Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Poultry Today

Sanderson to build N.C. plant, hire 1,100

The Associated Press ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. —  A Mississippi poultry processor has selected a site in Nash County, N.C., for a new chicken plant that...

Nebraska donor endowment supports key FFA program

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — A Nebraska business owner and former FFA member has established a major endowment to support the development of current and future...

IPE offers Spanish website version

TUCKER, Ga. — The International Poultry Expo has created a Spanish version of its website. The website highlights relevant attendee and exhibitor information, features...

Virginia governor adds to calls for ethanol waiver

WASHINGTON — In a letter sent Aug. 27, Governor Bob McDonnell (R-Va.)  petitioned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to grant a waiver from the ethanol...

Defense agency to purchase six-month meat supply

PHILADELPHIA — At the direction of the president, the Defense Logistics Agency is procuring a six-month advanced meat supply for its Department of Defense...

Seminar to focus on technological processes

Tucker, Ga. — Protein conversion continues to play an increasingly important role in today’s poultry industry. This year’s Poultry Protein & Fat Seminar will...

Mexico suspends egg import tariffs as prices rise

The Associated Press MEXICO CITY — Mexico is suspending tariffs on egg imports to counter a shortage and sudden price increase that has followed an...

Cooper Farms plans third wind turbine

VAN WERT, Ohio — Cooper Farms’ Cooked Meats location will begin installing a third wind turbine to further advance their sustainable energy efforts this...

Feed safety awareness program scheduled

ARLINGTON, Va. — The American Feed Industry Association and FAMI-QS the Quality and Safety System for Specialty Feed Ingredients and their Mixtures will host...

Foster names regional winners in cooking contest

PORTLAND, Ore. — Oregonians Karen Bernards and Judith Berman-Yamada have been named winners in the regional finals of the third annual Foster Farms Fresh...

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