ATHENS, Ga. — Gov. Brian Kemp signed the fiscal year 2022 budget for the state of Georgia on May 10, securing $21.7 million for phase one construction of a new Poultry Science Complex on the University of Georgia’s Athens campus.

GAINESVILLE, Ga. — Just as there is a great demand for chicken products right now, there is also a significant need for workers in the poultry industry.

ST. MARYS, Ga. — The National Protein and Food Distributors Association (formerly the National Poultry and Food Distributors Association) membership approved a name change earlier this year, leading to a full rebrand. The change reflects NPFDA member's interests and the organization's new direction within the industry.

WASHINGTON — The North American Meat Institute became a founding member of the national COVID-19 Community Corps, a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services initiative.

SPRINGDALE, Ark. — Tyson Foods Inc. is selling its successful pet treats business to General Mills Inc. for approximately $1.2 billion, the company announced.

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Aviagen® has named Dr. Kate Hayes as vice president of veterinary services for North America. Based in Elkmont, Ala., Hayes will report to Aviagen President of North America Dr. Marc de Beer.

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Alltech continues to extend its support of the Midwest Poultry Consortium and the consortium’s core program — the Center of Excellence Scholarship/Internship...

BUFFALO, Minn. — The Midwest Poultry Federation welcomes both the Multi-State Poultry Feeding & Nutrition Conference and Purina Animal Nutrition Symposium to its schedule of 2021...

BUFFALO, Minn. — With COVID-19 developments constantly changing, the Midwest Poultry Federation decided to shift its 2021 MPF Convention to a fully virtual experience...

DES MOINES, Iowa — Kemin Industries acquired Norman, Okla.-based Bio-Cide International Inc. (Bio-Cide), a multi-specialty source of chlorine dioxide-based antimicrobial technology. “We are thrilled to...