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  • Applications being accepted for the 2024 USPOULTRY Clean Water Awards
    TUCKER, Ga. — The U.S. Poultry & Egg Association is currently accepting applications for the 2024 Clean Water Awards. The awards recognize outstanding performance of wastewater treatment plants that operate at poultry and egg processing facilities. Winners will be announced at USPOULTRY’s Environmental Management Seminar to be held Sept. 19–20, at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa in Destin, Fla. “Poultry and egg companies demonstrate an ongoing commitment to being good stewards of our environment and the natural resources in which we have been entrusted,” Mikell Fries, Claxton Poultry Farms, and USPOULTRY chair, said. . . Register or Login to keep reading Thank you for your interest in accessing the complete content. To continue reading, please register for free. By registering, you'll gain full access to our valuable resources, updates, and insights. If you already have an account please Log In. The post Applications being accepted for the 2024 USPOULTRY Clean Water Awards appeared first on poultrytimes.com. ... read more
    Published on 2024-04-15By Staff Edit
  • Norfolk Southern reaches $600M settlement regarding 2023 derailment
    EAST PALESTINE, Ohio — Norfolk Southern Corp. has announced that the company has reached a $600 million settlement in regard to the 2023 train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio. The court has not yet permitted this settlement, however, if approved it will cover any class action demands within a 20-mile radius of the derailment. Also, it will cover any personal injuries of residents of who wish to participate within a 10-mile radius. In a statement, the railroad company said, “this agreement does not include or constitute any admission of liability, wrongdoing, or fault.” In March 2023, Norfolk Southern vowed. . . Register or Login to keep reading Thank you for your interest in accessing the complete content. To continue reading, please register for free. By registering, you'll gain full access to our valuable resources, updates, and insights. If you already have an account please Log In. The post Norfolk Southern reaches $600M settlement regarding 2023 derailment appeared first on poultrytimes.com. ... read more
    Published on 2024-04-15By Elizabeth Bobenhausen
  • Zaxby’s offering fried shrimp for a limited time
    ATLANTA — Chicken chain, Zaxby's®, known for its chicken fingers, wings, and sauces, is serving up Southern Fried Shrimp as a limited time offer for guests. After 30-plus years of chicken, featuring seafood on its menu is a first for the Georgia-based brand. The crispy butterflied shrimp are breaded with garlic and onion powder, seasoned with pepper and buttermilk, and fried to golden perfection, the company notes, adding that its new Southern Fried Shrimp are served with zesty Zaxtail Sauce, a blend of the brand's iconic Zax Sauce® and cocktail sauce with notes of horseradish. <h5. . . Register or Login to keep reading Thank you for your interest in accessing the complete content. To continue reading, please register for free. By registering, you'll gain full access to our valuable resources, updates, and insights. If you already have an account please Log In. The post Zaxby’s offering fried shrimp for a limited time appeared first on poultrytimes.com. ... read more
    Published on 2024-04-12By Staff Edit
  • Cooper Farms processing plants receive AA+ on annual audits
    OAKWOOD, Ohio — Cooper Farms was recently awarded an AA+ rating at both of its Van Wert Cooked Meats and St. Henry Harvesting plants in a recent food safety audit from the Brand Reputation Compliance through Global Standard (BRCGS). This is the highest possible rating attainable. Cooper Farms Director of Processing Tom Wisvari, said the company has received perfect ratings from pre-announced audits in the past, but the AA+ rating is only achievable in an unannounced audit. “This particular audit was unannounced, so we are extremely proud to know that our team members are doing things the right. . . Register or Login to keep reading Thank you for your interest in accessing the complete content. To continue reading, please register for free. By registering, you'll gain full access to our valuable resources, updates, and insights. If you already have an account please Log In. The post Cooper Farms processing plants receive AA+ on annual audits appeared first on poultrytimes.com. ... read more
    Published on 2024-04-12By Staff Edit
  • IFEEDER launches new blog
    ARLINGTON, Va. — The Institute for Feed Education and Research (IFEEDER) announces the launch of its blog, IFEEDER Fodder. For nearly 15 years, IFEEDER has been at the forefront of advancing understanding and trust in sustainable feed and pet food supply chain through research and education. The IFEEDER Fodder blog will serve as a platform for industry professionals, researchers, consumers and stakeholders to engage with timely and relevant content related to feed and pet food sustainability, research and education. “Over the past several years, IFEEDER has been leading conversations with stakeholders about the incredible work that the animal food. . . Register or Login to keep reading Thank you for your interest in accessing the complete content. To continue reading, please register for free. By registering, you'll gain full access to our valuable resources, updates, and insights. If you already have an account please Log In. The post IFEEDER launches new blog appeared first on poultrytimes.com. ... read more
    Published on 2024-04-11By Staff Edit
