In another significant hit to turkey processing capacity, Cargill has announced the closure of its turkey processing plant in Springdale, Arkansas, effective August 1, 2025. Despite this decision, the company reaffirmed its commitment to the turkey business and plans...
Key Insights for the Poultry Industry
The USDA’s January 2025 Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Outlook sheds light on key trends shaping the broiler, egg, and turkey sectors. From production declines to export challenges and shifting price projections, the report captures...
Egg prices have seen a sharp and sustained increase in recent months, leaving consumers wondering why a staple of many diets has become so expensive. The primary driver behind this surge is the ongoing outbreaks of avian influenza (AI),...
Simplifying optimal performance and yield for chicken legs
As demand for deboned leg meat continues to rise, ALPINE (Anatomic Leg Processor Innovative New Evolution) addresses processors' needs for increased production volumes while maximizing yield and quality. The innovative ALPINE module,...
The USDA's Poultry Outlook for September 2024 paints a challenging picture for the U.S. turkey industry. Turkey production continues to decline, with turkey eggs in incubators down 9% compared to last year. September 2024 also saw a 5% drop...
The USDA reports continued growth in broiler chicken sets and placements, signaling a likely increase in broiler chicken production for 2024 compared to 2023.
Last week, 249.031 million broiler-type eggs entered incubation, a slight weekly decline of 1.274 million but...
The USDA's recent World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report presents a positive outlook for U.S. poultry production in 2025, forecasting continued growth as the industry rebounds from recent challenges. Broiler production is expected to reach 47.5 billion...
Today, the Michigan Commission of Agriculture and Rural Development voted to approve a Food and Agriculture Investment Program (FAIP) grant to Michigan Turkey Producers Cooperative, Inc. for $75,000. These funds will assist the company with reconfiguring its current cold storage capacity,...
The shift towards cage-free housing systems in the poultry industry reflects a growing consumer demand for more humane and natural living conditions for laying hens. However, this transition brings with it a unique set of challenges, one of the...
Eggs are a staple in many diets around the world, but few people stop to consider the variety in their appearance. The color, shape, and shade of eggs are influenced by a myriad of factors, ranging from the breed...