Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Poultry Today

Foster Farms adding on-site health center

TURLOCK, Calif. — Central Valley poultry producer Foster Farms has contracted with U.S. HealthWorks Medical Group to operate two on-site health centers for the...

David Lathem named UEP chairman

TUCSON, Ariz. — David Lathem, president and CEO of Lathem Farms in Pendergrass, Ga., has been elected to served as United Egg Producers board...

Chicken plant to receive tax incentives

DES MOINES, Iowa — The new Iowa Economic Development Authority Board has approved enterprise zone tax incentives for renovation of the Cedar River Poultry...

Mississippi State names new poultry science head

MISSISSIPPI STATE, Miss. — Mary Beck has been selected as the new head of the Department of Poultry Science at Mississippi State University. Beck has...

Bill would exempt litter, manure from EPA rules

WASHINGTON — Republican Senators Roy Blunt (Missouri) and Mike Crapo (Idaho) have introduced legislation that would exempt poultry litter and animal manure from any...

A step toward new vaccines for a chicken parasite

LONDON — Researchers funded by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), among others, have taken the first step in developing a new type...

Turkey breast product being recalled

WASHINGTON — Kuck’s Turkey Farm of St. Marys, Ohio, is recalling approximately 2,325 pounds of fully cooked skinless turkey breast products. The products contain...

American Agri-Women plan convention

WICHITA, Kan. — Women involved in agricultural from throughout the U.S. and Canada will meet here Nov. 10-13 at the Hyatt Regency Wichita for...

ASA supports revenue-based farm program

SAINT LOUIS, Mo. — The American Soybean Association (ASA) has called on the congressional agriculture committees to consider moving to a revenue-based farm program...

Miss America helps showcase U.S. agriculture

ARLINGTON Va. — Every day is Food Day to America's farmers and ranchers, says Miss America 2011 Teresa Scanlan. The high-profile agriculture advocate is...

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