Plants have evolved over time in response to factors such as climate and insects. Scientific advancements have helped to speed-up this process through the genetic modification of crops. This has helped to make food crops more tolerant of less-than-ideal...

As already highlighted by more than a decade of scientific research, using insects – mainly Hermetia illucens (HI) and Tenebrio molitor (TM) – as alternative feed ingredients represent a promising and feasible nutrition strategy in poultry production. On the...

Some duck breeds lay as well as chicken breeds. However, ducks kept mainly for meat or ornamental purposes do not lay nearly as well as those that have been selectively bred for their laying ability. Below is a look...

Brazil's poultry sector recorded stronger-than-expected export performance in the first quarter of 2025, as global concerns over avian influenza and trade uncertainties drove demand higher. The country saw significant growth in shipments of chicken, eggs, and avian genetic material,...

Foodservice professionals looking to streamline kitchen operations without compromising on quality can now access a new social media series called Foodservice Cooking with Liv to discover labor-saving duck recipes and menu options. “Our Cooking with Liv social media series has...

On behalf of the Feather Board Command Centre (FBCC), the following provides important updates regarding the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) situation in Ontario. THE CURRENT SITUATION The most recent case of HPAI in Ontario was declared on March 25, 2025....

TARGAN, a leading animal AgTech company, has appointed Vincent Fevrier as its new Vice President (VP) of Sales and Marketing for Europe, the Middle East, Africa (EMEA), Asia, and Oceania, as the company scales operations to meet growing global...

In this episode, we explore how robotics and automation are transforming poultry farming with guest Colin Usher, Senior Research Scientist and Robotics Systems and Technology Branch Head at Georgia Tech. With over two decades of experience in machine vision,...

Chicken Farmers of Canada (CFC) is proud to announce the re-election of its 2025 Executive Committee. The CFC Board of Directors proudly announced this dynamic group of leaders committed to advancing Canadian agriculture, following its Annual General Meeting on Tuesday,...

Meat and poultry products inspected by state programs are limited to markets within their particular state, even when inspection at a state facility meets or exceeds federal inspection standards. U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) joined U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-SD)...

A law firm is investigating an Alabama poultry processing company for laying off 165 people without adequate notice to employees or the state. Chicago-based Strauss Borelli PLLC, a class action law firm, is investigating AlaTrade Foods for the late March...

Wayne-Sanderson Farms, the nation’s third largest poultry producer, today announced its partnership with BinSentry to enhance management of the Company’s animal feed supply chain throughout its operations. The companies reached an agreement that will see Wayne-Sanderson Farms deploy BinSentry’s ProSense...

A new study shows chicken fertility rates in U.S. broiler eggs could decline to approximately 60% by 2050. That decline could lead to chicken production issues and higher costs for consumers. The study, “How concerned should we be about broiler...

When University of California San Francisco (UCSF) officials were contracted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to conduct research on line speeds at pork and poultry processing facilities, they knew exactly who to ask for additional support: researchers...

The organic poultry market has been experiencing significant growth in recent years, driven by a combination of factors that reflect a broader shift in consumer attitudes toward food. As awareness about the environmental and health benefits of organic farming...