Friday, April 3, 2026

Poultry Today

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...

Agriculture industries react to new WOTUS definition proposal

WASHINGTON — A proposed rule has been announced that would provide a clear definition of the Clean Water Act’s “Waters of the United States...

Michigan DNR advising waterfowl hunters to safeguard against HPAI

LANSING, Mich. — With highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreaks continuing to see increases through this autumn, Michigan, along with other states, has reported more...

Auburn University researchers take on poultry pathogens

AUBURN, Ala. — When food poisoning strikes people often spend hours wondering what they ate or touched to cause the illness. Fortunately, poultry scientists...

USPOULTRY Foundation awards two new university grants

TUCKER, Ga. — The U.S. Poultry & Egg Association’s Foundation is awarding Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas, and Wilkes Community College in...

Nevada is joining USDA’s State Meat and Poultry Inspection Program

WASHINGTON — On Nov. 25, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced that Nevada will be joining the USDA’s State Meat and Poultry Inspection...

Members of Congress urge the USDA to reinstate full bird flu surveillance

WASHINGTON — The current bird flu outbreak is hitting the poultry industry hard across the country. Because of this, members of congress, led by...

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