Tuesday, June 23, 2026

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Feline and hen become fast fire friends

The Associated Press REDDING, Calif. — A cat seeking refuge from a raging Northern California wildfire found a fine-feathered friend as it awaited rescue from...

Conagra Brands to acquire Pinnacle Foods for about $8.1 billion

Conagra to acquire Pinnacle Foods for about $8.1 billion CHICAGO — Conagra Brands has announced plans to acquire Pinnacle Foods in a cash-and-stock deal valued...

USDA assists farmers impacted by trade retaliation

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration has announced a plan for $12 billion in emergency aid for U.S. farmers hurt by escalating trade disputes with...

USDA to survey small meat and poultry establishments

USDA to survey small meat and poultry establishments WASHINGTON USDA's Food Safety & Inspection Service is conducting a survey to help enhance the creation and...

House passes farm bill as Senate takes up its version

By Barbara Olejnik Poultry Times staff bolejnik@poultrytimes.com GAINESVILLE, Ga. — The U.S. House of Representatives, in a 213-211 vote on June 22, narrowly passed the chamber's Republican-backed...

New Hampshire designates official state poultry

The Associated Press CONCORD, N.H. — A chicken breed known for its ability to withstand cold winters is now the official state poultry of New...

Perdue Farms celebrates 50th anniversary of Perdue branded chicken

SALISBURY, Md. — Fifty years ago, the introduction of Perdue® branded chicken forever transformed the chicken business and went on to make history, the...

Poultry production outlook for 2018 sees slight increases

By David B. Strickland Poultry Times staff dstrickland@poultrytimes.com WASHINGTON — The forecasted outlook for eggs and broilers for this year were increased, although just slightly for eggs,...

First annual ‘Turkey Day of Service’ helps feed the hungry

Companies to donate more than 150,000 pounds of turkey WASHINGTON — June is Turkey Lovers’ Month® and this year those who grow and produce turkeys...

Phibro Animal Health to establish Irish biotech facility

TEANECK, N.J. — Phibro Animal Health Corp. has announced plans to establish a biotech facility producing a range of animal health vaccines on the...

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