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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...

Keeping chickens in winter means there is a day I dread every single fall. Peeking through the blinds, I’ll see a field full of crystalline glimmers sparkling in the morning sun. Oh, sure, it’ll look very pretty … pretty...

Poultry holds the title of the most widely consumed meat globally. However, this staple food faces a serious threat in the form of Marek’s disease—a highly contagious illness with mortality rates ranging from 10% to 50% in unvaccinated chickens,...

The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship announced Friday it had “depopulated” birds from Pure Prairie Poultry, Inc., which had previously informed the department it was unable to purchase feed for its broiler chickens and closed its processing...

Owners of meat and poultry facilities around the country tell the Environmental Protection Agency that they will close their businesses before complying with a nearly year-old regulation requiring them to clean up their wastewater discharges. The EPA proposed the regulation...

Leading consumer interests advocating food safety are asking USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) for a six-month comment extension for the new poultry standard for Salmonella that was rolled out in July. The request was made to the federal...

For his outstanding academic performance, research contributions, and service to professional community, Pravin Mishra, a graduate student in the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources (CTAHR) was awarded the Poultry Science Association (PSA)...

A new director at NOVUS is driving innovation at the intelligent nutrition company. Gaurav Shah recently joined NOVUS as the new associate director of innovation and business development. He is responsible for routing Novus’ innovation pipeline and strategy in the...

The pursuit of higher welfare standards in chicken production has become a significant focus for the poultry industry, driven by consumer demand for ethically produced meat and eggs. Achieving these standards, however, presents various challenges, including maintaining animal health,...

Sanctions and controversial government policies are creating significant obstacles for the Russian poultry industry, especially concerning the import of essential veterinary pharmaceuticals. According to market participants, this issue is already beginning to impact farms. Poultry farmers in Russia are particularly...