  • Mizzou report predicting drop in farm income
    GAINESVILLE, Ga. — The Spring 2024 Missouri Farm Income Outlook predicts that there will be a sharp drop in farm income. The report was released by the University of Missouri’s Rural and Farm Finance Policy Analysis Center (RaFF). The data for the report is gathered by using farm receipts and production expenditures. Decreasing receipts and low crop costs illustrate the approximate $800,000 drop in net farm income for 2024. Scott Brown, RaFF interim director, said, “Although decreased production expenses offer some relief, reduced livestock inventories and lower crop prices are impacting Missouri producers, leading to the projection. . . Register or Login to keep reading Thank you for your interest in accessing the complete content. To continue reading, please register for free. By registering, you'll gain full access to our valuable resources, updates, and insights. If you already have an account please Log In. The post Mizzou report predicting drop in farm income appeared first on poultrytimes.com. ... read more
    Published on 2024-04-11By Elizabeth Bobenhausen
  • Groups ask EPA to reject California zero-emission locomotive plan
    GAINESVILLE, Ga. — The National Chicken Council and 90 federal and state agriculture, transportation and infrastructure groups have written a letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to air their grievances in regard to a new proposal set by California. These organizations asked the EPA to reject the Golden’s State’s new proposal that would require trains within the state to use emission-free locomotives by 2030. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) asked the EPA to grant them these new regulations. According to a statement given by the NCC, the regulations would: 1. Require the decommission of locomotives. . . Register or Login to keep reading Thank you for your interest in accessing the complete content. To continue reading, please register for free. By registering, you'll gain full access to our valuable resources, updates, and insights. If you already have an account please Log In. The post Groups ask EPA to reject California zero-emission locomotive plan appeared first on poultrytimes.com. ... read more
    Published on 2024-04-10By Elizabeth Bobenhausen
  • A glimpse of Solar Eclipse 2024
    GAINESVILLE, Ga. — As the nation caught eclipse fever on April 8, Poultry Times captured the phenomenon at Gainesville, Ga.’s Poultry Park. And as you can see from our photo taken around our peak time of 3:04 p.m., a partial solar eclipse is still a LOT of sunlight. The eclipse crisscrossed its way across the continental United States from the southwest to the northeast. Another eclipse is expected in 2045 and is projected to stretch from northern California to Florida. The post A glimpse of Solar Eclipse 2024 appeared first on poultrytimes.com. ... read more
    Published on 2024-04-10By David Strickland
  • Tyson Ventures invites startups to apply for Tyson Demo Day 2024
    SPRINGDALE, Ark. — Tyson Ventures, the venture capital arm of Tyson Foods, announces the call for applications for the third installment of Tyson Demo Day. Tyson Demo Day 2024 aims to revolutionize the future of the Tyson Foods food supply chain by collaborating with innovative startups that foster sustainable practices, enhance transparency, create new efficiencies, and ensure the highest standards of quality across the company’s unique supply chain. “Our vision for Tyson Demo Day 2024 is to become a significant catalyst of groundbreaking supply chain technology by bringing startups together to collaborate with Tyson Foods,” said John R. Tyson, Tyson Ventures president and chief financial officer. “Together, we can reimagine, innovate and elevate the protein supply chain across every touchpoint.” Startups with innovations in logistics software, distribution, warehousing, traceability and transparency, animal welfare, cold chain management, inventory management, forecasting and predictive analytics, supplier management and sourcing technology and beyond, are encouraged to apply by the May 3, 2024, deadline. “Tyson Demo Day 2024 presents an unparalleled opportunity for startups to showcase their supply chain solutions and potentially partner with Tyson Foods to test their innovations in real market conditions,” said Brady Stewart, Tyson group president, Beef, Pork ... read more
    Published on 2024-04-09By Staff Edit
  • Inaugural ‘First Flock’ retires to 4-H center from Ga. Governor’s Mansion
    ATHENS, Ga. — Georgia’s inaugural “First Flock” has retired to the Fortson 4-H Center almost three years after they came to roost at the Georgia Governor’s Mansion in Atlanta, Ga., in 2021. Six members of the original flock traded places with 15 new hens during a ceremonial swap recently at the First Flock’s custom coop on the eastern side of the 18-acre mansion grounds. The idea for the project was hatched in 2020 when Georgia First Lady Marty Kemp expressed her desire to include agricultural education via residential hens at the mansion. A joint initiative between Georgia 4-H and Georgia FFA resulted in the construction of state-of-the-art accommodations for the selected chickens.   Free-range retirement Fortson 4-H Center, located in Hampton, Ga., is one of six 4-H facilities across the state and is home to the long-established Fortson Farm. Goats, sheep, pigs, and other chickens already call the farm home, and the retiring First Flock hens will live a life of luxury in a free-range setting under the care of 4-H center staff. Fortson 4-H Center Director Mary Melson and Environmental Education Coordinator Jordan Parker corralled the six hens into a well-appointed crate for their 40-mile journey to the 4-H ... read more
