Sunday, November 1, 2026

Poultry Today

Perspectives on avian influenza preparedness

By Hobey Bauhan Special to Poultry Times HARRISONBURG, Va. — More than 13 years ago now, 2002 began routinely for the Virginia Poultry Federation (VPF). I...

Labor Department files lawsuits against Pilgrim’s Pride

ATLANTA —  Pilgrim's Pride Corp. systematically discriminated against qualified African-American applicants seeking entry-level jobs as laborers and operatives at its chicken plant in Marshville,...

IPPE launches 4th Young Leaders “30 under 30” program

TUCKER, Ga. — The International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) is launching the fourth annual Young Leaders "30 under 30" program that targets young...

S.C. drought causes 35 counties be declared primary disaster areas

By Jim Melvin Special to Poultry Times CLEMSON, S.C. — An unexpectedly severe drought joined forces this summer with a relentless heat wave in a one-two...

Cargill helps turkey farmers give back to their communities

WICHITA — Cargill is kicking off this season of giving with a new Taking Care of Communities initiative for the independent farm families that...

Research pre-proposals sought on carcass disposal

TUCKER, Ga. — The U.S. Poultry & Egg Association Board Research Initiative is requesting pre-proposals on the rapid disposal of poultry carcasses following depopulation. Mass...

USDA commits $2.5 M to expand new farmer education

PHILADELPHIA — USDA Deputy Secretary Krysta Harden has announced that $2.5 million in grants is now available for projects to educate new and underserved...

Reviewing disposal methods for poultry mortalities

By Gillan Ritchie Poultry Times staff gritchie@poultrytimes.com  GAINESVILLE, Ga. — The poultry industry in the Midwest has faced the loss of 48 million egg-laying hens, pullets and...

Reviewing disposal methods for poultry mortalities

By Gillan Ritchie Poultry Times staff gritchie@poultrytimes.com  GAINESVILLE, Ga. — The poultry industry in the Midwest has faced the loss of 48 million egg-laying hens, pullets and...

Poultry safe to eat, but eggs, turkeys to cost more

By Josh Fuder Special to Poultry Times CANTON, Ga. — Avian influenza can’t make humans sick, but it has driven the cost of eggs up and...

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