U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has provided an update on the USDA’s aggressive five-pronged plan to combat highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), initially announced in February. The strategy, aimed at protecting the nation’s poultry industry, comes amid falling...
The 2025 Miami County Poultry royalty was recently crowned at Fricker’s Restaurant in Troy.
Store Manager Jennifer Gates sponsored the entire contest including crowns, hats, sashes, prizes and gift cards for all the participants.
Eight poultry exhibitors entered the contest. They...
Chicken exports in February 2025 decreased 4.8 percent in quantity and decreased 7.4 percent in value when compared with February 2024, according to USDA.
Chicken exports for February 2025 were as follows:
U.S. Chicken Exports in the Month of February
Quantity
Value
2024
2025
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2024
2025
Change
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United States customs officers are making more seizures of poultry products, including eggs, than fentanyl, according to an analysis of official data by The Logic.
The U.S. has reported a 36 per cent jump in people trying to bring eggs...
On the eve of their scheduled implementation, the United States postponed a 25% tariff increase on imports from Mexico and Canada. The decision followed discussions between President Donald Trump, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau....
The Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA), in conjunction with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has detected the first cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in 2025. The first case was...
In response to new trade restrictions imposed by the U.S., Canada is set to introduce tariffs on American poultry and pork starting Tuesday, with additional duties on beef expected soon. The move comes after President Trump implemented a 25%...
Packers Sanitation Services Inc. (PSSI) has officially rebranded as Fortrex, reflecting a renewed commitment to safety, integrity, and customer focus, the company announced.
The rebrand also includes Safe Foods, a division of PSSI Food Safety Solutions, which will now operate...
The 2025 Animal Agriculture Sustainability Summit will be held at the International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) in Atlanta. Organized by the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY), the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) and the Meat Institute, the...
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) today confirmed more H5N1 avian flu detections in poultry from three states, including on a second commercial broiler farm in Delaware's Kent County.
Also, officials confirmed an...