Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Poultry Today

USDA funds production of advanced biofuels

WASHINGTON — Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack has announced $44.6 million in payments for 156 advanced biofuel producers across the country to support the...

John Deere to build full-size sculpture of combine with cans of food

OLATHE,  Kan. — To recognize the vital role that America’s farmers play in feeding the world this harvest season, John Deere is attempting a world-record...

USPOULTRY extends pre-proposal research deadline

TUCKER, Ga. — U.S. Poultry & Egg Association has announced the deadline for submission of research pre-proposals has been extended by two weeks, from...

DDGS replacing corn and soybean in animal feed

WASHINGTON — A new USDA report  has found that the animal feed produced by U.S. ethanol plants (known as distillers grains or DDGS) is...

Penn State receives $7,000 recruiting grant

TUCKER, Ga. — Pennsylvania State University recently received a $7,000 student recruiting grant from the USPOULTRY Foundation. James Adams, alumni of Penn State and treasurer...

Frozen meat and poultry pie products recalled

WASHINGTON — Original Fried Pies Inc. of Davis, Okla., is recalling approximately 8,888 pounds of frozen meat and poultry pie products, USDA's Food Safety...

Pilgrim’s Pride reports 3Q loss as feed costs grow

The Associated Press GREELEY, Colo. — Poultry producer Pilgrim's Pride posted a third-quarter loss, hurt by higher feed costs and lower prices for chicken breasts...

AFBF proposes ‘systemic risk reduction’ farm program

WASHINGTON — Stating that government agricultural support programs traditionally were intended to provide a safety net to help farmers deal with “large systemic risk...

Food prices expected to rise

WASHINGTON — In 2011, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for all food is projected to increase 3.5 percent to 4.5 percent, according to a...

AFIA presents Distinguished Service Award

ARLINGTON, Va. — Dr. Dave Downey, founder and executive director of the Center for Agricultural Business (CAB) at Purdue University, has been named the...

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