Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Poultry Today

The three ‘T’s’ of 2025: Transition, Tariffs, Turning points

TUCKER, Ga. — Ah, the “T’s.” Transition. Tariffs. Turning points. Pardon the alliteration — but it fits. The year 2025 has brought major changes for businesses worldwide, including...

Advancing the poultry industry through continued research investment

TUCKER, Ga. — In the early 1960s, growing poultry health concerns sparked the Association’s commitment to investing in research that strengthens and sustains the...

Administration announces $12B in bridge payments for U.S. farmers

WASHINGTON — The administration has announced $12 billion in farmer bridge payments to American crop farmers in response to increased production costs and trade...

HPAI affecting more states as outbreak continues

GAINESVILLE, Ga. — Highly pathogenic avian influenza continues to persist as the end of the year approaches. The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and...

HPAI detected in Iowa commercial turkey flock

DES MOINES, Iowa — A commercial turkey flock in Hamilton County, Iowa, was recently detected with highly pathogenic avian influenza by the Iowa Department...

Derrick Tice appointed new president of Aviagen North America

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Aviagen has announced the appointment of Derrick Tice as the new president of Aviagen North America, effective immediately. Aviagen is a...

Georgia is HPAI-free after October detection

ATLANTA — Recently, Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler J. Harper announced that Georgia has officially reclaimed its status as a highly pathogenic avian influenza-free state...

Broiler, turkey and egg production estimates up in 2026, ERS reports

WASHINGTON — Broiler production projections into next year are being increased based on strong hatchery numbers and decreased feed costs, the USDA estimates. Stemming...

USPOULTRY Foundation grants continue to three more universities

TUCKER, Ga. — The USPOULTRY Foundation has awarded three more student recruiting grants to University of North Georgia—Gainesville Campus, Cleveland Community College, and the...

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