Wednesday, June 24, 2026

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Trucking community keeps supply chain moving

Motor carriers taking extra precautions amid COVID-19 SAVANNAH, Ga. — As the nation faces concerns over COVID-19, Eric McCray realizes that the trucking community is...

USDA and USTR announce continued progress on China trade deal

WASHINGTON — The USDA and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) have announced additional progress in the implementation of the agriculture-related provisions...

USDA to provide $1B in loan guarantees for rural producers

WASHINGTON — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue has announced that the department is making available up to $1 billion in loan guarantees to...

American Egg Board names Emily Metz new president and CEO

CHICAGO — The American Egg Board (AEB) has recently announced that, effective in June, Emily Metz will assume the role of president and CEO,...

Tyson reports 570 test positive for COVID-19 at N.C. plant

SPRINGDALE, Ark.  — Tyson Foods Inc. has announced the results of facility-wide testing for COVID-19 at its Wilkesboro, N.C. poultry facility. Of the 2,244 team...

MPF Convention will be virtual for 2020

BUFFALO, Minn. — Out of an abundance of caution and concern for the safety and health of its attendees and exhibitors, the Midwest Poultry...

Cobb-Vantress launches new biosecurity resource hub

SILOAM SPRINGS, Ark. — Cobb-Vantress' ability to achieve critical genetic progress relies on uncompromising biosecurity — a commitment Cobb has made for decades, the...

KFC tests plant-based chicken in China

SHANGHAI — Kentucky Fried Chicken China, operated by Yum China Holdings Inc. has become one of the first national Western QSR (quick service restaurant)...

Egg prices: Pandemic, panic and more

Several factors led to the recent price spike By David B. Strickland Poultry Times editor dstrickland@poultrytimes.com GAINESVILLE, Ga. — At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, several factors...

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