Poultry Industry News

The Poultry Federation Names David Elam as 2018 Industry Leader of the Year

Little Rock, AR – The Poultry Federation (TPF) presented David Elam of Wayne Farms with the 2018 Industry Leader of the Year Award at the 59th Annual Poultry Festival held June 15-16 in Rogers, Arkansas.

Upcoming TPF Allied Industries Scholarship Auction Donor Contributions

LITTLE ROCK, AR – The Poultry Federation (TPF) will host its 23rd Annual Allied Industries Scholarship Auction on Friday, June 15, 2018 in conjunction with the 59th Annual Poultry Festival.

Cobb Invests in Customers, Hosts 19th Annual World Technical School

SILOAM SPRINGS, AR - Today, 50 men and women from 28 countries are returning home after spending nearly two weeks at the Cobb-Vantress 2018 World Technical School in Northwest Arkansas. The company’s valued global customers and poultry partners gathered to discuss best practices and the issues facing the poultry industry.  

Secretary Perdue Appoints New Members to National Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced the appointment of 5 new members and 12 returning members to the National Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection (NACMPI). 

Cobb Purchases Building in Downtown Siloam Springs

SILOAM SPRINGS, AR- Cobb-Vantress, Inc. purchased a 35,000-square-foot office building in downtown Siloam Springs Friday.Siloam Springs, Arkansas, USA: Cobb-Vantress, Inc. purchased a 35,000-square-foot office building in downtown Siloam Springs Friday.

Aviagen Assigns New Head of Global Nutrition Services

HUNTSVILLE, AL. – Aviagen® has named Dr. Marcelo Silva as its new Global Head of Nutrition Services. Reporting directly to Dr. Bryan Fancher, group vice president of Global Technical Operations, and based at Aviagen’s corporate office in Huntsville, Ala., Silva will lead the team of Aviagen’s highly skilled global nutritionists.

Secretary Perdue Names FSA Administrator

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced today the appointment of Richard Fordyce to serve as Administrator of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA).

Governor Hutchinson Declares May Arkansas Egg Month

Governor Hutchinson has proclaimed May as Arkansas Egg Month, joining nationwide efforts to recognize the hard work of egg producers in meeting rigorous standards of quality and safety, and to remind consumers of the health benefits of eggs.  

Joyce Wood Promoted to Director of Business Operations

LITTLE ROCK, AR – Joyce Wood, of The Poultry Federation (TPF), has been promoted to director of business operations for TPF. In her new position, she will manage the day to day operations, annual events and all fundraising efforts for the Federation.

The Poultry Federation Welcomes Lauren Sanders As Marketing Coordinator

LITTLE ROCK, AR – The Poultry Federation (TPF) is pleased to welcome Lauren Sanders as Marketing Coordinator for TPF. Lauren will be responsible for assisting with all marketing efforts at TPF.

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