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Aviagen Donates YETI Cooler to Scholarship Auction

"The cooler you've always wanted; the last you'll ever need." As part of their company logo basket, Aviagen is donating a YETI cooler. As one of our members said, "Everyone wants a YETI!" This is just one of many great items that have been donated to The Poultry Federation's Annual…
Posted on Fri, 17 May 2013

Chew on This Tour Stops at O.K. Foods in Fort Smith

The Chew on This Tour made an appearance at O.K. Foods in Fort Smith this week. Attendance was well over 200 people with local chamber members, state legislators, and community business members. More about the Chew on This Tour Nutra Blend and Elanco have teamed up to create a unique,…
Posted on Fri, 17 May 2013

Tyson Foods Names Animal Well-Being Advisory Panel

Members to help guide company’s FarmCheck™ program Springdale, Arkansas – May 16, 2013 – As part of Tyson Foods’ (NYSE: TSN) commitment to proper treatment of farm animals, today the company announced the formation of an independent Farm Animal Well-Being Advisory Panel. Members will serve as advisers to the Tyson…
Posted on Thu, 16 May 2013

Study Shows Water Pollution from Poultry Farms Overestimated

EPA to closely study findings that challenge its standards. Jeff Montgomery, The (Wilmington, Del.) News Journal via USA Today. Story Highlights: -Study found actual nitrogen levels in chicken farm manure were 55 percent lower than EPA standards -Report comes amid efforts to improve groundwater quality -The findings could change waterway…
Posted on Thu, 16 May 2013

Chew on This Tour Stops at Keith Smith Co. in Hot Springs

May 14, 2013, As posted on the Sentinel-Record, Hot Springs-- 'Chew on This' Stops in Spa City The "Chew on This" Tour visited Hot Springs in an effort to bring awareness to food insecurity and consumption around the world. Nutra Blend LLC and Elanco have partnered with various clients across…
Posted on Wed, 15 May 2013

GPS AutoTracker Inc. Receives Letter of Endorsement

Fayetteville , Arkansas 5-14-2013 Georges Inc. Releases Vendor Name and Benefits for their GPS services. Jeff Overstreet the Director of Transportation for George’s Inc states “The number one benefit for the GPS devices began with a large check for the IFTA fuel tax refund that was retroactive for three years. …
Posted on Wed, 15 May 2013

Hubbard and Suomen Broiler Oy enter into a Historic Agreement

May 15, 2013 Finland/France - Suomen Broiler and Hubbard SAS are very pleased to announce that recently they have signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Hubbard. The first consignment of Hubbard H1 Grand Parent stock arrived by charter to Turku airport end of April in very good condition and Suomen…
Posted on Wed, 15 May 2013

Tyson Valley Maintenance Center in Russellville is Recipient of Safety Award

Ricky Belk, Director of the Arkansas Department of Labor, has announced that Tyson Valley Maintenance Center located in Russellville is the recipient of a Seven Year Accumulative Work Hours Safety Award. Seventy-five employees have accumulated seven years without a lost day away from work due to a work-related injury or…
Posted on Wed, 15 May 2013

Novus International Launches New Global Website

New Site is a Key Element of a Brand Evolution that Better Serves Customers and Global Stakeholders ST. LOUIS, May 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Novus announces the launch of its new global corporate website – www.novusint.com. The new website was designed with our customers top-of-mind and incorporates features and content…
Posted on Mon, 13 May 2013

RFS Webinar Offered by Arkansas Energy Forum

Renewable Fuel Standard - Why Should You Care? Join us for a brief webinar on May 14. Great facts in just 15-30 minutes. Space is limited. Reserve your Webinar seat now at: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/533179368 You will soon be hearing more about the "Renewable Fuel Standard" (RFS), which is a series…
Posted on Mon, 13 May 2013

