Most farmers across East Africa consider indigenous scavenging chickens an insignificant secondary occupation as compared to other agricultural activities because of low productivity (meat and eggs) from these birds. However, contributions of traditional indigenous poultry to national egg and...
Dr. John Glisson, retired vice president of research for U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY), recently received the American Association of Avian Pathologists(AAAP)Life Member Award in recognition for his outstanding record of service to the poultry industry. The award...
As investors rushed to pick up shares of Vital Farms just a few minutes after it started trading on Friday afternoon, founder Matt O'Hayer took a moment to share what he's learned about scaling his pasture-raised egg company from...
The International Poultry Council (IPC) has prioritized five of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), representing key areas where the global poultry industry can truly make a difference in realizing a better and more sustainable future for all....
Banks is currently president and a non-independent director; White elevated to role on Board as Executive Vice Chairman
Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE: TSN) today announced that Dean Banks will succeed Noel White as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), while maintaining the...
India’s poultry industry is in dire need of cash after prices slumped earlier this year on speculation fanned by social media that chickens could spread the coronavirus, according to one of the nation’s top producers.
Chicken prices at the farm...
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A UConn researcher won a $10 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to fund a project related to decreasing the use of antibiotics in the poultry industry, as well as community health and environmental...
Tyson Foods expects to create 230 more jobs and invest $87.6 million in an expansion in Tennessee.
The state Department of Community and Economic Development says the food processing giant expects the new jobs at the Union City plant by...
Aviagen finds unique ways to give back to communities during current pandemic
Global poultry breeding company Aviagen® has loaned a molecular diagnostic testing machine to a medical facility in Mobile, Ala. The Aviagen Diagnostics Testing Facility in Elkmont, Ala., uses...
Maple Leaf Foods Inc., (TSX: MFI) today announced that it has completed the previously announced sale of its poultry plant in Drummondville, Quebec, including the associated supply, to Giannone Poultry of St. Cuthbert, Quebec.
In connection with the sale, Maple...