For the Aviagen® global team, the 2023 International Production and Processing Expo (IPPE) was marked by sharing, connecting, and strengthening common bonds with like-minded poultry professionals.

Aviagen® is pleased to announce that Eddy van Lierde has been named Global Head of Incubation Services, effective from Jan. 2.

First Financial Bank has announced the promotions of Matt Garrett, Bryan McDuffie, Scott McKennon and Adam Tinsley in their Arkansas poultry loan production offices. 

While typically its barbecue in Kansas City and cheesesteaks in Philly, when it comes to the Super Bowl, the wing is still king.

Wes Morris has been named president of Tyson Foods’ poultry business, effective January 27.

Alltech is pleased to announce that Dr. Roy Brister has joined the team as a Strategic Poultry Advisor. 

Natural Biologics and Aleris International debuted Provillus to the U.S. Poultry and Swine industries at an exclusive launch event held during the International Production and Processing Expo (IPPE) in Atlanta, GA.

The COVID-19 pandemic strained many poultry processing plants as employees became ill. With the help of a $1 million grant, Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station researchers will soon begin designing robotics to help alleviate that potential strain.

The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) is pleased to announce the election of Oklahoma Department of Agriculture Secretary Blayne Arthur as Vice President of the organization by the NASDA Board of Directors. As Vice President, Arthur will help direct the organization to meet its mission of enhancing American food and agricultural communities through policy, partnerships and public engagement.

Cal-Maine Foods, Inc., the largest producer and distributor of fresh shell eggs in the United States, today announced a partnership with Entegrity Energy Partners (“Entegrity”), an energy services, sustainability, and solar development provider.