Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Poultry Today

Harrison Foundation pledges $1M to UGA Poultry Science

ATHENS, Ga. — The R. Harold and Patsy Harrison Foundation has pledged $1 million toward the construction of a new Poultry Science Building on the University of Georgia’s Athens campus.

Nominations open for AFIA’s Liquid Feed Hall of Fame

ARLINGTON, Va. — The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) is accepting nominations for its Liquid Feed Hall of Fame Award through July 30. “Each year,...

Webinar examines COVID’s impact on poultry, emergency temporary standard

“The webinar provided a great opportunity for industry professionals to ask questions and inform themselves on the new standard and updated guidance," said Frank Cruice, senior director of safety and security for Perdue Farms and chairman of the Joint Safety & Health Council. "Understanding the standard and guidance will further enhance successful COVID-19 prevention programs already in place."

Poultry industry, OSHA partner on Safe + Sound Week

TUCKER, Ga. — The U.S. Poultry & Egg Association, National Chicken Council and National Turkey Federation partner again with the U.S. Occupational Safety and...

Tyson Foods recalls 8.5M pounds of chicken

SPRINGDALE, Ark. — Tyson Foods Inc. is voluntarily recalling approximately 8.5 million pounds of frozen, fully cooked chicken. Tyson has been working closely with the USDA on this recall, and while there is no conclusive evidence that the products were contaminated at the time of shipment, the voluntary recall is being initiated out of an abundance of caution.

Survey: Hot dogs are essential for summer cookouts

WASHINGTON — As Americans fire up their grills and welcome friends and family to their backyards for the summer cookouts, one thing is certain: There will be hot dogs.

NPFDA names 2021 graduate winners of its scholarship foundation

ST. MARYS, Ga. — The National Protein and Food Distributors Association (NPFDA) Scholarship Foundation has awarded scholarships to five outstanding students from a vast number of qualified applicants.

JBS, Pilgrim’s hold sweepstakes to promote vaccination efforts

GREELEY, Colo. — JBS USA and Pilgrim’s have announced the “Your Shot at Free Meat for a Year” program to encourage the vaccination of Americans in the rural communities where the company operates.

Wilson re-elected USA Poultry & Egg Export Council chairman

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Chaz Wilson, head of international sales for Pilgrim’s USA in Greeley, Colo., was re-elected chairman of the board of the USA Poultry & Egg Export Council (USAPEEC) for 2021-22 during the 2021 USAPEEC Annual Meeting in Nashville, Tenn.

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