Sunday, February 9, 2025

Poultry Today

NTF Lifetime Achievement Award presented

WASHINGTON — The National Turkey Federation has honored Vance Larson of S&K Turkeys, who served as NTF chairman in 1986, with the NTF Lifetime...

Research studies IBV hatchery vaccination for broilers

TUCKER, Ga. — A research project studying infectious bronchitis (IBV) hatchery vaccination methods for broilers was recently completed. The project, conducted by Dr. Mark...

Interactive century farms site seeking recommendations

WASHINGTON — The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture launched an interactive web site last year that invites the general public to celebrate the...

Bird flu kills 12-year-old Indonesian boy on Bali

The Associated Press BALI, Indonesia — A 12-year-old boy has died of avian influenza on the Indonesian resort island of Bali, bringing the human death...

Proposed rule limits synthetic methionine

WASHINGTON — USDA has published a proposed rule that would continue the allowance of synthetic methionine in organic poultry production but at reduced levels...

Alltech symposium examines world food

NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. — Alltech's 28th International Animal Health & Nutrition Symposium will be held in Lexington, Ky., on May 20-23 to discuss topics related...

Price takes on greater role in meat, poultry purchasing decisions

ORLANDO, Fla. — The impact of the economy and higher prices for meat and poultry products are making a significant difference for consumers at...

Pilgrim’s Pride posts 4Q loss on high grain costs

The Associated Press GREELEY, Colo. — Poultry producer Pilgrim's Pride Corp. reported a loss during its fourth quarter because of rising feed costs. Like other poultry...

Junior college receives USPOULTRY grant

ELLISVILLE, Miss. — Jones County Junior College has received a $7,000 grant from the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association Foundation to aid in student...

Cooper Farms installs wind power for cooked meats location

VAN WERT, Ohio — Cooper Farms Cooked Meats has joined the wind-power revolution, having recently installed two 1.5 megawatt wind turbines. The turbines will...

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