Sunday, June 14, 2026

Poultry Today

Scientists fear for penguin populations as Antarctica sees first case of bird flu

GAINESVILLE, Ga. — In February, Reuters reported scientists discovered a fatal case of a type of avian influenza on the continent of Antarctica that...

U.S. egg industry continues trade mission efforts in South Korea

WASHINGTON — Egg industry officials, along with USDA and dozens of agribusinesses, farm organizations and state departments of agriculture representatives are making what is...

TAMU: Egg prices increase ahead of Easter holiday

COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Egg prices are on the rise as Easter approaches, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert, but they...

Industry leaders meet to ‘Stand Up for Grain Safety’

GAINESVILLE, Ga. — The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration announces that the Stand Up 4 Grain annual convention will be...

Tyson Foods to close the doors on Iowa pork plant

GAINESVILLE, Ga. — According to a recent USA TODAY report, Tyson Foods is closing a pork packing plant in Perry, Iowa. This comes as...

National Turkey Federation names Leslee Oden new president and CEO

WASHINGTON — Leslee Oden, senior vice president of legislative affairs with the National Turkey Federation, and a 15-year NTF staff member, has been named...

March Madness season has a ‘wing up’ from Perdue

SALISBURY, Md. — March Madness is upon college basketball fans. Perdue Farms has a big surprise for fans who love wings, basketball, and air...

Hormel announces Clark as SVP and chief communications officer

AUSTIN, Minn. — Hormel Foods announces that Katie Clark has been appointed to the role of senior vice president and chief communications officer. In this...

‘Power of Meat’ report looks at evolving consumer trends

GAINESVILLE, Ga. — Every year the Meat Institute and FMI, the Food Industry Association release their “Power of Meat” report. This year marks the...

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