Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Poultry Today

New legislation aims to prevent EPA regs on farm dust

WASHINGTON — New legislation introduced by Sen. Mike Johanns (R-Neb.) that would prevent the Environmental Protection Agency from regulating naturally occurring farm dust is...

USDA: “Referee a safe football tailgate party”

WASHINGTON — When it comes to football, defense matters. When it comes to planning a tailgate party, a good defense against foodborne illness matters...

Delmarva gets funds to help install tree buffers

GEORGETOWN, Del. — The Delmarva Poultry Industry recently received $200,000 in funding from USDA to help grow trees and grasses around chicken houses. The funding...

FDA projects explore ways to trace foodborne illness

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Food & Drug Administration said that two new pilot projects will enhance the agency’s and industry’s ability to trace products...

CFIA to present Fall Conference

RALEIGH, N.C. — The annual Fall Conference, presented by the Carolina Feed Industry Association, will be held Nov. 8-9 at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel...

Butterball names new staff veterinarian in Arkansas

GARNER, N.C. — Butterball LLC has announced that Dr. Kabel Robbins has joined the organization as staff veterinarian at the Ozark and Huntsville, Ark....

Norovirus, salmonella hold lead roles in U.S. foodborne outbreaks

MINNEAPOLIS —  In its annual report on foodborne disease outbreaks, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said that in 2008, norovirus...

City cuts Pilgrim’s Pride water bill by $100,000

The Associated Press De QUEEN, Ark. — The De Queen City Council has reduced what it charges the Pilgrim's Pride poultry processing plant for water...

Butterball names Rod Brenneman chief executive officer

GARNER, N.C. — Butterball LLC, the nation’s largest turkey producer,, has appointed Rod Brenneman as the company’s new chief executive officer. After an extensive search, the...

Washington state finalists named in cooking contest

SEATTLE — Tina Hoban of Bellingham and Rebecca Spence of Vancouver won the state of Washington Regional Finals of the second annual Foster Farms...

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