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Tyson, Perdue to pay $35M to settle with chicken farmers

The Associated Press OMAHA, Neb. — Two of the industry’s biggest poultry companies have agreed to pay nearly $35 million to settle a lawsuit that...

Eggs take center stage at the Iowa State Fair

URBANDALE, Iowa — The Iowa Egg Council and Iowa Poultry Association, along with the Cluck'n Coop, were awarded the 2021 People’s Choice Best New...

Evidence of study suggests source of salmonella foodborne illness

ATHENS, Ga. — Researchers at the University of Georgia have provided multifaceted evidence to suggest the likely origins behind the global spread of Salmonella enteritidis,...

Tyson Foods deploys truckloads of ice and meals to support Louisiana disaster relief

NEW ORLEANS — Tyson Foods is providing multiple truckloads of ice, along with an initial 500,000 meals, to Louisiana communities through its Meals that...

Elanco convenes leaders in effort to sustainably combat hunger

GREENFIELD, Ind. — On Sept. 14, 2021, Elanco Animal Health, in partnership with Agri-Pulse, will convene hundreds of global leaders in animal agriculture for...

Twelve animal agriculture organizations launch new Protein PACT

WASHINGTON — Twelve organizations representing farmers and companies who make the vast majority of America’s meat, poultry, and dairy, as well as animal feed...

Taco Bell begins offering its Crispy Chicken Sandwich Taco nationwide

IRVINE, Calif. — The Taco Bell® Crispy Chicken Sandwich Taco began nationwide availability on Sept. 2 at participating locations for a limited time. Not...

Willow Tree Poultry Farm recall due to possible foreign matter contamination

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24, 2021 – Willow Tree Poultry Farm, an Attleboro, Mass. establishment, is recalling approximately 52,022 pounds of various chicken salads and dip products...

Tyson Foods investing $300M in Virginia project

DANVILLE, Va. — Tyson Foods will invest $300 million to build a new, fully-cooked plant in Danville, Va., company officials have announced. The project...

U.S. poultry and egg exports surged in first half of 2021

TUCKER, Ga. — The COVID-19 pandemic, an uncertain economy, and logistics problems like port closings and shipping bottlenecks haven’t slowed the tremendous demand for...

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