Poultry Industry News

USPOULTRY Develops Video Tutorial to Assist Poultry & Egg Producers

TUCKER, GA. -  In preparation for the Jan. 22 expiration of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia’s stay of the requirement to submit emission reports to the National Response Commission (NRC), the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY) has developed a tutorial video

Wayne Farms launches $105 million Alabama expansion, creating 400 jobs

ENTERPRISE, AL – Wayne Farms LLC today marked the official start of a major expansion project at its Enterprise Fresh Processing Facility that will significantly increase production and add 400 new jobs. 

Southern Arkansas University Lays Plans to Revive Poultry Studies Program

Poultry production is a $3 billion industry in the state, and Southern Arkansas University is hatching a plan to get back into it.

44 Million ‘Respectable’ Birds on the Menu This Thanksgiving

If one of America’s founding fathers, Benjamin Franklin, had his way in the late 1700s, the turkey would have been the US national bird instead of the bald eagle — a majestic but imposing raptor that Franklin thought had a “bad moral character.” The turkey, he insisted in a letter to his daughter, was a “much more respectable bird” to represent the country.

Novus International Selects Calhoun County, Texas For Manufacturing Expansion

ST. LOUIS, MO – Novus International, Inc., a global leader in developing animal health and nutrition solutions, announced today the site selected for a new manufacturing facility proposed to be built in Calhoun County, Texas, USA. The proposed facility would be based on the INEOS Nitriles, LLC® site at Green Lake.

Tyson Family Adds $1 Million Gift During Dedication of Iconic Research Building

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Alongside Garland Avenue, on the highest point overlooking the Arkansas Agricultural Research and Extension Center, the Don Tyson Center for Agricultural Sciences promises to be the new standard for agricultural research and education in Arkansas.

USPOULTRY Releases White Paper on How the Poultry Industry Benefits Employees, Communities and Consumers

TUCKER, GA – The U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY) has released a white paper, titled “Providing Protein, Enriching Lives,” that highlights the multiple ways the poultry industry benefits employees, communities and consumers. Protein is essential in our diets, and the poultry industry is doing more than just providing a meat product. The white paper features expertise and data used from members, economic studies and government reports.

Arkansas Food Banks Receive 120,000 Pound Turkey Donation from Cargill

SPRINGDALE, AR - This holiday season, Cargill is working with three Arkansas food banks to provide local families with their Thanksgiving turkey.

Boehringer Ingelheim Grows Its Veterinarian Staff

Gainesville, GA – Boehringer Ingelheim (BI) is excited to announce two new team members, Dr. Roy Jacob and Dr. Claudia Osorio. Both veterinarians have specialized experience in the field of poultry medicine. Their addition to the U.S. Poultry Veterinary Services team represents the company’s commitment to enhance their customer support.

Poultry Industry Continues to Improve Worker Safety Record

WASHINGTON, D.C. –  The incidence of occupational injuries and illnesses within the poultry sector’s slaughter and processing workforce has fallen by 82 percent over the last 20 years and continues to decline according to the 2016 Injury and Illness Report recently released by the Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

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