Wednesday, April 8, 2026

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USDA seeks applications for agricultural producer grants

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced April 8 that USDA is making up to $44 million available to farmers, ranchers and businesses to develop new...

Stanford Scientists: Calif. drought patterns becoming more common

By Ker Than Special to Poultry Times STANFORD, Calif.  — Atmospheric patterns associated with droughts in California have occurred more frequently in recent decades, Stanford University...

Tyson proposes to build additional plant in Arkansas

SPRINGDALE, Ark. — Officials for Tyson Foods Inc. have proposed building a new processing facility near its existing poultry plant in Green Forest, Ark. A...

Antibiotic use in the U.S. poultry industry

By Dr. Stephen Roney Special to Poultry Times ATHENS, Ga. — Antibiotics are used in food animals to treat clinical disease, to prevent and control common...

UGA poultry scientists reaching beyond borders to help build food security

By Merritt Melancon Special to Poultry Times ATHENS, Ga. — Poultry is playing an increasingly important role in feeding the planet’s growing population, which is expected...

Control of avian mycoplasmosis

By Dr. N. Ferguson-Noel Special to Poultry Times ATHENS, Ga. — The pathogenic avian Mycoplasma spp. (M.gallisepticum, M.synoviae, M.meleagridis and M.iowae) have been negatively affecting commercial poultry production for...

Perdue expands “No Antibiotics Ever” poultry into retail, foodservice

SALISBURY, Md. — Perdue is moving "No Antibiotics Ever" protein into mainstream grocery categories and foodservice menu items with the rapid transition of its...

Zoetis reports financial results

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Zoetis Inc. has reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2015 and updated its guidance for...

Lilly & United Way announce partnership

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — In February, top executives from Eli Lilly and Co., United Way Worldwide and United Way of Central Indiana signed a strategic...

No immediate change seen in U.S. poultry exports to Cuba

By Barbara Olejnik Poultry Times Staff bolejnik@poultrytimes.com GAINESVILLE, Ga. — U.S. Poultry exports to Cuba will probably not increase greatly in the near future despite the Obama...

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