Friday, July 24, 2026

Poultry Today

First Lady receives 48th annual Commemorative Egg at Easter Egg Roll

WASHINGTON — On behalf of the nation’s egg farmers, the American Egg Board continued its longstanding, 48-year tradition and presented First Lady Melania Trump...

Global Eggs to purchase Hillandale Farms for $1.1 billion

GETTYSBURG, Pa. — In a recent announcement Global Eggs, which has major egg companies in Brazil and Spain, has entered into an acquisition agreement...

APHIS awards $15.3M to nationwide disease research projects

WASHINGTON – The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has awarded more than $15.3 million towards research projects that enhance preparedness and...

Third annual National Rendering Day is April 21

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The North American Renderers Association announces that the third annual National Rendering Day will be observed on Monday, April 21. During the...

Security experts to address biosecurity, cybersecurity, activism at 2025 Stakeholders Summit

ARLINGTON, Va. — In-person attendees at the Animal Agriculture Alliance’s 2025 Stakeholders Summit will have exclusive access to a security panel discussing response gaps...

Mexican officials report country’s first human bird flu death

GAINESVILLE, Ga. — Mexican officials have confirmed the country’s first human death from H5N1 avian influenza is a 3-year-old girl, who was also the...

Legislation introduced to protect poultry producers and strengthen biosecurity

WASHINGTON — U.S. Reps. Sarah McBride (D-Del.) and Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) have introduced a piece of legislation to help protect poultry producers and strengthen...

Zaxbys opens first Las Vegas location as a part of its national growth

ATLANTA — Zaxbys is bringing its fan-favorite Chicken Fingerz and full menu lineup out West with its first-ever Las Vegas, Nev., restaurant opening. Located at...

AFIA recognizes longstanding members for industry contributions

ARLINGTON, Va. — The American Feed Industry Association extends its appreciation to several members for their continued support in advancing the U.S. animal food...

The rendering industry’s commitment to sustainability

TUCKER, Ga. — A critical yet often overlooked aspect of the poultry industry’s commitment to sustainability is the rendering of by-products not consumed by...

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