Rockingham County turkeys heading to White House for annual pardon event Band, police escort, local dignitaries set for November 19 departure from West Rockingham Ruritan Park Rockingham County turkeys heading to White House for annual pardon event.HARRISONBURG,... read more >
365 to 43 vote paves way for Senate action on granting PNTR status to Russia WASHINGTON, D.C. – The House of Representatives today passed the Russia and Moldova Jackson-Vanik Repeal Act of 2012, which repeals outdated legislation that is a roadblock... read more >
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A coalition of livestock, poultry and dairy organizations today expressed extreme disappointment with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s denial in the wake of the worst drought in more than half a century of requests... read more >
The Poultry Federation, along with the National Chicken Council and National Turkey Federation, is committed to ensuring the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS) is eliminated or significantly reduced. EPA has opened a comment period at the request... read more >
NEW WEBSITE provides detailed information on the economic contributions generated from the turkey industry in the United States. This is a must view website: www.turkeyfeedsamerica.org. Companies involved in the production and processing of... read more >
Agriculture Counts, So Let’s Count Agriculture Little Rock, Arkansas - The United States Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service is charged with the task of providing timely, accurate and useful agricultural statistics... read more >
Click here to download the latest Arkansas Fact card: "Positive Impact on Arkansas" • Arkansas is 2nd in the nation for broiler (chicken) production raising over 1 billion chickens per year.* • Arkansas is 4th in the nation... read more >
VIEW VIDEO BY CLICKING HERE! SHORT VERISON BY CLICKING HERE! TUCKER, GA – One of the most common…and frustrating…questions for U.S. poultry producers is why hormones are used to produce today’s... read more >
TUCKER, GA – July 16, 2012 – The U.S. poultry industry signaled its satisfaction in response to EPA’s final action on a 2011 proposed rule that would have required Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) to submit information to the... read more >
General Conference Committee of the National Poultry Improvement Plan; Solicitation for Membership AGENCY: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice of solicitation for membership. SUMMARY: The NPIP is giving... read more >
USPOULTRY Announces 12th Annual Family Farm Environmental Excellence Award Competition TUCKER, GA - U.S. Poultry & Egg Association is now accepting nominations for the 12th annual Family Farm Environmental Excellence Award. The award recognizes exemplary... read more >
Tyson’s Smith: “The First One to the Microphone Controls the Conversation” TUCKER, GA - "The first one to the microphone controls the conversation," said Donnie Smith, CEO of Tyson Foods, during his opening remarks at USPOULTRY’S... read more >
TUCKER, GA – “The ground turkey recall was a game-changing situation for the industry,” said Mike Robach, VP of Corporate Food Safety and Regulatory Affairs for Cargill Inc. He presented at the 2012 Poultry Processor Workshop held at the... read more >
Chairwoman Stabenow Commemorates 150th Anniversary of USDA, Highlights Strength and Importance of American Agriculture Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, Chairwoman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, today... read more >
Arkansas Poultry Lighting Demonstration is Overwhelming Success The Advanced Poultry Lighting Demonstratration conserves 17,000 MWh and saves growers $1.5 million dollars annually. Fayetteville, AR May 2012: What began over 3 years ago as a... read more >
International Poultry Expo Updates Website TUCKER, GA – The International Poultry Expo has a new website, which is now live. The redesigned website focuses on relevant attendee and exhibitor information and features a video on the new International... read more >
PAACO SETS JUNE DATES FOR POULTRY TRAINING Dowload brochure here! The 2012 edition of the Professional Animal Auditor Certification Organization’s (PAACO) popular poultry welfare auditor training course is set for June 26-28, 2012, on the University... read more >
Hubbard extends it distribution network in Indonesia by signing an agreement with the Sujaya Group. France/Indonesia - Hubbard is very pleased to announce that they have concluded a Grand Parent Stock agreement with Sujaya Group Ltd., based on Kalimantan-Indonesia,... read more >
The National Chicken Council today released the following statement in response to an ABC News Report on the proposed poultry inspection system. Attribute to Ashley Peterson, Ph.D., National Chicken Council vice president of science and technology: The... read more >
Raise Your Voices! Get assistance from U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance (USFRA) As farmers and ranchers, we’ve raised pretty much everything. Except our voices. For too long the voice of farmers and ranchers has often been missing... read more >
TUCKER, GA – March 23, 2012 – U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY), American Feed Industry Association (AFIA), and American Meat Institute (AMI) introduce the new International Production & Processing (IPPE) logo. IPPE is serving... read more >