Barbecue Teams Ready to Grill for Poultry Fest

Another Record for Festival Books with 33 Teams Entered See this year’s lineup below! Thirty three teams have entered the annual cook-off, which is a record from last’s record of 32 teams. That’s more teams than we had in the Hot Springs days! The barbecue teams are fine tuning their…
Posted on Wed, 8 May 2013

TPF Welcomes New Allied Members in April

The Poultry Federation welcomes six new companies to their Allied membership. ATC SCIENTIFIC 312 Hemlock North Little Rock, AR 72114 501-771-4255 www.atcscientific.com Analytical Laboratories GPS AUTOTRACKER 70 N College Avenue, Suite 15 Fayetteville, AR 72701 479-966-4416 GPS MID-TEC, INC. 2274 S. Business Hwy 71 Anderson, MO 64831 417-436-2800 www.mid-tec.com Construction PREFERRED POULTRY SUPPLY, LLC 10019 FR 2160…
Posted on Wed, 8 May 2013

UFCW, Food Manufacturers Form Alliance on Senate Immigration Bill

Groups Praise "Gang of Eight" Efforts, Seek Commonsense Improvements WASHINGTON, D.C. – May 7, 2013 – The United Food & Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW) and the Food Manufacturers Immigration Coalition (FMIC), including NCC, today announced their partnership on comprehensive immigration reform in a letter sent to the Senate "Gang…
Posted on Tue, 7 May 2013

Alltech Holds Farming Film Competition and Adds to Staff

Source: Alltech Get Your Cameras Rolling for Alltech’s Annual Farming Film Festival WHAT: Alltech is now accepting entries to its third annual Farming Film Festival competition. Participants can enter to win up to $2,000 by entering their video stories at FarmingFilmFestival.com. Winners will be chosen by a panel of science…
Posted on Mon, 6 May 2013

Last Year's Festival Golf Registered 463 Golfers

Attention Golfers! Here's a reminder from your Festival Golf Committee! We would like to thank everyone that played last year for making it the largest golf tournament in Poultry Festival history with 463 golfers! We are expecting this year to be even larger and the time slots are filling up.…
Posted on Sun, 5 May 2013

Items Needed for Scholarship Auction

Download Auction Donation Form here! This is the 18th Annual Allied Industries Scholarship Auction! It's an exciting event to attend, to participate in, and to support. Your generosity supports the rich hertiage of one of the most important industries to the entire region by educating the young people who will…
Posted on Sun, 5 May 2013

Festival Sponsorships and Tickets Still Available

The 54th Annual Poultry Festival is right around the corner! Click here for Sponsorship Opportunities! Click here for Ticket Information! What is the Annual Poultry Festival? The Poultry Federation hosts an annual festival for the poultry and egg industry members and friends. It's a celebration of the poultry and egg…
Posted on Sun, 5 May 2013

Checklist for 54th Annual Poultry Fest

It's right around the corner...The Poultry Federation's 54th Annual Poultry Festival is scheduled for June 14-15, 2013 at the John Q Hammons Convention Center in Rogers, AR. Are you ready? Here's your calendar link to Festival events, deadlines, registrations, hotel reservations, and more! Click here! Craig Morgan, Country Musician and…
Posted on Sun, 5 May 2013

E-Z-GO Electric Utility Vehicle Donated by Wiese USA

Wiese USA Creates Festival Excitement with the Donation of an E-Z-GO Compact Utility Vehicle (CUV) For the third straight year, TPF Allied member, Wiese USA, has donated an electric vehicle with a compact utility vehicle (CUV) conversion for TPF's Annual Poultry Festival raffle. This year it's an E-Z-GO! With a…
Posted on Sun, 5 May 2013

Fire Pit Grill Donated for Poultry Fest Raffle

A Fire Pit Grill has been donated by The Vincit Group for the 54th Annual Poultry Fest raffle drawing. Versatile! Use as a fire pit or use as a grill! Easy to convert, fun to have. Raffle tickets donations are $5.00 each or 6 tickets for $20. Raffle tickets will…
Posted on Sun, 5 May 2013

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