    Published on 2024-04-09By Guest Author
  • AEB presents 47th annual First Lady’s Commemorative Egg
    WASHINGTON — During the last 47 years, the American Egg Board and American farmers have presented every first lady of the United States with a commemorative egg during the annual Easter Egg Roll at the White House. First Lady Jill Biden received her commemorative egg during her fourth Easter Egg Roll with a theme of “EGGucation.” The egg, which this year is actually a series of several eggs, were created by master egg designer Carolyn Bickel of Nashville, Tenn. AEB said she designed the eggs with Dr. Biden’s initiative of education in mind. The eggs describe her desire for educating and inspiring young people. AEB added, “this year’s one-of-a-kind design celebrates the power of education, imagination, and dreams for the future.” The eggs that are given to first ladies are real eggs. This year’s presentation includes two large eggs and a few smaller eggs. The eggs can tell a story of what the first lady is passionate about. AEB said, “the painted design depicts a spring afternoon underneath the cherry blossoms, where a young girl dreams of all she can be when she grows up, such as an egg farmer, a teacher or president of the United States. An opening ... read more
    Published on 2024-04-08By Elizabeth Bobenhausen
  • Auburn researcher aims to help prevent, control avian influenza
    AUBURN, Ala. — Since 2022, avian flu — a rapidly circulating Influenza Type A virus — has affected more than 81 million poultry, as well as the industries that depend on them. In Alabama alone, poultry generates more than 80,000 jobs and $15 billion in revenue. In the past two years, a disease-causing strain of avian flu, known as H5N1, has impacted 1,046 flocks across the United States. Miria Criado, an assistant professor in Auburn’s College of Veterinary Medicine, is tackling this timely topic by investigating how these influenza viruses evolve and examining approaches to reducing their deadly impact on poultry. “This work is focused on understanding how avian influenza circulates between species, how the virus evolves to continue circulating and how the bird’s immune system responds to the virus,” Criado said. “We are especially interested in how we can use some currently available tools or vaccines to help control these outbreaks.” To advance this avian flu research, Criado received a grant from the USDA U.S. National Poultry Research Center for approximately $644,000 per year. This non-assistance cooperative agreement, which is a renewable grant for up to four years and $2.5 million, is a collaboration between the USDA ... read more
    Published on 2024-04-08By Rachel Danford
  • HPAI virus in U.S. West jumps to cattle and at least 1 human worker
    ITHACA, N.Y. — Scientists are looking into how the highly pathogenic avian influenza virus has made the species jump from traditional birds to other species, primarily the reports recently of the virus infecting dairy cattle in some western U.S. states, and at least one human worker in Texas. Researchers at Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine Animal Health Diagnostic Center, as well as other diagnostic laboratories, are taking a close look at the virus and note that its sequencing may provide some understanding on how the virus can jump to another species and give insight to prevent future infections. “When there is spillover of HPAI to a new species, especially to mammals, it is always concerning, as the virus may adapt and gain the ability to transmit between animals,” Dr. Diego Diel, associate professor of virology and director of the Virology Laboratory at Cornell’s AHDC, said. In the past two years, the HPAI virus has led to the death of millions of commercial poultry, wild birds and animals that have fed on the carcasses of the dead wild birds. But the presence of the virus in ruminants is new. “The cows in Texas weren’t producing as much milk, and ... read more
    Published on 2024-04-05By David Strickland
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    Published on 2024-04-05By Rachel Danford
  • Capital Area Food Bank receives donation of 64,000 eggs
    WASHINGTON — The American Egg Board, Puglisi Egg Farms and HATCH for Hunger contributed 64,000 eggs and two sizable, refrigerated coolers to the Capital Area Food Bank in Washington D.C., which was announced during the White House Easter festivities on April 1. President Biden’s senior advisor and director of the office of intergovernmental affairs, Tom Perez, also partook in the charity event. American egg farmers donated eggs through Puglisi Egg Farms located in Howell, N.J. “America’s egg farmers, and really every farmer or person who produces food, strive to be a good neighbor, community member and business owner,” John Puglisi, president of Puglisi Egg Farms, said. “We want to help those in need in our local communities. We’re proud to provide high-quality, nourishing eggs to food banks in our communities including the Capital Area Food Bank.” “Households with kids are 60 percent more likely to be affected by food insecurity than households without kids,” Emily Lauer-Bader, director of corporate partnerships with Capital Area Food Bank, said. “Families need nourishing food, and many are struggling to access versatile, high-quality protein. Eggs are often one of the products most in demand. We are grateful to America’s egg farmers, Puglisi Egg Farms ... read more
    Published on 2024-04-05By Elizabeth Bobenhausen