Monday, April 6, 2026

Poultry Today

Jarrett Foods names Terry Willis company president

CANON, Ga. — Jarrett Foods announces the appointment of Terry Willis as president. With an extensive background in the poultry industry and a proven record...

Texas and other western states pummeled by deadly storms

GAINESVILLE, Ga. — Texas and other western states have seen a rough tornado season this spring. According to USA Today, Texas and the southern...

Carl’s Jr. restaurants expanding into U.K. and Ireland

FRANKLIN, Tenn. — CKE Restaurants Holdings Inc., which operates Hardee’s and Carl’s Jr. restaurants, has announced a new agreement with Boparan Restaurant Group to...

USDA funding $22.2M for animal health protection

WASHINGTON — The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is awarding more than $22.2 million to enhance prevention, preparedness, early detection, and rapid...

Texas Panhandle wildfire agriculture losses costliest in state history

COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Texas A&M University AgriLife Extension Service economists project the Panhandle wildfires caused $123 million in preliminary agricultural losses, making it...

Maple Leaf Foods to close Brantford plant and consolidate production

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario — Maple Leaf Foods has announced its decision to close its Brantford, Ontario plant and consolidate most of its Further Processed Poultry...

USDA awards $300M in grants to assist in export marketing

WASHINGTON — U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced that the USDA is awarding 66 agriculture associations $300 million as part of the Regional...

GPF elects officers and highlights successes at annual meeting

GAINESVILLE, Ga. — Highlighting successes and working through challenges were all noted during the Georgia Poultry Federation’s recent annual meeting held at the Georgia...

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