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources' Energize Missouri Agriculture Program and EnSave Inc. will provide energy audits at no cost for Missouri Farmers. Missouri producers can call the program hotline at 800-732-1399 to find out how to save between... read more >
International Production & Processing Expo Selected As Name for New USPOULTRY, AFIA & AMI Co-Located Tradeshow TUCKER, GA – February 29, 2012 – The International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) will serve as the umbrella name... read more >
The Arkansas Poultry Lighting Rebate Program is coming to an end. Rebate applications must be mailed by March 31, 2012, to qualify. Applications mailed after March 31, 2012, will NOT be accepted. Rebates will continue to be processed on a first-come,... read more >
Staff members of The Poultry Federation hosted their last event at their current Arkansas headquarters before the construction begins on a new buiilding. Plans are to build a new structure on the same site located at 321 South Victory. A 'Chicken... read more >
Hatchery-Breeder Clinic: Profiles in Breed Development TUCKER, GA – Improvements in broiler performance start at the hatchery level, where maintenance, measurement, and monitoring should be consistently performed, remarked Scott Martin, hatchery specialist... read more >
Family Farm Environmental Winners Recognized During 2012 IPE ATLANTA – At the 2012 International Poultry Expo, U.S. Poultry & Egg Association recognized six poultry farms to receive the annual Family Farm Environmental Excellence Award. ... read more >
Executive Conference on the Future of the American Poultry & Egg Industry Different Views on the Future of the American Poultry and Egg Industry at IPE 2012 TUCKER, GA – In 50 years, the world will need 100% more food; and the poultry industry must... read more >
Three industry men were recognized by the U.S. Poultry and Egg Association: Abit Massey, Bill Bradley, and Dolph Baker. Abit Massey receives Harold E. Ford Lifetime Achievement Award Abit Massey, president emeritus of the Georgia Poultry Federation... read more >
U.S. Poultry & Egg Association Announces 2012 Board of Directors and Officers Officers include: Chairman Mark Waller, Ingram Farms, Cullman, AL Vice Chairman James Adams, Wenger’s Feed Mill, Rheems, PA Treasurer ... read more >
Over 20,500 Attendees and 895 Exhibitors at the 2012 International Poultry Expo and International Feed Expo ATLANTA – The 2012 International Poultry Expo and International Feed Expo drew over 20,500 poultry and feed industry leaders from all... read more >
March 31, 2012 (or until funds are expended) is deadline date to receive applications for the Poultry Lighting Rebate Program. Over 46,876 LED bulbs have been purchased by growers as a result of the program. This amounts to roughly 13, 078,404... read more >
ATLANTA – Dr. Elisabeth Hagen, Under Secretary for Food Safety, will speak at two International Poultry Expo programs on Wednesday, January 25. Dr. Hagen will give the opening remarks at the Pre-Harvest Food Safety Conference, beginning at 8:30 a.m.... read more >
TUCKER, GA – The U.S. poultry industry voiced several concerns with EPA's proposed National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO) Reporting Rule. The rule, proposed on October 21, 2011, would... read more >
Poultry Industry Supports Modernization and Flexibility to Improve Food Safety Washington, D.C. – January 20, 2012 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced a long-awaited proposed rule that would modernize the poultry... read more >
Download The Poultry Federation (TPF) "Service Technician of the Year" Award Nomination Form Here. Nominations are now being accepted for the “2012 Service Technician of the Year” announces Mark Penzo of Wayne Farms, LLC, in... read more >
The Poultry Federation staff will be making the trip to Atlanta next week for the International Poultry Expo. We invite you to join us on a social networking tour as we post daily updates including booth, exhibitor, and attendee photos and videos on... read more >
The Poultry Federation (TPF) Announces Events for 2012. January 24-26, International Poultry Expo Atlanta, GA • “Follow Me to IPE” - - The Poultry Federation staff will be making the trip to Atlanta and plan to... read more >
The Arkansas Natural Resources Commission (ANRC) wants to remind all owners of Poultry Feeding Operations (PFOs) that the annual registration for PFO's began Jan. 1, in accordance with the Arkansas Poultry Feeding Operations Registration Act (Act 1060 of 2003).... read more >
Following is an excerpt from EGG-CITE Highlights of the Industry in 2011. To read article in its entirety, click here. Dec 26, 2011 As we approach the new year, hopefully with enthusiasm and optimism, it is appropriate to consider some of the highlights... read more >
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Issues New Hours of Service Rules for Commercial Vehicle Drivers TUCKER, GA – On December 22, 2011, the FMCSA released a revised hours of service (HOS) rule for commercial vehicle drivers. The final... read more >
December 21, 2011- Download letter (pdf) here. Dear TPF Members & Friends: I’m writing on behalf of The Poultry Federation (TPF) to wish you a Happy New Year and to provide you with an annual highlights review, as well as an industry overview. Poultry... read more >
TUCKER, GA – The U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY) promotes programs to encourage today’s youth to become involved in the poultry industry. These programs include 4-H, FFA, college poultry judging competitions, and the College Student... read more >