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4 Georgia poultry workers dead from coronavirus

The Associated Press SAVANNAH, Ga. — Four employees of a major poultry producer’s operations in rural southwest Georgia have died after becoming infected with the...

Tyson Foods commits $13M in COVID-19 relief

SPRINGDALE, Ark.  — Tyson Foods Inc. is committing $13 million to support critical needs in local communities where the company operates in response to...

West Liberty partners with Subway to feed employees

WEST LIBERTY, Iowa — West Liberty Foods announced that it has partnered with local Subway stores in Iowa, Illinois and Utah to feed each...

Alltech releases free series about COVID-19 impacts on agriculture

LEXINGTON, Ky. — As part of Alltech’s effort to provide valuable resources to colleagues, customers and the global agricultural community confronting COVID-19, the company...

Chicken processors redoubling efforts to keep essential workers safe and healthy

WASHINGTON — “These are certainly trying and unprecedented times, and chicken processors are doing everything they can to 1.) keep their employees safe and...

Perdue Farms continues increased measures to protect employees during COVID-19 pandemic

SALISBURY, Md. — Perdue Farms has announced that it remains focused on the health and safety of its associates, farmers, customers, consumers, communities, and...

Takeout food is a low-risk meal option

By Cal Powell Special to Poultry Times ATHENS, Ga. — As restaurant owners have moved to food delivery and curbside takeout services in response to coronavirus...

Foster Farms donates 2M servings to COVID-19 hunger relief efforts

LIVINGSTON, Calif. — Foster Farms is partnering with food banks to help provide more than 2 million meals to families impacted by the economic...

Maple Leaf Foods suspends operations at Ontario poultry plant

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario — Maple Leaf Foods Inc. President and CEO Michael McCain on April 8 issued a statement to update the company's efforts to...

USDA confirms H7N3 avian influenza in a S.C. commercial turkey flock

WASHINGTON — The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic H7N3 avian influenza (HPAI) in a...

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