Poultry Industry News

Arkansas 4-H Youth Showcase Skills at State Poultry Judging Contest

Fayetteville, AR – On April 1st, young agricultural enthusiasts from across the state gathered in Fayetteville for the annual Arkansas 4-H Poultry Judging State Contest, a premier event that puts youth knowledge and skill in the poultry industry to the test.

Dr. David McCreery joins CSA Animal Nutrition as Poultry Nutritionist

Dr. McCreery will provide nutrition consulting, formulation services, and technical consulting to support poultry clients at CSA.

Didde Joins Jones-Hamilton as Poultry Nutritionist, Animal Nutrition & Health Division

WALBRIDGE, OH -- Jones-Hamilton Co. announces Dana Didde, Ph.D., has joined the company as Poultry Nutritionist in the Animal Nutrition & Health Division. Didde will support the sales and development of functional feed ingredient AFG® – Animal Feed Grade.

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The Poultry Federation Welcomes Blake Rollins as Executive Vice President

Little Rock, Arkansas – February 18, 2025 – The Poultry Federation is thrilled to announce that Blake Rollins is joining the organization as Executive Vice President. Rollins’ leadership will be invaluable to the Federation’s ongoing mission to promote and protect the poultry and egg industry in Arkansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma.

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Second-gen land-grant poultry veteran Barton takes helm of Veterinary Diagnostic Lab

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — A veterinarian with deep experience in poultry science, animal welfare and disease prevention was recently named the director of the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture Veterinary Diagnostic Lab.

PSSI Is Now Fortrex

New Brand Identity Solidifies New Era of Growth and Innovation, Underscores Company’s Commitment to Protecting North American Food Supply

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Americans to Eat 1.47 Billion Chicken Wings for Super Bowl LIX

Washington, D.C. (January 30, 2025) – While Kansas City is known for its barbecue and Philly its cheesesteaks, when it comes to Super Bowl menus, nothing is hotter than wings. The National Chicken Council (NCC) today released its annual Chicken Wing Report, projecting Americans to consume 1.47 billion chicken wings watching the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles battle for the Lombardi Trophy. This figure represents an increase of 1.5 percent from last year’s game, or about 20 million more wings.

Dr. Connie Mou Joins Poultry Guard®

Poultry Guard® recently hired Dr. Connie Mou as a Technical Services Manager.

Arkansas FFA Foundation Announces Taylor Wiseman as New Executive Director

(Little Rock, AR) – The Arkansas FFA Foundation, Inc. is excited to announce the appointment of Taylor Wiseman as its new Executive Director, effective January 21, 2025. After a comprehensive national search conducted by Jorgenson Pace, Inc., Ms. Wiseman was selected for her outstanding qualifications, leadership experience, and unwavering commitment to advancing agricultural education and FFA in Arkansas.

Messer Expands Presence in the South with New Air Separation Unit in Berryville, Arkansas

BRIDGEWATER, N.J., Jan. 14, 2025 - Messer, a leading industrial gases company, has announced a strategic investment of over $70 million to construct a state-of-the-art air separation unit (ASU) in Berryville, Arkansas. The new facility will address the growing demand for industrial gases in the southern part of the US, reinforcing Messer's commitment to supporting expanding industries in the region.

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