALE, Ark. — Officials for Tyson Foods Inc. have proposed building a new processing facility near its existing poultry plant in Green Forest, Ark. A...

Antibiotic use in the U.S. poultry industry

By Dr. Stephen Roney Special to Poultry Times ATHENS, Ga. — Antibiotics are used in food animals to treat clinical disease, to prevent and control common...

UGA poultry scientists reaching beyond borders to help build food security

By Merritt Melancon Special to Poultry Times ATHENS, Ga. — Poultry is playing an increasingly important role in feeding the planet’s growing population, which is expected...

Control of avian mycoplasmosis

By Dr. N. Ferguson-Noel Special to Poultry Times ATHENS, Ga. — The pathogenic avian Mycoplasma spp. (M.gallisepticum, M.synoviae, M.meleagridis and M.iowae) have been negatively affecting commercial poultry production for...

Perdue expands “No Antibiotics Ever” poultry into retail, foodservice

SALISBURY, Md. — Perdue is moving "No Antibiotics Ever" protein into mainstream grocery categories and foodservice menu items with the rapid transition of its...

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